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IT 3 . THE NEWS-RECORD-, Hi papr that telU what the paopla in tha country as wall thota in town 'arc doing. VWMMMOMaBOiBaaB&aMaaawaamnaBUD - ' ' - ..... 1 n . i W-'i' wEggg-'--an ,,,,MM1 LAillQ) THE ESTABLISHED NEWSPAPER OF MADISON COUNTY MADISON COUNTY RECOH3 Established June 28, 1901, FRENCH BROAD NEWS Established May 16, 1907. Consolidated Nor. 2, 1911" i vol. xxix MARSHALL SENIOR CLASS PLAY A HOWLING SUCCESS FRIDAY MARSHALL, N.' C.TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1930 Large Crowd Witnesses Stellar Playing By Local Amateur ' mmmtmmmam The Senior class play given at the Marshall school building Friday eve ning, April 4th, showed what real tal ent the Marshall school has among its students. The weather fortunately was favorable and the lower floor of the auditorium was largely filled with an appreciative audience. The cur tain was drawn promptly at eight o'clock and the play lasted for about two hours, holding the rapt attention of the audience throughout. The beautiful stage furnishings were sup plied through the courtesy of the 0. C. ' Rector Hardware Company. The acting, animation, enunciation, an composure of the characters re flected great credit upon thenroelves as well, as the directors, showing that each character was well fitted for his or her part in the play. Taking the cast in the order printed on the pro-l gram, one of the best acted roles was that of Carl Bryan, representing Mr. Sims, a farmer, whose daughter, Sally Sims, wished to go to college despite her father's, poverty. This daughter, Sally, part played by Miss Frances Tweed, was one. of the stars of the play. Beautiful, sweet and attractive both before and after entering col lege, she proved herself innocent and worthy of her suitor, despite false accusations of dishonesty. John W. McDevitt, quite a sport, vailing him self a hobo, acted wile his part, hold ing his face straight when there "were -fimita- " "?( ,vtdntly hard S do. . The role jbTTiu iA r W.i ;a naiiMi. acted by Miss Merle Sams, was well "Now, boys," said the teacher, "I want each of you to write me a com position on the subject, "What I Would Do If I Had Fifty Thousand Dollars." ' One youth sat idle until the papers rarer called for, when he sent in a blank sheet "What does this mean?" demanded the teacher sternly. "Where is your composition? "That it," said the boy. That's what I'd do-if I had fifty thousand dollars." f COMMISSIONERS MEET RESOLUTIONS RELATIVE TO THE LATE T. A. SILVER done, Miss Sams looking better as a stage actress even than usual, and that is . going some. " Miss Wanda Roberts, as "Fritzy," and Miss Lu cille Farmer as "Bess," although not having prominent parts, did them selves proud in that they did them well. To say that one character was bet ter than any of the others, would hardly 'give' justice to the others, as each was almost equally good in his or her -role, but if we were compelled to mention one character as excelling in the play, it would be hard for us to say that it wasn't Bob Hinkle, who distinguished himself as a real stage actor in the part of Adolpbus. It would be bard for anyone to play Tiis par better than he did. Professor,1 Crockett, the part taken by Xlyod Robinson, though rather young looking for; a college profesor, "was quite . dignfled; and proved himself , a good actor. Miss Faye Wallin, as Miss Weaver, acquit ted r herself most creditably ' a s a jt r of ; ; Blake University. Warren Ramsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee' Ramsey,' taking the part of Mar vin Marshall in the play, was quite popular with the young ladies, and succeeded in "winning Miss Patricia, although at first in love with Sally Sims. . Cousin Susie Johnson, and Johnnie Johnson, parts taken by Miss Alma .Rector and Joe Eada, respect ively, intended to be ridiculous, did not fail, to succeed in"; their "under- ; 'taking, ' ' - J -M. c . '- ijleme talent plays, if . at all well ' lone, are always enjoyable. . Mar shall is. bow pretty well equipped "witS it spacious auditorium, cur tained and well lighted stage,' and -such - promising talent, and -ita dti 'gen should have th privilege of wit nessing as often as possible : ich plays as that Friday night, 'directed Iby Miss Selyn McDevitt and Profes sor D. H, Ttobinsmg, -11 ' PARKER SENATE VOTE THIS. VEEIt The Madison County Board 0f Commissioners met in regular session Monday, all three members of - the Board being present Messrs. John F. Amnions, G. L.' McKinney, and C. J. Wild. While it was a very busy day, nothing out of the ordinaryroutine of business was transacted Monday except that the Board drew up the following resolutions relative to the late T. A. Silver. RESOLUTIONS REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, HELD expected from one side or the other "whether they do or whether they don't". WHITE ROCK SCHOOL MATTER UP MONDAY Many Citisens of Whit Rock Section ia Marshall Monday IN COURT HOUSE AT MARSHALL, NORTH CAROLINA, APRIL 7, V PreienJ at said meeting; C ST.; Wild, cinnn:li.-r.,Anraoni ana u. i McKinney, members, being the full Board. . '; The following resolutions were of fered and unanimously adopted: . WHEREAS, since the last meeting of the Board of Commissioners, T. A. Silver, a Member of this;' Board, died on the 11th day of March, 1930. BE IT NOW THEREFORE RE SOLVED by this Board that we shall greatly miss Mr. Silver : as an of ficial, citizen of the County, neigh bor and friend. Mr. Silver proved himself to be a 'very efficient and conscientious official, and while he Stood for strict economy, he also stood for and voted, as a Member of this Board, for a liberal policy for the upbuilding of; the County, and es pecially for better roads, and for the improvement of the public acholol system. He has always moved to go to the limit and beyond to help offi cially the poor and those in distress, and if he made any error as an offi cial of Madison County in spending the County's money, it was on the side of mercy in helping the unfor tunate. Mr. : Silver's name appears on the records of Madison County as a member of the Board of Commiss ioners that ; first - bonded Madison County for a better system of public road?, when "' he was Commissioner fifteen-or twenty years ago. We gratefully pay this humble tri bute of - our respect to our' former fellow-member of the Board of Com missioners, friend and neighbor. 1 BE IT FURTHER.: RESOLVED that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, and that a copy be fur nished each to the -widow of Mr. Sil ver,' and the newspapers - published in Madison County . ; i;i .:' " Signed:- . .' 4 O'Jn !' Cv J..' WILD,' Chairman; -rw j,y r. gammons: A w;T;.; :,' Attest ' " 'Vy J i''!' J. WILL' ROBERTS, Clerk. t ": Proposed Road Projects Quite a number of the patrons of White Rock school district were in Marshall Monday before the board of commissioners relstive to the validity of the recent election.lt seems that at the first election held some time ago, the matter was voted down and later a part of the district was cut off and another election held re March, which election was carried by a good ma jority. The last election was declared valid by the board of commissioners. FRISBH SHOW MAKES GOOD E C O N D APPEARANCE A T SPRING CREEK GREETED BY LARGE AUDIENCE ing service at the Baptist church will not b held Wednesday evening, so as to enable its attendants to be present at the Presbyterian church. GOVERNORS MEET IN ASHEVILLE Economic Naads of Southeast To Ba Studied ZBOO Four Paget This hue REAL FIRE IN MARSHALL DOES DAMAGE MONDAY NIGHT DATE OF MEETING APRIL 26 Ben Frisby, Marshall's magician and ventriloquist, had quite an en thusiastic audience last Friday eve ning at the Spring Creek school where he gave his second performance the first not being many weeks previous. The weather was inclement at his first performance, resulting in a small crowd, but the fact that he was greet ed y"'nt1r T large audieneo-Fridarl is proof that he fives a performance that pleases the people." ' " FRENCH BROAD PRESBYTERY IN MARSHALL Two-Day Souion This Week Beginning Wednesday According to a report in The Asheville Citizen Sunday, the gover nors of seven states are called to1saia meet in Aahpvillo Anril 9 tn I am " - - - - - J' - tl I' UILUOO some of the economic needs 0f the southeast. Among the problems to be discussed ft the matter of over production and unemployment in the textile industry, and relief from the federal government in thp foreclo sures of mortgages on farm land by farm land banks. The governors in- '.vited are those of Virginia. South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Tennesese, to meet with the gov ernor 0f North Carolina in an effort to solve the above protblems and others that may come up. Let us hope that some solution of the prob lem ; may be found. perior Court of Madison County, Mr. J. Hubert Davis, at Marshall. This April 5, 1930. Her father and sister are anxious for her to return home. tf. Dean of women: "Did you read the letter I sent you?" . The shipped Soph: "Yes'm. I read it inside and outside. On the inside it said, 'You are requested to leave college,' and on the outside it Return in five days,' so here FUNERAL OF J. M. RAMSEY, SR. LARGE CROWD; FINE SERVICE; BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS Quite a large number of friends end relatives gathered at the home of t'm late J. M. Ramsey, Sr., of Wal nut at ten o'clock last tribute 0f re spect and honor. The service was con ducted from the door where those inside the house as well as the large crowd on the lawn in front could hear. Rev. James L. Hyde, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Wal nut, of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the services. ! He called upon Dr. W. E. Finley of I White Rock to read the Scripture, i followed bv a oraver bv Dr. J. T. M. ted in the election Saturday in which Knox, of Marshall. Rev.' Mr; Hyde tn town chose its chief of police, then read as follows: Mr. J. M. Ramsey, one of the oldest and best known residents of REDMON ELECTED QHEFJ9F POLICE : Considerable interest was manifes- Thja registrars and judges of election were Messrs . Lea Brvon. A.. R M. n.si rrocery.rfock was not morning until six in tha evenin the a. on n.iv.b w,,.r7T'!OTe"T.- ; . .7 ...... 7f, .?-. y.V;wr'r- ' null.." jjji" wisfvoiers. wnen tne Dauots were Mr. Ramsey' wb fcoii December counted the result showed as follows: 5th. 18flw'10n August 15th. 1872. Exoected ' Todav The, commissioners . are expected today to dispose of the road matter recently proposed to the county com- ! misaioT.ers bv J. G. Stikeleather rel. . According to the paper Sunday, it j ative to applying. money loaned the is thought that the matter of the State.. 4y: the County j in Improving U. S. Senate confirming as Justice of; certain road projects in Madison the Superior , Court Judge John J. County especialy ihose leading to Parker of Charlotte, will be taken up: Greeneville, Tenn and Erwin, Tenn., this week." Judge Parker has been through Littla Laurel and Shelton opposed for this position by organis- Laurel. This is on of the most vex ed labor, but as no 0ther charge has been brought -against him, his con- f rn--'---i is eypectel. Vorer, it acious problems with which the com missioners have had to deal in some ; tine, sn.1 f'f'r ?-f '-n i.n rrat- The spring meeting of the Presby tery of French Broad is scheduled to convene; in Marshall Wednesday, A pril 9th, beginning at seven-thirty P. M., and continue through Thursday. The Wednesday session will be held at the Presbyterian ehurch, to which everybody - is invited. Beginning Thursday morning, the congregation will divide, the women meeting at the Presbyterian church and the men st the . Baptist church. . The follow ing program has been arranged: 7:80 P; M. Opening Exercises V Sermon by , the retiring Mod . erator, Rev.' L, A. Zimmerman. Lord's Supper: Bread, Dr. H S. Rsndoldh. . Wine, Dr. Wil- ' liam H. Orr. -: ; Constituting Prayer ' Roll Call . ; : Election of Moderator and Tem 1 porary Clerk .. ' Report of Committee on Ar- .rangements.';.'4:'y'jV;;: Adjournment Thursday 'J..; 8:80 A; M. Devotional - Exercises, ' Rev. ,U A.: Zimmerman. ' ' ' . RoU Can a i - i Reading of Minutes Appointment it Temporary ";. Committees V ; ' . - 3ills and Overtures --t--Minutes of Sessions 2'i 1 Resolutlon"ry 1 j53 9:15 A. M. Old business; . Over- 10:15 A. M. National Missions- Rev, James U.fiyde, Chairman 11:00 A. M.-Chrirtian Education Rev.f V C Detty.' Chairman Miss Steer, Regional Director Mr. P.' E.' Green, Field Repre- sentative - 12:00 M. Luneh- 1 :00 P. M. Foreign MissionsRev. 'J. T.'M. Knox, Ph. D., Chairman 1:80 P. M. Pensions Rev, W. E. Finley, Chairman 2:00 P. M. Election of Commis , . sioners to General Assembly - . Place of Fall Meeting Reports Of Temporary Com v mittees ,-' -,'.- T-eudlrg of I.Iinutes 1 - Grover C. Redmon.., R. N. Ramsey Jonah G. Rector T. Hubert Worley Jerry Ramsey As the high man was to be declared the chief of police, Mr. Grover Red mon came out Monday morning wear ing the badge and assuming the duties of this important office. WALNUT SCHOOL (MES SEVEN DIPLOMAS DELIVERED. NEXT YEAR TEACHERS The final exercises of the Walnut High school took place Friday even ing, April 4th, at 8 P. M. The ad dress Was delivered by Mr. A. J. Hut- chins, superintendent of the school at Canton, which address was said to be good. , .The graduating class consist ed of seven in number all girls Misses ' Winona Allen, . Margaret Leake, Iva Buckner, Marguerite Wal lin, Odessa Henderson, Wilms Davis, and Sally Kate Chandler. The mas cot was the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Shugart. The diplomas were delivered by Superintendent C. , M. Blankenship. The class day exercises were deliver ed Thursday evening the third. Teach ers elected for next year, are as fol lows jf or the high school Miss Anna Hyde, Mrs. 'R. H. McClure; teacher of mathematics open. Other teach ers are: 7th grade William Dockery; 6th grade Miss Mamie Whitestdes; 6th vgradeMisS. Jennie Lee Chsnd. ler ;' 4th grade open ! 8rd grade Miss Dorothy Roberts; 2nd grades- open: and .1st grade Mrs.. Minnie Davis, and Mrs, Salena Fisher. . jyiijiUU-" 174 he -was married to Miss Catherine 37 1 Sjnith, who has been his help-meet 77 1 all these years, and who survives 42 him. In his early life as a farm- ni - - - 01 1 er. Mr. Kamsev was a leader a- morig his neighbors in a progress ive method and in the use of mod ern farming implements. Then he turned his attention to store keeping, and was a merchant and postmaster for thirty-five years. At the age of thirty-five he u nited with the Methodist Church upon profession of faith, and some twenty years later, March 3, 1905, he transferred his membership to the Methodist Church. He was elected -to the Eldership and held this office until his death. For twenty-one years he served as Superintendent of the Union Sunday School in the Methodist Church; - and for eleven years as Superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday School, thirty-two years in alL He was s member of the Ma sonic Fraternity. Besides his widow, he is survived by four sons and one daughter,. S. A. Ramsey, merchant, of Walnut; R. R. Ramsey, Sheriff of Madison County; J. C. Ramsey,- Attorney, of Marshall; E. M, Ramsey, merchant, of Walnut; and Mr. A. R. Baylor, of West Asheville." - Two married daughters, ' Mrs. S. W. McClure, and Mrs. R. V. Ramsey, have long preceded him. Several favorite" selections were sung during the service. Rev. Mr. Hyde, after some very fitting re marks, called upon two to speak, who had . known the deceased for many years. Rev. John H." Ballard, prom inent citiien of , Walnut, spoke' very feelingly of his departed friend, there being only jone day's difference in the age of this deceased and that of Rev, ; Mr. Ballard, v ; Rev. B. : E Guthrie, also s well known minister and Citizen of Walnut,' was then call ed upon to speak. - Much of Mr. Guthrie's life has been spent .in the home of the deceased, and his tribute was beautiful and ell expressed. The closing prayer was made by Rev.i . Wesley M. Hyde; father of the offici-i ating minister, who, though in about! I his eightieth year, sang a beautiful tenor. .- ...,.:...,.. 4 After an . opportunity for fhote Dr. Sams' Office 'And rwher s More Consid erably Damaged ' By Water Marshall's second excitement front the fire alarm within thirty hours of each other occurred Monday night ; about eleven o'clock- when fire waa discovered in the building occupied by Mr. Z. V. Fisher & Son, grocery men, and the offices of Dr. W.. A. . Slams above. The fire alarm t wa turned in and many of MarshaB's citizens rushed to the scene, some , half -clad, and others 'more or lesjJ0. ' Most people were asleep, but for tunately for the property owners the fire waa discovered hpf nrn it. huff gotten any appreciable headway. Be fore the fire company arrived one or" two young men had tried to ex--tinguish the fire with tubs of water,. and soon after the fire fighting ap"" paratus was turned on, the fire was : extinguished but not until consider able damage had" been done to Dr. Sams' office equipment, to the stock' ui id wiessrs. r inner, ana 10 tne -building, which belonged to and ad joined the Citizens Bank. No insur ance was carried by Dr. Sams on his equipment; neither was there any in-' surance on the grocery stock. How-', ever, damage to the building will be covered by insurance carried by the Citizens Bank. Dr. Sams roughly -estimated his damage at around four or five hundred dollars, . while the ft is believed that the fire originat ed between the ceiling of the Fisher IMM'jMrtU tlnnr nT Ilr.7 Sams'; r-r ficfe, due to faulty electric wiring. The people of the community sym- nor n iva untn - i ' : wmh . m a s-s. jm (mviuav mini ' UAUIIT OIIU - bllO - - Messrs. Fisher in their loss. - ' BOARD EDIICATI01V DrADfAMITPn r iiLiUiumiiivrj - . BUSY DAYFOr" MEMBERS OF THE BOARD "' r, - 1; tflZ The Board 0f Education of Madi son County .met in regular session Monday morning, all the members of the Board being present One of the fi.rst steps taken by the Board was to go into executive session for reorganization. It was first 'moved that .Mr. Lee Ramsey be made chair man, and later that Mr. Jasper Ebbs- be elected chairman, the final result being that Mr. Jasper Ebbs was e lected chairman of the Board for a. period of one year. , , The chairman and Superintendent . Blankenship were authorised to go . to Raleigh with reference to securing: funds for the White Rock school . It was also ordered that the Ga briel's Creek school be consolidated with Mars Hill. , The,' matter of the pupils of the Sandy Mush school section going to Buncombe for schooling, was left o pen. , . , , ..Many minor details of the Board followed, , making T a full and busy Mr. W. A. F. Kent to offering $100 who wished to vi th- Ymi. L reward for tha location of his daugh-' do so. interment follower! .t tK- w.i. ter, Bessie Mae Kent, said 100 to be nut cemetery. The pallbearers were paia to proper party upon proof the four nn. .nn.;n.i, v. from W. A. F. Kent that his dausrh- Arrh T.xvlnr f r -' 1 J - . ' ' 1 ' " V. Oliu A ter r, a 3 been found. Tne money is ,,.,' -n r'r.'a T--r t- . lilETCALF TRIAL : mmm v The preliminary hearing ef CI -r-lie Metcalf, which was to be 'heard before Mr. Roy L. Gudger, J. T., last Saturday afternoon, was con tinued until next Saturday due to important'-' witnesses! not being pre , Mr. Metcalf is charged with kiJ -ping Miss Bessie Maie Kent, who 1 been gone from her home e' March 21st, he being her comra- just before her disappearance. A man who was want i I police had been photogrs-' 1 positions, and the pictures f ' -the State police. Ia a ft .v quarters receive t" '1 r tav.l t?n r' ': -? !' I ' '-- - ( "