WM TRIBUNE HOLDS THE TROPHY CUP AS THE BEST NEWSPAPER IN NORTH CAROLINA OUTSIDE THE DAILY FIELD Bpkin—"The Best Y Little Town In I North Carolina" VOL. No. XXII, No. 2 ROOSEVELT WINS BY LANDSLIDE ***** ***** ***** ***** ****** ***** Democrats Carry Surry County By 3000 Majority COUNTY GIVES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE TO PRESENT LEADERS Worth Gray, of Elkin, One Of Leaders Of Ticket THOMPSON STRONG Surry county, bounded on the west by the Republican stronghold of Wilkes, and on the south by the Republican stronghold of Yadkin, gave its present Democratic admin istration a vote of confidence Tues day by piling up a 3,000 majority, unofficial returns from the various precincts disclose. Among the leaders in the Dem ocratic race, or rather those re ceiving the largest vote, are Worth Gray, Register of Deeds, John D. Thompson, Sheriff and Lovill, Snow and Swanson, commissioners. Returns from the Surry precincts, In some instances not complete, are as follows: Elkln: President, Roosevelt 84 2, Hoover 400; U. S. Senate: Reynolds 782, Newell 409; Governor: Ehring haus 853; Frazier 366; Congress: Hancock 832, Newell 373; Rep.: Haynes 866, Draughn 370; State Senate: Sparger 878, Hall 347; Sheriff: Thompson 890; Davis 341; Reg. of Deeds: Gray 912, Dobson 327; Coroner: Smith 882, Boylea (Continued on Last Page) LATE ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM NATIONAL NEWS CAPITAL CHEERS ROOSEVELT Washington. Nov. B.—Franklin Delano Roosevelt's sweeping vic tory was wildly cheer«l here in Washington tonight and the fact that the city is packed with Re publican office-holders did not dampen the enthusiasm with which greeted the news that a Democratic administration will take over the reins of the federal government, on March 4, next. DISAGREE Elko, Nev., Nov. B.—Railroad officials were In disagreement to night as to whether two men frightened away from the South ern Pacific right of way near Pallisades, Nev., last night, had planned an attempt to Wreck the Special traVn speeding President Hoover across the great American desert to Califonda. LEADS BY FIVE VOTES Hyde Park, N. Y., Nov. B. Complete returns in Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt's home vot ing district gave the Democratic presidential candidate a majority of five votes over President Hoov er. Hie vote: Roosevelt—4Bl. Hoover—*7o. ONE KILLED Louisville, Ky., Nov. B.—One man was killed and five wounded in three clashes today as Ken tucky voters thronged to the polls in Much numbers as to promise to beat the 1928 record of 940,514 ballots in a presidential year. ELECTION AFFRAY VICTIIH ' Newton, Nov. B.—Roy Bum gar ner, 45, of Maiden, is in a Un colnton hospital in a serious con dition from loan of blood as a re sult of an election affray this morning, and Ed Hedrlck about 00, a cotton mill operative, Is in the Newton jail, where he is being held without bond pending Bom garner's condition. SEND AID Colin, Louisiana, Nov. 8.-—-Aid being rushed today to two disabled off the east coast oK Nicaragua by the hurri cane which has been pursuing an erratic wrnnte in the Caribbean the last week. THE ELKIN TRIBUNE WINS BY LANDSLIDE 9 Democrats Win Sweeping Victory In State Fight; Ehringhaus Has Big Lead Returns Thus Far Show Roosevelt Has 292,256 to Hoover's 92,994. Reynolds, In Race For United States Senate, Leading Newell By 102,631 Votes. Hancock Lead ing Wall By Substantia] Majority North Carolina, although found In the Hoover column four years ago, Tuesday swung back to the Democratic column by an over whelming majority which continues to grow as returns from the 1,829 precincts come in. Returns from more than half the pricincts indicate a'sweeping victory for the Democratic tickets for Presi dent, senator, Congress and state officers. At last reports, Roosevelt had a vote of 292,265 to Hoover's 92,994. HAYES TO ANNOUNCE DECISION IN CASE Argument By Counsel Relative to Petition Is Heard Argument of counsel on the peti tion that the Chatham Manufactur ing company and Thurmond Chat ham be permitted to pay off notes aggregating $37,500 to receiver W. H. ,Spradlin, of the Elkin National Bank, said payment to relieve the directors of the defunct Institution from civil liability as officers, were heard In Greensboro Friday before Judge Johnson J. Hayes, who stated at the conclusion of the heaing that be would announce his decision la ter. The proceedings came up for the approval of the court through the receiver and with the approval of the comptroller general, provided no better method of working out the (Continued on Last Page) Attending Conference Rev. L. B. Abemethy left Wednes day for Winston-Salem where he will attend the Western North Caro lina Conference of the Methodist Bpiscopal church, which convenes at the Centenary church in that city Wednesday and continues through Monday. . , ELKIN, N. C„ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1932 In the race for governor, with 800 precincts reported, Ehringhaus had been given 214,257 vote 3 to his Republican opponent's, Frazior, 60,784. Later North Carolina returns on the U. S. Senate race, received Wed nesday noon, show that 1,178 pre cincts out of 1,8 29 give Robert R. Reynolds, Democrat, 330,800 votes to Jake Newell's 128,169. In the fifth district congressional race, Hancock is leading Wall by a substantial majority. Red Cross Cloth Has Arrived Here Cloth ordered from the Ameri can Red Cross, to be used in making clothe® for needy families, has arrived here, It was learned Tuesday from Mrs. G. T. Roth, and is ready for distribution through the Associated Charities. Those who have made application for cloth are requested to see (Tilef of Police W. G. Church. Big Crowd Hears Returns Given At Tribune Office Despite a steady drizzle of rain which began to fall, late Tuesday af ternoon and continued through the night, a large and enthusiastic crowd gathered in front of The Tri bune Tuesday night to hear county, state and national election returns made possible by The Tribune, through the aid of the South East Public Service Co., and Walter "Radio" Burgiss. Returns were given the crowd over loud speakers located on The Tribune building, national tabula tions beinu received by radio, while county returns, gathered by tele phone from the various precincts in Surry, Yadkin, Wiikeß and Alle ghany counties, were tabulated in the Tribune office and given the crowds through loud speakers. The election party v began about 7:30 o'clock and continued until midnight, at which time late state DEMOCRAT WINS JOB AS COMMISSIONER IN YADKIN COUNTY With That Exception Is Republican Victory, Though Close With the exception of Paul P. Davis, Democratic candidate for county commissioner, who was elec ted by a majority of five votes, and W. G. Leak, Democratic for coroner, who had no opposition, Yadkin coun ty, staunch Republican stronghold for years, stayed within the fold of the Grand Old Party Tuesday, des pite mutterings of sinking fund scandal on which the Yadkin Dem ocrats had based their hopes. Complete returns of the county ticket show that in some instances the race was close, in others the Republicans piled up a fair sized majority. Final total returns from the 13 precincts are as follows: State Senate: McCoy, 2,869, Blackburn, 3,384; Representative: Shore, 3,059, Eaton, 3,340; Sheriff, Amburn, 2,865, Reavis, 3,586; Reg ister of Craver, 2,847, Prim, 3,534; Coroner: Leak (No opposi tion), 2,487; Surveyor: Steelman, 2,888, L. A. Shore, 3,136; Com missioners: Allen, 3,068, Davis, 3,- 181, Johnson, 3,057, Dinkins 3,176, J. N. Davis, 3,428, Vestal, 3,251. Return by precincts are: Boonville: Senate, McCoy 4 35, Blackburn 400; Rep.: Shore 512, Eaton 350; Sheriff: Amburn 455, Reavis 390; Reg. of Deeds: Craver 4 27, Prim 415; Coroner: Leak; Sur veyor: Steelman 4 26, Shore 403; Commissioners: Allen 4 64, Davis 471, Johnson 456, Dinkins 372, J. N. Davis 396, Vestal 379. Knobs: Senate, McCoy 364, Blackburn 240; Rep.: Shore 370, Eaton 241; Sheriff: Amburn 393, Reavis 246; Reg of Deeds: Craver 360, Prim 258; Surveyor: Steelman 363, Shore 227; Commissioners: Allen 394, Davis 398, Johnson 381, Dinkins 219, J. N. Davis 253, Ves tal 222. S. Knobs: Senate, McCoy 73, Blackburn 238; Rep.: Shore 74, Eaton 240; Sheriff: Amburn 76, Reavis 235; Reg. of Deeds: Craver 70, Prim 238; Surveyor: Steelman 73, Shore 238; Commissioners: Al len 77, Davis 79, Johnson, 77, Din kins 233, J. N. Davis 239, Vestal 239. N. Buck Shoal: Senate, McCoy 160, Blackburn 364; Rep.: Shore 160. Eaton 367; Sheriff: Amburn 147, Reavis 380; Reg. of Deeds: Craver 156, Prim 368; Surveyor: Steelman 157, Shore 357; Commis sioners: Allen 165, Davis 169, John son 163, Dinkins 348, J. N. Davis 359, Vestal 350. S. Buck Shoal: Senate, McCoy 73, Blackburn 210; Rep.: Shore 75, Reavis 210; Reg. of Deeds: Craver 75, Prim 209; Surveyor: Steelman 74, Shore 206; Commissioners: Al len 81, Davis 35, Johnson 84, Din (Continued on Last Page) returns, kindly furnished by West ern Union, were reported. At the close of the broadcast from The Tribune office no doubt remained as to the outcome of the political race. The Tribune wishes to express its appreciation to. the South East Pub lic Service company for the prompt and efficient service rendered in making county returns possible, and especially to the local telephone operators, whose quick co-operation and courtesy enabled us to contact election officials in practically every precinct. The Tribune also wishes to pub licly thank Walter "Radio" Burgiss tor his part in making the election party a success. Mr. Burgiss not only Installed the equipment used, but constructed with hi own hands (Continued on Last Page) At Latest Reports Is Leading In 42 States and Hoover Holding 6 Publish Tax List Due to Law Made By '3l Legislature In explanation of the fact that the property of a large list of delinquent city tax-payers is be ing advertised in tills issue of The Tribune, Marion Allen, city attorney, stated Wednesday that it was necessary in order to com ply with a law passed by the leg islature in 1081. Unless these properties are advertised before 1033, it will not be possible to collect upon them, he said. BURNS PROVE FATAL TO MYRA HICKERSON Aged Colored Woman Is Buried In Jones ville Tuesday Funeral services for "Aunt" Myra Hickerson, colored, age 90 years, who was fatally burned Sunday morning in her home in Jonesville, were held Tuesday in Jonesville. with a large crowd of sorrowing friends, both colored and white, in attendance. Interment was in the Jonesville colored cemetery. Death came to "Aunt" Myra as a result of her clothing catching fire. It was thought that she sustained a dizzy spell as she stood near an open fire in her home, and fell into the flames. As the blaze enveloped her body it was said that she stumbled to the door of her home screaming for assistance, but that help reached her too late. She was rushed to Hugh Chatham hospital where she died Sunday night. The old colored woman was one of the former Van Eaton family slaves and was highly respected by members of both races. She wa« a colored mammy of the old school whose long life had been filled with good deeds and service to humanity. The tragic death of "Aunt" Myra has brought real sorrow to her hundreds of friends. WILKES REPUBLICAN; ASHE DEMOCRATIC Somers Wins Over Rousseau By Approx imately 500 Votes Returns from Wilkes and Alle ghany counties disclose a complete Republican victory in Wilkes, al though when returns first began to eome in the race between Somers, Republican candidate to succeed himself as Bheri'f, and Rousseau, Democrat, was close. However, late returns show Somers' re-election by a majority of approximately 500 votes. Complete returns from Alleghany county show all Democratic candi dates with majorities of approxi mately 1,300. No split tickets were voted. 20© RETURN TO WORK Notice was posted at the Cotton Belt Railroad shops at Pine Bluff: Ark., Monday that 200 men would return to work November 9, for the remainder of the month on a five day week basis. WAREHOUSE IS DAMAGED Flr» of undetermined origin dis covered In the Statesville Bonded «rss estingsisljcd Tuss dey utter damage of |6OO had bees Elkin—Gateway to Roaring Gap and the Blue Ridge PUBLISHED WEEKLY ELECTORAL VOTE OF 472, WITH 266 NECESSARY TO WIN President Hoover Con cedes Election In Telegram TAKE NEW YORK Riding upon the crest of a wave of ever mounting votes, Franklin D. Roosevelt's lead over President Her bert Hoover at noon Wednesday had amounted to a total popular vote of 13,468.593 to his opponent's 9,990.432. Associated Press reports also re ceived at noon Wednesday by radio show Roosevelt carrying 42 states to Hoover's 6, giving him thus far 472 electorial votes te Hoover's 69. Two hundred and sixty-six electorial votes are necessary to elect. Of the 42 Btates in the Roosevelt column, Kentucky is the only one which has not yet returned a vote large enough to show the general trend, although the Blue Grass state is expected to stand on the side of the Democrats. The only returns available as yet show only five precincts reported, giving Roosevelt 661 and Hoover 345. Governor Roosevelt's lead became apparent early Tuesday night as the returns began to trickle tn from various parts of the nation, many leading Republicans and Republican newspapers conceding the election even before all states had reported. At 12:30 a. m. President Hoover, from his home in California, con ceded the election to Governor Roosevelt, sending him the follow ing wire from alo Alto, California: "Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt "Biltmore Hotel, New York. "I congratulate you on the op portunity that has come to you to be of service to the country and I wish for you a most successful ad ministration. In the common pur pose of all of us I shall dedicate myself to every possible helpful ef fort. "HERBERT HOOVER." New York state, by both political parties prior to the elec tion, went over to Roosevelt with a bang as returns began to come in, the metropolitan area alone giving (Continued on Last Page) DEMOCRATS CARRY ELKIN TOWNSHIP Run Up 2 to 1 Lead Over Opponents For Con stable, Magistrates Elkin precinct went Democratic in township, county, state and na tion, official returns disclose. Tabu lations show that 792 straight Dem ocratic tickets were voted against 308 straight Republican tickets. Split tickets were in the minority. Total Elkin precinct Tote on boun ty, state and uation will be found tabulated in the Surry county elec tion returns on this page. In the township race for consta ble and justice of the peace. Demo crats ran up a 2 to 1 majority over their Republican opponents. The official vote is as follows: For constable: Hayes (D), 813, Greenwood {R), 320; For justice of the peace, Democratic candidates: Eldrldge 816, Hamby 809, Young SIE, Ring SIS; t&ail dates: Guyer 82®, L-ovelace 818* Swink 318, Galloway 323.

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