For The B E 8 T PLACES To TRADE Read The ADVERTISEMENTS In The COURIER! ?l be Haxboro Courier ESTABLISHED 1881. PERSON COUNTY'S OLDEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER. UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP FOR 50 YEARS. For A HIGH PRICE Brine Your TOBACCO To The R O X B O R O TOBACCO MARKET! J. W. NOELL, EDITOR HOME FIRST, ABROAD NEXT $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. VOL. LII. (Monday and Thursday) ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1935 (County Correspondents Solicited) NUMBER 83 Duke Alumni Holds Annual Dinner Al Community House ? Dr. John Shields Delivers The Principal Address. Musical k And Movie Program Is Given. Mr. J. A. Long Speaks The Person County Chapter of the Duke alumni association met at the Community House Tuesday evening at 6:30 for the annual Duke Dinner. Dr. Robert Long, the president, presided. The alumni, alumnae and their guests were introduced by Mrs. Robah Bay nes. A very lovely musical program was rendered by Miss Honeycutt, Miss Elizabeth Aldridge and Mr. Al Hen derson of Durham. Mr. S. P. Nicks, Jr., introduced the speaker, Dr. Shields, who in his in teresting way told the Alumni and Mumnae what their Alma Mater ex pected of them. Mr. Charlie Dukes, who accompan ied Dr. Shields, showed a one reel movie picturing the student activities of Duke for the past year ? especially beautiful were the colorful scenes of the May Day celebration. At the conclusion of the movie, Mr. J. A. Long, a member of the Board 'of Trustees of Duke University, was called on for a short talk. He gave a brief account of the dinner given in honor of Dr. Few's twenty-flve years ? >f service to the University. The officers elected for the com ing year were: President: Thomas Gentry; vice-president, L. T. Heffner; secretary, Mrs. Robah Baynes; Alum nae Council Representative, Mrs. R. H. Shelton. A delicious menu course dinner was served to the following guests: Dr. ,Shi?ldst Miss ^Elizabeth Aldridge, Miss Honeycutt, " Mr. Al Henderson, Mr. Charlie Dukes, Dr. Robert Long, Mr. Alden Rogers, Miss Pat Slaughter, Miss Nellie Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Cheek, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Long, Mr. Bradsher Gentry, Miss Nell id wards, Miss Evelyn Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Shelton, Mr. E. B. Craven, Jr., Mrs. Norma Whitfield, Mr. Thomas Gentry, Miss Minnie McGregor, Mr. and Mrs .J. A. Long, Miss Alma Moore, Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Nichols, Mr. S. F. Nicks, Jr., Mr. S. F. Nicks, Sr, Mrs. Beth B. Pridgen, Mr. L. T. Heffner, Mr. J. S. Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Long, Jr., and Mrs. Robah Baynes. n Marauders Flood Central School Monday Night Prowlers Break Into Boiler Room, Fill Boiler With Water Causing Flood In The Building Unknown prowlers broke into the boiler room at Central Grammar School some time Monday night, turned the water into the boiler, which caused ,the radiators in the building to fill and overflow into the rooms. ^ Water in the rooms on the second A floor seeped through into those below W and caused considerable damage to ceiling, flooring and a great amount of damage to books in the various classrooms and in the office. principal G. C. Davidson estimated that the damage would run into the hundreds of dollars. He stated in an interview yesterday that he would be glad to reward anyone furnishing in formation leading to the apprehen sion of the culprits who did the dam age. o Loses Coat, Gloves; Searches Train For Prowling Thieves Mr. I. H. Terry, telegraph operator for the Roxboro branch of the Nor folk and Western Railroad, had his top-coat and gloves stolen from his car parked at the station. It was thought that the thieves probably "ho boed" their way away from Roxboro on the north-bound train later in the day. Information was received that led officials here to believe that the thugs had boarded a- south-bound train north of here in a similar manner. Hie train was stopped and searched but no trace of the men was found. So, Mr. Terry Is still minus his over coat and gloves. Hertford Regrets To Lose Reverend B. P. Robinson It is with deep regret that we bid farewell to the Rev. B. P. Rob inson, who for the past four years has lived in our midst as pastor of the Hertford Methodist Church, and who left this week to assume his new charge at Roxboro. During his four-year stay in Hertford Mr. Robinson identified himself with the life of the com munity as few men are able to do. Not only was he held in high regard by the members of his own church, but the people of the whole community looked upon him as a friend, as a man of friendly sympathy and human understanding. He was one of us. As such we regret his loss. (The above is an excerpt from a Hertford paper and shows the high esteem the people of that city had for Rev. B. P. Robinson, who has begun an active ministry here at Long Memorial. ? Ed.) Roxboro Schools Contribute $57.32 To Red Cross Fund Complete Returns Show High est School Collection of $17 Report One Hundred Per Cent Membership In Educational Association Roxboro Township Schools report ! that $57.32 have been contributed by | them to the Red Cross Fund Drive which has just been closed. The high est contribution made by any school ; was one of $17.00. A list, with the amounts contribut ed, follow: East Roxboro, $1.40; Long hurst, $4.66; Ca-Vel, $5.65; Central Grammar, $13.00; Roxboro High School, $15.61; Person County Train ing School, $17.00. Mr. G. C. Davidson, Superintend ent of Roxboro Township Schools, re ports that schools within the district have one hundred per cent member ship in the North Carolina Educa tional Association. This includes East Roxboro, Ca-Vel, Central Grammar, | Longhurst and Rloxboro High Schools and means that each teacher is en rolled as a member in the association. _o ? Moves Into New Main Street Apartments Mr. Stuart H. Sherman and family hav? moved into tihe new dupleoc apartment house erected on the cor ner of Main and Oak streets by Mr. ' Preston Satterfield. Mr. Sherman, who is connected with John Watt's and j Sons Company, has been making his home in Oxford, N. C. We are happy to extend the glad hand of fellow ship to him and his family. Mr. Harry Ralff and family have moved into the other apartment. Mr. Raiff has been making his home on Lamar Street for sometime. As he lived in the North Main street sec tion of town before moving up on Lamar, he no doubt feels that he is getting back home. LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS We are glad to have the privilege of publishing the letters from our young friends addressed to Santa Claus, and we trust Old Santa will bring each one of them juejt Jthe things asked for. We regret it is impossible for us to publish them all under one heading, but the truth is, the little j folks have so crowded our columns , that we had to publish some on one page, and some on another. However, your letter is in this issue, and you will find it somewhere. o HAS TONSILS REMOVED Mr. Stewart Ford underwent an op eration at McPherson's Hospital Fri day for the removal of his tonsils. At this time he is able to be back at his regular duties as Resident Man ager of the local branch of Crtl'ns and Aikman, Inc. o BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Bradsher are receiving congratulations on the birth of an 8 1-4 pound baby boy, J. D., Jr. The child was born at their home on Lamar street at 10:30 Wednesday night NEW PASTOR Rev. B. P. Robinson, newly ap pointed pastor at Long Memorial Methodist Church. Rev. Mr. Robinson assumed his duties on last Sunday. Junior Woman's Club Carnival-To Be Held On December 21 st Date Changed From December 20th Doors Will Be Open At 7:00 P. M. The Junior woman's Carnival, ori ginally scheduled for December 20, will be held on December 21. The doors of the Walker building on Main street where the carnival will be held will be open at 7:00 P. M. and will be open all evening. Much fun has been planned with side shows, beautiful booths, bingo table, etc, being the main attractions. The public is cordially invited to attend this carnival. o Santa Claus Coming To Roxboro The 20th Children All Agog Over Seeing Santa Claus When He Arrives Old Santa Claus is coming, and he is coming in an airplane. He will land a few miles south-west of town, as the government has not been kir.d enough to build us a landi-i/ field After reaching town on Friday, Dec. 2Cth, he will visit with the merchants and will be glad to meet ev.;ry little boy and girl in the County. While in Roxboro he will visit the following places and is expecting to greet you at one, or all of them: Carl Winstead Grocery, Goodfriends, Roxboro Drug Company, Palace Theatre, Peedwell Cafe, Piedmont Furniture Company, Hambrick, Austin & Thomas, Leggett's Department Store, Carolina Power & Light Company, Harris & Burns, Long, Bradsher & Company, Stewart Motor Company, Oakley Service Station. City Servace Station n .... KILLS TWO NICE HOGS Mr. Jim Roberson of Jalong, N. C. killed two nice hogs Tuesday. One of them weighed 648 pounds, while there was said to be about five or ten ? pounds difference between the first and second hog. It doesn't look as though Mr. Roberson will suffer for lack of meat this winter. He says to consult him as to how to raise good hogs, as these two were about thir teen months old. ? o TO SPEND XMAS HERE Mrs. Ann B. Harriman, of Charles ton, S. C., arrived Tuesday and will spend the Christmas holidays here visiting "her daughter, Mrs. Hugh A. Sawyer. 9 MR. WINSTEAD IMPROVING The friends of Mr. J .J. Winstead will be glad to hear that his condi tion is somewhat improved. While still very ill his general condition was re pored as being better and it is hoped he will steadily improve. o ? BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Born to Mr. and Mrs. Preston Sat terfleld a baby gkJL The. nhllrf wa* born at 5 A. M. today at their home on South Main street. ? o Deaths from careless hunters oc cur every year but the victims are | never sane. Fred Gentry Injured When Struck by Auto Wednesday A. M. Allensville Youth Rushed To Watts Hospital After Being Struck By Auto As He Was Leaving Place Of Work Mr. Fred Gentry, 20, son of Mrs. Ed Gentry of the Allensville commun ity, was injured early Wednesday morning when he was struck by an automobile said to have been driven by Claud Currin. He sustained a broken arm at the elbow, a fractured vertebra in his back, and numerous cuts and lacerations. It is said that Gentry was struck and knocked down but that the car did not pass over his body. It hap pened as he was leaving the plant of Collins and Aikman at about 7:15 A. M. Wednesday morning after work ing the night shift. He had left the mill and was crossing the highway in front of the building in order to get to the parking ground on the oth er side. Currin, who also worked on the night shift, had gone down the highway, gotten in his car, and was headed south. Those who witnessed the accident said that apparently the ? driver of the car did not see Gentry, nor did Gentry see the car, He was dragged a considerable distance. Thfose nearby rushed him to the mill clinic and from there he was taken to Watts hospital in Durham. Though he is injured severely, it is not thought that his injuries are as serious as first reported. Latest re ports from his bedside say that he is resting as well as could be expected. o Coach Entertains His Football Team Wtih Dinner Friday Night L. T. Heffner, Athletic Director At Roxboro High, Enter tains With Dinner At Hotel Roxboro Eighteen members of the Roxboro High football squad and several in vited guests were entertained by Mr. L. T. Heffner with a dinner at Hotel Roxboro Friday night at 7 :30. The management of the hotel served a de licious three-course meal, after which Mr. G. C. Davidson, school principal, introduced the speaker of the even ing, Mr. W. D. Merritt. Mr. Merritt congratulated the boys on having had such a successful sea son, one in which they played four teen games, winning eight, tying two and losing four. Mr. Merritt, in his usual charming style, spoke of many things in connection with the life of a boy in school and football players in particular. After his interesting address co captains were elected for next year. They were Matt Long, Jr., hall-back and John Owen Moore, guard. Remarking that "Here's something we want to give you" Bobby Stephens, regular end on the football team, pre sented the coach a very nice gift on behalf of himself and teammates. N i Post Office Site Is Being Surveyed The post-offlce site which was se i lected recently is being surveyed, cor I ners placed, and other matters per 1 taining to the site are being gone j over, and it is expected that very j soon bids will be asked for the build ing. Of course, this site does not please , every one, in fact such a site could j not have been found, but on the whole I it is being accepted gracefully, for we I have been wanting this propositions [ to fall out over its location. The Christmas Policy A life insurance policy delivered on Christmas morning is an appropriate and seasonable gift of love. It is a gift in the highest sense of the word, because it is a product of the labors of the donor presented to the recip ient. as a pledge of the donor's pro tection. It is a gift that is as lasting as the spirit by which It was prompt ed- The -annual premium depoisit is a ?periodic renewal of the pledge, it is a gift that increases in value, both sentimental and intrinsic, with the p&ssng years. See Us Today. ? THOMPSON INSURANCE AGENCY E. O. Thompson W. Q. James IT'S JUST NO USE Time and time again we have noti fied correspondents that it was use less to send in communications unless they were signed. Again we have con signed to the waste basket an article telling of a wedding which took place recently. Now, doubtless this was all right and should be< published, but there was no signature to the article, and having been in hot water once before by telling of a wedding ? which never occurred, and which was sent in, but not signed, we will never, no NEVER, do it again. Also, we wish to state that we are more than glad to publish letters from the children to Santa Claus, but when they come in with numerous wise cracks about some of the young men and ladies of the neighborhood well, we think best to leave them out, and if your letter was one of them you will know why it is not ap pearing. We like to accommodate the children, but we will not be a party to stirring up strife and hard feel ings over wise cracks. o Aged Woman Dies After Long Period Of III Health ? ? ? ? ? Mrs. Martha Dunn Passes At Home Of Daughter In Provi dence Community. Funeral Held Wednesday Afternoon ?? ? ? Mrs. Martha Dunn, 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George T. Robinson, in the Providence com munity Tuesday morning at 6:00 o' clock. Mrs. Dunn had been in ill j health for several years, having been Incapacitated for more than a year During the past two months she had been confined to her room, since which time she failed rapidly until her death occurred on Tuesday. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Robin- 1 son, Mrs. Dunn leaves to mourn her passing one sister, Mrs. Rosa Reaves of Jalong, N. C., and two brothers, Messrs. Jim and Tommy Dunn, both of Jalong. Funeral 'services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 P. M from the home of Mr. George T. Rob- 1 inson. Rev. J. C. McGregor, pastor of the Providence Baptist Church, was i in charge of the services. Mrs. Rob inson had been a member of this church for a great many years. Immediately following the services; Mrs. Dunn was interred in the Dunn family cemetery. Frank Whitfield Entertains With Oyster Roa s t Mr. Prank Whitfield entertained about two hundred and fifty of his friends with an oyster roast at his store at Bushy Pork on Tuesday even ing at 6:30. All gathered around and ate oysters to their heart's content. Prank, in his usual genial manner, presided over the gathering and saw to It that each one of his guests had their wishes amply filled. o FOUR DURHAM NEGROES ARE CAUGHT AT STILL Roxboro, Dec. 9 ? Pour Durham I county Negroes, Victor Suitt, Ira Suitt, Willie Park and John Horton, were captured about 1 o'clock this af ternoon when Sheriff M. T. Clayton and Deputies A. L. Watson and Bob Whitt raided a big steam distillery in southeast Person County. The quartet was chairged with manufacturing whiskey and will be given a hearing in recorder's court Tuesday. Two other men at the still, which was In operation at the time of the raid, escaped. They are expected to be apprehended. Approximately 20 gallons of whiskey was confiscated. o We Sell Fire, Auto, And All Kinds Of Insurance We have paid out $1800.00 recently to policy holders for automobile ac cidents, and for other accidents and sickness several hundred dollars. We are paying fire claims, too. You might be next; so be prepared. KNIGHTS INSURANCE AGENCY. UNDERGOES0 OPERATION Mrs. Anna Bradsher underwent an operation at Watts hospital Monday At this writing she Is reported to I be improving. Christmas Cantata At Baptist Church Next Sunday Night The Coming Of Christ, A Can tata By Ira B. Wilson, To Be Presented By Church Choir The Coming Of The Christ, A Christmas Cantata by Ira B. Wilson, will be given by the First Baptist Church Choir Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock, under the direction of Mrs. Victor Satterfleld, Choir Director, with Mrs. Wallace Woods Accompan ist. This is a beautiful Cantata, well arranged and brings the Bible story in a most attractive way. The reputation this choir has for presenting musical programs will be sufficient to attract a large congrega tion for the Sunday night program. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Program Hear Ye! (Choir, Tenor Solo, and Men's Chorus. Mr. Chas. Wade Soloist. Waiting. (Women's two-part Chorus and Contralto Solo) Thou Shalt See Him (Soprano and Bass Duet) Mrs. Victor Sat terfleld and J. W. Montague, Jr. The Holy Night. (Choir) The Shepherds' _ (Men's two part Chorus )-%^.'* Good Tidings. (Soprafl8$j4jjte and the Choir, Mrs. Car^jaradsher) Interlude. Babe of Bethlehem.