KHrtn—The Kent L*ttlr
Town In North
Carolina
VOI,. No. XX No. 8
KIWANIANS MAKE
CHANGE IN MEET
Deride On Every Other Friday Night
Instead of Weekly; No Meeting
to Be Held This Week.
The regular meeting of the Ki
waniH club was held last Friday
evening in the Klwanis Room at
Hotel Elkin. and was presided over
by President J. G. Abetnetliy.
No regular program had been map
ped out, and the time was consumed
in discussions relative to the tobacco
co-operative association and
the prospects for its organization.
The distribution of day-old chicks
by the. club to thos e who are inter
ested in receiving them, was also
While numerous re-
Hjpsts have been received, no ack
nowledgement has been made, and
those who are Interested In the
movement The Tribune 'ls asked to
say that the club !s working on the
proposition and will make a definite
announcement at an early date.
Considerable interest has been
shown since announcement was first
made, and it is expected that the
Idea If put into practice* will great
ly stimulate the poultry business
through this section. It is planned
to distribute a liberal number to
those who desir e them, under the
condition that they not be sold or
killed for a period of two years, giv
ing assurance that they will be used
for the d —to create
flocks of thoroughbred chickens as
an extra Income for the farmer.
On January 2, the Kiwanlans will
hold their annual Ladies' Night pro
gram, and a lively affair is antici
pated. At this meeting the newly
elected officers of the club will be
. laatalled. and a full attendance Is
r desired.
Christmas Program
v On Wednesday Night
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Methodist church of Jones
fJm will hold iU Christmas o»er-
HfiWi on Wednesday night, TSirtireff
%• * rmniiimfta trap with an ap
propriate program in Connection.
The exercises will begin at 7 p. m.
Early Service
Held On Sunday
On account of the slippery condi
tion of the streets and sidewalks of
the city, the Sunday evening church
honr was moved up about two hours
in order that those attending might
eliminate mtoch of the danger of
night travel.
The wide-spreading country lay quiet and
And all were at rest save a few humble shepherds "tpA ):
Who herded their flocks on a far lonely hiil^*, J&X- '-f 1
on the stillness there came Strains
Songs that never had fallen there
CKw and over the glad news repeating:
can rejoice, for the long nightjs o'er.
"llltffrom his bondage of darkness and doubting JSs£*
Now can be free, for a Savior is born,.
God has come down from the glory of heaven,
.To bless and to gladden the earth on this morn
iVER in Bethlehem, hallowed
Because he has chosen the place for his birth, * x
There, as a baby, lies Jesus the Savior, '•* . \ |
. f TtiE, who could come on the wings of the -
Has chosen the humblest and poorest of dwellingsyß^, / i .
\ \ . A | stpble in Bethlehem—a cold manger smflv /w||||||h, j .
1\ 1 who is mighty beyond any telling, 'JI |
I W* Whose hand guides the sun and on
thair
I/ / \tias come from the glory and splendor of heaven
/ \ \To> xjove of mankind on this glad Christmas day."
|/g[HRILLED message, the shepherds stood
jr/ Watching,
J Awe-stricken, speechless, they gazed at the.sigtJt, /
enchanted as angel songs echoed 'IMIMj Ify-O
Over the hills on that wonderful night
*°°' Can vear of the angels] '♦
And feel their deep music so true and sublime,
e wr °P® n our hearts to the beautiful message,
i and the peace of tliisglud Christmas tin A
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THE ELKIN TRIBUNE
The Tribune Gees
. To Press Tuesday
(n order that the force of The
Tribune may enjoy a few days off
during the holiday season, the
paper Is being lssned early this
week, going to press Tumday af
ternoon.
While It has been a custom in
past years to Issue a "dummy"
edition, containing only four
pages and filled Aith legal and
other advertising ihat must be
printed consecutively to comply
with the law, The Tribune comes
to jon this week la a little low
abbreviated form, and is filled
with Christmas message* from
the leading business firms of the
city, together with the latest
news obtainable, In addition to
Christ mas stork* and the very
latest photo of Santa Clans, him
self, who is expected to pay a visit
here tomorrow night.
The Tribune desires to express
Ita sincere appreciation for the
loyal support given It In the past,
and wishes for every reader and
friend a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year.
SAM MATHIS IS
HURT BY AN AXE
Mr. Sam Matbis, of JonesvilH,
was painfully Injured early Monday
morning while cutting wood In tne
basement of his home. Unaware of
a rope that had been tied overhead,
the axe became caught in it and re
bounded to his head, inflicting an
ugly gash, which bled profusely.
Injured Pouring
Oil In Furnace
Kugeue Hall, young son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. L. Hall, was painfully
injured Tuesday morning when he
attempted to pour kerosene oil in
-ttam- tmrumov - rwgpfrgtTgt
the fire.
Th e flames rushed out the open
ing of the door, and burned the
young man severely about the face
before he could withdraw from the
close range at which he was work
ing.
Joneß (buying new overcoal): I
can't wear this, dear; It's three sizes
too big.
Wife: Yes you can! Remember
it's got to go over the radiator of
the car in cold weather . That's
what we have to consider first.
ELKIN, N. C„ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1080
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Henry C. Hampton
Dobson, Dec. 22! W. M. Gray
Register of Deeds, issued marriage
license to the following couples dur
ing the past ten days: C. C. Hardy
to Stella Bullin, both Siloam; James
Mabe, Pinnacle to Laura Pack Pilot.
Mountain; Dock Golden to Lovle
Flippin, both Round Peak; C. E.
Edwards, to Clou Baker,, both Mt.
Airy; William Callahan, to Mary
Gillespie, both Dobson.
Bausie Marion, authorized license
selling agent, representing the de
partment of Conservation and Devel
opment, Division of Game, sold resi
dent county hunting license tor the
season 1930-31 the past week, to
the following citizens: Connie
Butcher, Kapps Mills; J. E. Davis.
Rockford, Geo. Davis and D. Y,
Marion. Dobson.
Mrs. W. W. Hampton and family
wish through the columns of this
paper to thank their friends and
neighbors for the many acta of kind
nkesti shown them during the illness
and death of the late W. W. Hamp
ton.
Misses Julia and Catherine Comer
left Saturday for Bluefleld, W .Va.,
where they will spend the Christ
mas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J,
H. Wright.
The W. M. S. of the Dobson Meth
odist church, held their Decent ber
meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs.
Grady Cooper. The president, Mrs.
Elmer Simpson, was present and pre
sided. The devotionats were con
ducted by Mrs. R. C. Freeman, Jr.,
Mrs. W. B. White was program lead
er. The topic for discussion "Christ
ian Education in Mexico" was inter
estingly discussed by Misses Minnie
Chandler and Bertha Byrd. The
meeting closed with a prayer by
Mrs. Simpson, with the members
feeling that the year's work had
been a success financially and much
spiritual good had been derived from
the Bible and Mission study courses.
During the social hour the hoates.i
served delicious refreshments. Mrs.
J. E. Monday was added to the
membership roll. The January
meeting will be held with-Mrs. K
C. Freeipan, Jr.
The Dobson Baptist Sunday school
*lll render their Christmas service
exercises at the church Thursday
evening beginning at 7:30 o'clock
A Christmas* tree for the children
will be one feature of the occaaslon.
The Sunday school of the Methodist
church will render their Christmas
Service exercises Wednesday night
beginning at 7:30 o'clock. A Christ
mas tree for the children will also
h e one feature of the occasslon.
They Pre making .very effort pov
sible to get their heating plant in
stalled by that time."
Miss Lois Folger. who has been
a patient at the Martin Memorial
' Hospital, Mt. Airy, for several days
returned home Saturday much im
proved in health.
Misses Lucile Freeman, and Kath
ryn Folger, students at N. C. C. W.,
Greensboro, Bill Freeman. Roy
Parks, and Ed Allen students at
State College, I-a key Harkrader.
'student at Duke University, and
j Claude Monday.'student at Roanoke
College, Salem, Va., are Hpendin*
the Christmas holidays with rela
tives here.
The heaviest snow fall In many
years fell here last Tuesday night
and Wednesday morning, practical
jlyto a depth of 20 Inches. All traf
fie was suspended until about noor.
before the streets wer e cleared of
snow sufficiently for cftrs to run.
The local school which would have
closed Friday for the holidays, did
not open and was suspended until
December 29th. Busses from the
rural schools were unable to run.
Rural mall carriers were unable to
go their rounds.
Despite the bad roads due to the
recent snow there was a larg e num
ber of people who attended the fu
. neral services held for Rev. Ed
i Wright Sunday afternoon at the
New Hope Baptist church. Inter
| ment was made in the church ceme
tery. He died Thursday evening
following a brief illness. He was
widely known and highly respected.
He was about 60 years of age. He
has many friends throughout Snrry
county who mourn his passing. He
was a minister of the Union Baptist
Faith. Surviving are his wife and
several children.
The funeral of M. O. Whittlngton,
65, which wan held Saturday after
noon at the Dobson Baptist church,
vras largely attended. He died snd
denly Friday evening of heart trou
ble. Rev. Everett Draughn conduc
ted the services. Interment was
made in the Dobsoq cemetery. He
was born and reared in this com
munity and wag well known and
highly respected. For thirty years
he had been a consistent member of
the Dobson Baptist church and took
an active part in all of its activities
as long as his strength permitted.
For tb e past ten years be has served
as a Magistrate. He wilt be greatly
missed in this community. Surviv
ing are his wife, Mrs. Rosa Whit
tington, four sons, Lindsay, Beverly.
John and Jim Whittlngton, two
daughters-, Mrs. M. A. Brooks and
Mrs. T. L. Cox, all living In Snrrv
County, The pall bearers
Eoimett Gillespie, fipofford Cavp.
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Marvin Collins, Ben Folger, Early
Collins, and Chas. Fowler.
A red fox about half grown wa*
caught within a distance of three
miles of Dobsoa, during the recent
deep snow. The fox wan brought,
to Dobson and is being safely kept
by a resident here.
Robert Windsor, of Galax. Va„ is
spending his Christmas vacation
here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. R. Windsor.
There is a ctfpjn," dpi) the
That ancieitr tree wnb seldom
At Christmas time for men to hewX
The spruce and pine and hemlock/ too,\
L/own to their roots with saw and shout L"- i : K
And drag them through the woods and out. ,H t _V
He paused, and rustled through hisjeayps W/jC-
(Now old and thin) like one who' \ /^T7
While spruce and hemlock xyhisperedjow^^A4 K \y
Among diemseives—"And you musi
Away from this familiar place - >
To entertain the humanra&T" \j\y.
They'll set you up in street and Storc^y'.
In huts, hotels and mansions for, '" B -
The children's pleasure. Jhey will trim*\ X
JEach tiny branch, each sturdy limb&^ffi
Instead of snow, your green will \
Tinsel and baubles everywhere:
Instead of stars l your eyes *M
Electric bu3bs/ . . but you mttf'|r
Patient and strong: your boughs wdl'sag*^
Under their gifts: your arms will \
Down to the floor, and night and )
You'll have no rest in any 0*
You must endure the thirst for 
The need of night, the aching WMMo Q f
()/ loneliness," thus said the
That ancient tree who seldom^sgjke^
But here's one dream by which to Jjo &
ELKIN
the brat ititle town
tn North Carolina
IM HI>ISHKI» WKKKM
WANT A SONG?
PUT OUT CANDLE
The members of the Epworth
League of the Methodist church wll\
sing Christmas carols throughout
the city on Wednesday evening,
leaving the church at 7:30 o'clock.
The League will be divided Into
groups, under the leadership of Mes
dames Fred Colhard and J. O. Blvins,
and will sing Christmas songs ID
various parts of the town ( especially
where It is known there shut-Ins.
In order that no home may be
overlooked, where It is desired to
have the Christmas carols sung, it
is requested thit a candle be placed
In the window or other place whera
it may be seen, as JI guide th«
League groups.
Free Cripple Clinic
Postponed a Week
Many readers of The Tribune will
be interested in the following an
nouncement, which appeared in the
Mount Airy News last week, relative
to the( free cripple clinic, which has
been postponed a week on account
of the Christmas holidays:
. Due to the fact that everyone will
be engaged in enjoying the holiday
season, the Dext- cripple Clinic will
be held in the County Health office,
Friday, January 2, 1931 instead of
the fourth Friday in December.
This clinic will be the fourth la
the series of Cripple to be
.held every fourth Friday In every
month of the year. These clinics are
made possible by the Mount Airy
{iwanis Club, and are under the gu
ervision of an Orthopedic surgeon.
Dr. K. A. Moore, of Winston-Salem.
I'hese clinics are also in accordance
with and affiliated with the State
Department of Vocational rehabili
tation. At each clinic a member of
the State Department Is usually pres
ent to outline the training to help
make every crippl e self-supporting.
The state also aids in buying braces
and helps to pay hospital bills for
those who are unable to pay.
Many have taken advantage o{
these clinics from Surry, Alleghany,
Wilkes, Stokes and Yadkin. Several
have also been treated frbm Virgin
ia. Examinations and treatments
are done in Mount Airy with the ex
ception of operations, which are
done in the Baptist hospital In Wins
ton-Salem.
The Health Department, Kiwanig>
Club, and State Department of vo
cational rehabilitation are very an
xious for every cripple in the four
named counties to have proper ex
amination and treatment, and If
possible become self-supporting:
The next clinic will be held in the
County Health Office In Mount Airy,
January 2, 1931.