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DEI THE ELKIN TRIBUNE VOL. No. XX No. a HOSPITAL BOARD MET ON MONDAY; SELECT OFFICIALS Rev. L. B. Abernethy Is , Chosen Supt. and Chairman IS FINE PERSONNEL A meeting was held here Monday for the purpoge of electing officers, directors and the executive commit tee for the new Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, which is now rapidly taking the form of til* com pleted structure, and Vhich is ex pectad to he opened to the public at near date. Vt the meeting Rev. L. B. Aber ' netny was elected general superin tendent and chairman of the board. The honor was very fittingly be stowed upon Rev. Mr. Abernethy, who has given much of his time and resources in bringing about the in stitution. Messrs. Thurmond Chatham and W. A. Neaves wefe chosen as vice chairmen, and-Mr. Mason Lillard was selected as secretary and treas urer. Composing the executive commit tee are the following: Kev. L. B. Abernethy, Thurmond Chatham, W. A.'Neaves, Dr. J. W. Ring. Alex. Chatham. Dr. E. G. Click and Ma son Lillard. It will be seen from the above list of officials chosen at the meeting Monday, that a select group of gen tlemen are at the head of the organ ization, which evidences in advance the successful management of the hospital when it gets under way as a business institution in our midst. As previously announced, DT. J. W. Lassiter, of Winston-Salem, has been appointed head surgeon of the new hospital, and with the selection of the staff of nurses to complete the organization it will be in readi ness to function In the highest de- of efficiency. The building of the hospital has liad the hearty support of our citi zenship, many contributions, having been made in cash, sacrifice of time, furnishing of rooms, and in various otbfer ways, and it is safe to say that not a regret has been voiced or entertained in the minds of those who have been privileged to help in establ'shing this much needed insti tution in Elkin. as a convenience not only to our immediate popula tion. but also that of the outlying \} torritory in which the convenience •will also be greatly appreciated. REAL ESTATE CHANGES HANDS Nearby Farm Property Is Arquinxl By Mr. O. W. Martin, Who Expert* to IW-velop It. Martin's, Inc., handled another real estate deal here yesterday j which Involved quite a sum of ready cash,' when the property of Lucy Bryant was transferred to 0. W. ; Martin, local contractor and builder, i THe property is located within a half mile of the new development, liMr. Martin contemplates sub-di #Mfng this farm into small tracts of a few acres each, and will build Beveral nice homes upon them if his plans materialize, which will mean additional employment to thQse peeking it, and consld«rable money invested in material, etc. Martin's, Inc., combined with the activities of J. W. Mathis, who has worked with Martin's in sevral im portant realty transactions within the a past few weeks, have been In strumental in keeping up real estate f Iklues here, and in stimulating a /Constant circulation of money. K. WILIiIAMH HUFFKRINfJ FROM CONCUSSION OF URAIN A message was received here Wednesday morning stating that the condition of Herbfert K. Williams of Greensboro, who was injured in - an automobile accident near Salis bury, last Thursday and who is a patient in a Salisbury hospital, suf |r fering from concussion of the brain, was favorable. Mr. Williams is well known here, where he has often visited in the home of Mrs. Hol comb'B mother, Mrs. C. E. Holcomb. It will be remembered that during the summer Mr. Williams was bad ly injured In a collision near High Point. f [lrs. Roy Harrell, and E. G. Click ended th* State Dental meeting Salisbury Monday and Tuesday of this week. Poor Business Howl Makes Business Gobd A Mr. Cohen., traveling sales man for a protectograph company and also representing a »>ond company, wa« in KlkJn Tuesday, and in conversation with a local man stated that busfn*w in his line wiui exceptionally good. He added, however, that poor busi ness conditions generally hud speeded up the work of cheek raisers, and Increased* the dti maud for bonds as protection against theft. And this gets us to the point: Should an attempted theft be staged In some home of the town, could the policeman be reached quickly? Certainly not, except by m«*re chance, since there are no regutilar police headquarters and no telephone communication available that the public conld reach the officer by a telephone number call. The establishnient of at lcas( one telephone In the central part of the business district, with a loud bell, conld summon an of ficer for some distance, and very quickly. Is It worth while? Or will we take chance* on "paying the price?" And just more ques tion: "What price?" REPORT OF BRYAN FEATURE KIWANIS President Abernrtliy Discusses the Matter of Distributing Free Chicks in Community. No special program had been ar ranged for the weekly meeting held last Friday evening in the Kiwanis room of Hotel Elkin, and the time usually consumed by the program was given over to a talk by Kiwan ian A. O. Bryan, who told in an in teresting manner of his recent trip to the Kiwanis convention and nu merous points brought out in the form of the question, "What am I doing with my time?" His remarks proved to be of a helpful nattre. President J. G. Abernethy took up the proposition of free chix distribu tion. and mentioned the favorable response thus far. Many applica tions have already been received for the free day-old chicks, and these blanks have been placed in the hands of the county agents of Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin, Alleghany, and may he obtained from them by any in terested hoy or girl between the ages of 14 and 16 years. The blank will also be found in another part of The Tribune. Much importance is attached to the movement of more extensive poultry raising in this section, and it is believed that the free distribu tion of day-old chicks will stimulate the interest to the point of proving beyond a doubt that the farmers and their children can realize a hand some prpfit at little expense or trouble by engaging in the poultry business in a commercial way. and the Initial flock may be secured without cost through the local Ki wanis club, which is sponsoring the movement. If sufficient interest is shown to justify carrying out the movement, it is planned to invite all who are to receive the chicks to meet Jointly, and at that time hear a man from the State Department of Agriculture explain the most improved method*" of poultrying as a help in getting the flocks started off to best advan tage. ; FARM AGENTS MEET IN WINSTON-SALEM Will Meet for Conference Today; To Muke Reports to Forward On I>eeember 1 County agents of Forsyth, Stokes, Yadkin, Davidson, Randolph, Gull ford, Surry and Rockingham coun ties will meet in Winston-Salein to day at the call of O. P. McCreary. district agent of Raleigh, and will be held in the office of R. W. Pou, Forsyth County farm agent, at the courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the annual reports which ara to be forwarded to State and Federal authorities on December 1; by these agents. In conjunction with this meeting, other matters of im portance will claim t£e attention of the farm agoftts, and problems of interest to this section will be dis cussed, leading to better conditions in the counties represented. Mr. and Mrs. Alden Hunt spent the week-end in Winston-Salem, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. (2. Wil moth. ELKIN, N. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1»30 DIABETES FATAL TO WHISENHUNT CHILD Little Son of Rev. and Mrs. Eph Whlsenhunt Ptwwn Away at Charlotte Hospital. A pall of sorrow was cast over the entire town Saturday morning when a message was received here bearing news of the passing of Yates 'Manley Wisenhnut, four-year old son and only child of Rey. and Mrs. Eph Whlsenhunt. at a hospital in Charlotte. He was stricken with an attack of diabetes in Raleigh Wednesday, where his parents were attending the State Baptist conven tion, and on account of his illness they returned to their, home here Thursday. When his condition did not improve, they removed him to Charlotte, where he was under the care of several specialists, but he never seemed to rally to the reme dies and' his death came early Sat urday morning. For the past two years he had been suffering from diabetes and had been under the supervision of a specialist. Even though it was known that he possi bly could not be permanently curefi his passing was a shock to the com munity. He had endeared himself to the entire town by his sweetness of dis position and his unusually alert mind. The body was removed to tlio Baptist pastorium here Saturlay and lay in state in the First Bap tist church from three until three thirty in the afternoon Sunday, after which a funeral service was conduct ed by' Rev. R. C. Smith, of Erwin. Tenn., assisted by Rev. J. B. Eller, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Statesville. Pall bearers were Messrs. F. M. Norman. J. O. Ray, E. C. James and J. H. Allred. The beautiful floral offerings were borne by the members of the Beginners Department of the First Baptist church, of which Yates Man ley was a member. Immediately following this serv ice the body was taken to Gains ville, Georgia, the former home of Mr. and Mrs. Whisenhunt. where the funeral proper was held on Monday afternoon, from the First Baptist church of .Gainsville, by Rev. George Leavell and Rev, Lauie D. Newton. Interment followed in the Gainsville cemetery. •* Telegrams and messages of con dolence were received from all parts of the country by Rev. and Mrs. Whisenhunt. ** Scores of people from Charlotte, Lincolnton, Mt. Airy, Statesville. South Carolina and other places at tended the services here Sunday af ternoon, which taxed the capacity of the auditorium of the First Baptist church. JOHN BROWN UP ON CHECK CHARGE Check (iiven to J. Penney Co. Made Good lly Relative But Brown (Jura to Jail John Brown, mechanic, and well known to many Elkin people, is in jail, although a check given to the J. C. Penney Co., by Brown, with the name of J. G. Ray signed to it, has been made good by a relative of the defendant. , Brown entered the store of the J, C. Penney Company here last Sat urday, and in the absence of man ager A. S. Martin, made a small pur chase and presented the check .on Mr. Ray, for slightly more than S2B, as payment, receiving the difference in cash. Questioned as to the gen uineness of the paper being used as payment for his purchase, Brown stated that he, saw Mr. Ray/sign tthe check in his favor, and assured the employee that it wis all ripht. Brown had ?15.00"*fn hio pocket, it is stated, and agreed with his k'.m-man to turn that amount over to him if he, the kinsman, would settle the difference due the J. C. Penney Co., which was agreed to. After this had been done, Brown re fused to part with the Whereupon he was taken to jail to await further developments. This is the second check drawn upon Mr. Ray within the past few weeks; however, not by the same pprty. Whether or not Mr. Ray will take the matter up has not been learned. Local Dentist Honored At Salisbury Meeting I—* - / I Among the officers installed at I the meeting of the Second District j Dental Society, at Salisbury, Mon- I day, was Dr. R. B. HarreH, of this ! city, who is a menjber of the execu | tive committee. TOBACCO AVERAGES HOLDING UP WELL Although Prices Are Low On All Market*, Elkin Compare* Very Favorably It is an admitted fact that tobac co, especially the common grades, is selling at a low price. However, the better grades are averaging well, one farmer marketing a big load on the local floors at an aver age of 25 cents. While the daily average for all tobacco on the floors is not so high, this in a large measure is accounted for by the . fact that a good per cent of the offerings is of an inferior type., A fftrmer recently sold a load on a nearby market and took it up and re-sold it in Elkln. The price received at the other market, he said, was a fraction above six cents. The tobacco brought, 12 cents here. On the other hand, there is occasion al complaint about local prices, and some folded tickets are noted. This is noticeable on all warehouse floors —sometimes through the lack of knowledge on the part of the farm er as to the real value or quality of his product. Those of the farmers who have been successful in producing tobac co of the better grades have little or no complaint to make when f ha weed is sold, and averages are re ceived that justify the expense of producing it. The low grades do not gross enough to cover the cost of production, and mean an actual loss to the grower. Diversification i 8 the only solution to low tobacco prices. Curtail Lhe crop and control of prices is the re sult. Increase the crop and you de crease the competition in buying, by reason of the fact that there is an over-production. Cut the acreage and plant something to eat Instead. You will have more time to produce a quality leaf and prices will be higher on the small amount grown. But this suggestion perhaps needs no comment from us—the grower who has reaped a loss from tobacco this season will doubtless proceed on a different scale when next year's crop is planned, and those who play "safety first" will see that the crib is full of corn,, the barn filled with feed, ant} ample supplies are available from the garden to care for the table requirements, in addition to being able to hear a "moo" from his cows, a "grunt" from his hogs, and a "cackle" from his flock of chickens, as he strolls through the orchard to gather up his fruit. If he does not have so much to sell, he will certainly have less to buy. If an overproduction of farm products could be created (and this is almost impossible) and an under-production of tobacco grown, the farmers would have a different story to tell. S. S. CONVENTION ON NOV. 29 TO 30 Will Ik l Held at Little Richmond Baptist Church; li*v. '. li. Harris to Preach Baptist Sunday School Con vention of the Surry Baptißt Asso ciation will open on Saturday, No vember 29, at Little Richmond Bap tist church, continuing through Sun day, and is expected to draw a large attendance both days. The Saturday session will be fea tured by a sermon delivered by Rev. J. W. Calloway, and on Sunday a sermon is to be delivered by Rev. C. L. Harris. The complete program follows: Staurday—2:3o p. m. ( Devotion al and Welcome, Rev. J. H. Hall; 2:41> p. m. Sunday School, Rev. H. R. Stanley, followed by all workers present; 4:00 p. m. Adjournment; 7:00 p. m. Devotional, Rev. E. B. Draughn; 7:15 p. m. Sermon, Rev. J. W. Calloway. , Sunday—lo:oo a. m. Regular i Sunday School; 11:00 A. "M., De votional and Welcome, Rev. J. H. Hall: 11:15 a. m., Sermon, Rev. C. L. Harris. Dinner —1:30 p. m\, Devotional, Rev. T. S. Draughp; 1:45 p. m., Life in Sunday School, F. T. Lewellyn;' 2:30 p. in., Any Subject, W. E. Woodruff; 3:15 p. m., My Highest Aim in Teaching Sunday School, A. V. West. W. L. Reece, Supernumerary. Rev. R. H. Stanley, Chairman. Emery Nixon. Secretary. IREDELL COUNTY FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING NOV. 30 The Iredell County Fifth Sunday Singing is to be held at Union Grove church, on November 30. Any choir or quartette of any denomination Invited to come end take pnrt. A large number are expected. A speak er for the morning service has be»n secured. Whether or not* you bring ■\ choir you are invited. A Chicken Thief Is /Nabbed; Mr. 'Possum Being disturbed from their sleep on several occasions re cently, Mr. and Mrs. Ered Col hard were again aroused the post Sunday night by a familiar noise coming from their chicken roost. Passing it up for the time, they were shortly aroused for the sec ond time, and an investigation was made. A careful search of the imme date premises occulpied by their flock of chickens revealed noth ing out of the ordinary, but Mr. Colhard was not- content with the progress made, believing that there must be a cause for the continued disturbance among his chickens. An Investigation un der the light of his flashlight in a corner of the poultry lot, re vealed a big I>-|H>IIIHI o'possum, reposing in quietness and await ing the disapiiearancc of his in truders. A big fat hen was found in company with the night ma.- rauder, probably being secreted away for a Thausgiving feast. A trap set in the same lot about a year ago netted one o'pomum foot, but the o'possum and the othr three feet managed to esca|K\ SHORT SESSION OF RECORDER'S COURT HII.VIIH>II(1 Harp Sent To .fail For Inability to Pay Fine; Result Of An Affray J. R. Whitaker and Raymond Harp faced Judge Harry H. Barker at the regular session of Recorder's Court on Tuesday morning, and dur ing the evidence submitted it was revealed v that some very offensive language was hurled through the air so much so that Harp struck Whit aker with his left hand, dealing out enough pressure tq leave a noticable mark about Whitaker's eye. The Judge was more 6r less at loss as to how to mete out punishment, hold ing that one seemed to be about as guilty as the other, this opinion be ing bused upon evidence brough" otft during the trial. The case was fin ally disposed of by dealing out a $5.00 fine and costs for Whitaker. and upon Harp wan taxed the cos), which he admitted he did not have and could not pay. This was changed to 30 days in jail in lieu of the coats, and after a _plea by Harp's counsel the sentence was reduced tc 20 days. Edgar Carter, charged with speed ing, was fined SIO.OO and costs. Ac cording to the evidence of Police man W. C. Lewis, the defendant was making 50 or 55 miles per hour in his "stripped down" flivver, which is considered a dangerous gait, especially for a car of such construction. Gladstone Carter and Ernest Byrd charged with an affray and public drunkenness, was not disposed of as to Carter, he being successful in eluding the officers thus far. Byrd was found not guilty as to his part in the fracas. CHILD PUSHED INTO FIRE BY PLAYMATE Small Son pf Mr. and Mrs. Cwl Mycin SuHtaf iin Severe Burnt* On Knee. Joe, the seven-montliß-old son of Mr. and Mri. Carl Myers sus tained severe burns about its face and "arms yesterday morning about 8 o'clock, when the "htgh chair" in which it was fastened was pushed over by its little playmate, another child of Mr. and Mrs. Myers. It Is presumed that the child was attempting to rodt the high chair in whltfh the small baby had been fastened, as usual, in the absence of its mother who was doing her house work about the home. Fortunately, the fire had been al lowed to go out, and Mrs. Myers had just re-kindled it with a small amount of fuel, and at the time of the accident the blaze was of a very subdued nature, which possibly pre vented serious Injury and possible death to the little fellow. However, it sustained painful burns on the mouth and tongue, which fell against the hot grate in the open fireplace, and also, on its arms, where the flesh peeled off aftef be ing removed from the distressing position in which it was found. Had' the weather been In keeping with the season of the ydar, a hoi fire would have likely been faced by the little tot, and doubtless Its clothing would have become Ignited from the flfcmes. i * > _. . . At PUBLISHED WEEKLY D. LESTER LAWRENCE DIES IN WADESBORO AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Unaware of Ulcerated • Stomach Until Ten Days Ago WAS 41 YEARS OLD Mr. D. Itester Lawrence, formerly of Elkin, died at Wadesboro 011 Mon day evening ut 8:30 o'clock, after a confining illness of only about 10 days, a sufferer from an ulcerated stomach. Physicians expressed the opinion that JWr. Lawrence had been afflicted for the past year and a half but he was not aware of the ser iousness of his condition during this time, and when his real trouble was discovered it was too late for medi cal or surgical aid. Mr. Lawrence, who was 41 years of age, was a former resident of Elkin, later moving with his family to Winston-Salem, where they nyw reside. About 18 months ago Mr. Lawrence wits transferred from his work in the Twin-City to Wades- i boro, and, according to the physi cians, it was at about this time he | developed the affliction which caus jed his death. The deceased still maintained his home in Winston- Salem, making frequent visits there I during this time. In addition to his father and ; mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. i Lawrence, of Elkin, he is sur ! vived by his wife and four children, Mrs. Mitchell Fayell, of Wnston- Salem; Sadi? and CJladys Lawrence and Lestine Lawrence; and by four ; brothers, Messrs. T. S., E. 8., J. E., and J. W. Lawrence, Jr. Two sis j ters, Mrs. J. D. Swaim, of Jones- J ville, and Mrs. E. E. Money also sur vive. The body was brought to Winston- Salem and then to Elkin yesterday, and the funeral was conducted from Elkin* Valley church by Rev. 8. L. Naff, of Winston-Salem, and Rev. J. W. Bryant, of Jonesvllle, after which the .remains were interred in the cemetery at that place, amid a sorrowing concourse of relatives and friends who had gathered to pay their last respects to a man was held in high esteem by all who knew hiin. EMPTY STOCKING CHRISTMAS FUND Urgent Ncwl Is Seen Ity IJOCHI People Who Aw InlercsUil In Charitable Cimscs. Shall there be an empty stocking fund for Christinas? I Each reader of Tlie Tribune is asked to answer this question for himself, and whether or not there is one, two, throe or more contribu tors, whoever may catch the spirit can easily provide an empty stocking fund—fpr one, two, three or more. It is none too early to look about, us. to survey the situation as it ac tually exists, and to provide a little comforting cheer for the less fortun ate on Christmas day. And this can be done at small expense to any in- i dividual, however It would require a considerable amount to remember all who are worthy and who reside withhi our limits or confines. Nev ertheless, there are many who are able to contribute, and though it be in small amounts a sufficient sum : can be raised to at least send a re membrance to the afflicted or shut ins of our community. And what more worthy cause could we, as citi zens and fellow-men, join in and help promote than to contribute of our own blessings and seek aid from others who are able to give—not necessarily money, but anything that l would furnish joy or comfort to the i aged, and clothing, food, toys, etc.* Uo the unfortunate children who 'perhaps otherwise would have a i "Santa Clauseless" Christmas? The Tribune wil). be glad to re- I ceive contributions and publish the list of donors and amounts, the fund to be turned over to local or ganizations who will have charge of distributing it on Christmas day. Who will head the list—and for what amount? Let's start the list in the next issue of The Tribune, and help It grow by personal solici tations if necessary. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Franklin moved from thair home on Gwyn Avenue Wednesday to the Shores farm near Jonearille. Recently Messrs. Shores and Frankl'n ex changed this real estate and accord ingly Mr. Franklin is now owner of the farm and home and Mr. Sliores of the Gwyn Aveiuie borne.
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