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.i • . • . THE TRIBUNE HOLDS THE TROPHY CUP AS THE BEST NEWSPAPER IN NORTH CAROLINA OUTSIDE THE DAILY FIELD ■ - Elkin—'The Best Little Town In North Carolina" VOL. No. XXII, No. 8 » IATE NEWC from the State and Nation MISSING RECEIVER FOUND IN STUPOR Wilmington, I)«v. 20. The search (or Karl W. Jones ended here today when the missing Htatesville bank receiver was found In a locked hotel room. A physician .said he was suffering from a mental disorder, possibly amnesia. Jones, who was receiver of the Commercial National bank here several years ago, was identified by a number of friends and his sister-in-law, Miss Annie Herring, but he gave no indication o# hav ing recognized them. ROOSEVELT CONTINUES POLICY OF SILENCE Albany, X. ¥., Dec. 20.—Presi dent-elect Roosevelt today con tinued his policy of silence toward. President Hoover's proposals to Congress yesterday for co-opera tion between the President-elect and the President in assuring con-, tin II it y of American foreign poli-t cy. HOUSE IN BITTER BEER DEBATE Washington, Dec. 20.—Carried to a high pitch of bitter tensity by the prohibition issue, the house loudly and some times hoarsely- the 8.2 per cent beer bill for six hectic hours' today and looked forward to a final vote by tomorrow night HOOVER GOES AHEAD WITH PLANS Washington, Dec. 20.—Presi dent Hoover went ahead on his own responsibility today to organ ize a commission to review the war debts, after apparently receiv ing from President-elect Roose» velt a refusal of his invitation to participate. BISHOP CHESHIRE IS IMPROVED Charlotte, Dec. 30.—Improve ment was noted early tonight in the condition of Rt. Rev. Joseph Blount Cheshire, D. D., of Raleigh, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of North Carolina, who is gravely ill here of blood poisoning. INDICT 11 IN NARCOTIC PLOT Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 20.—A plot with far-reaching ramifications for smuggling narcotics and otJuer contrabands into the Atlanta fed eral penitentiary brought indict ments against 11 persons here to day. FLU ON INCREASE IN STATE Raleigh, Dec. 30.—A steadily mounting number of influenza cases in North Carolina was re ported today by Dr. John H. Ham ilton, director of the division of epideminology >f the state board of health. MESSAGE TELS OF DEATH MRS. MAGUIRE Mother of S. 0. Maguire Passes Away At Her Home In Maryland A message was received here Tuesday, bearing news of the death of Mrs. E. 'O. Maguire at her home in Madison Maryland, early Tuesday morning. Mrs. Maguire was the mother of S. O. Maguire of this city and was in her 76th year. She had been seriously 111 since last summer,' when she suffered a stroke of par alysis. Mr. Maguire, who travels for a shoe manufacturing concern, was in St. Louis,, Mo., at the time:the mes sage was received and was unable to go to Madison for th« funeral, due to the fact that the heavy snow had made travel almost impossible. Mrs. Maguire is survived by one son, S. O. Maguire of this city; three daughters, Mrs. James Lamdin of Long Island, New York; Mrs. James Wiley of Charlottesville, Va., and Mrs. Ollie West of Madison, Mary land, with whom she made her home. Miss Irene Abernethy, of Char lotte, is effected the latter part of the week to be the guest during -Christmas of her parents. Rev. and Mri. L. E. Abemetty. THE ELKIN TRIBUNE (Christmas (Eu t ALL IN READINESS FOR CHARITY BALL Entire Proceeds To Go To Associated Chari ties Xmas Fund i Plans for the Elkin Kiwanis club's charity ball have been com pleted, and everything is in readi ness for a real Christmas frolic, it was learned from Charlie Brewer, one of the committee members in charge, Tuesday. The ball, which will be held in the banquet hall at Hotel Elkin Friday night, beginning at 9 o'clock will be open to everyone, both young and old, who desires to at tend. Music witl be furnished by the Darnell string band, and the event will feature both the old fash ioned square dance as well as the modern version. A charge of 50 cents per person will be made to those who desire to join in the fun, and every penny of the proceeds will go to the Asso ciated Charities Empty Stocking Fund. Those in charge guarantee a good time for all and urge everyone who desires to contribute to d worthy cause as well as enjoy a gay even ing, to attend. Shoppingr District Is Decked In Merry Attire The downtown district is dressed in gala attire for the Christmas sea son with shop windows decorated in a most appealing manner and bril liantly lighted. The community Chlrstmas tree, erected on the old Elk Inn lot and covered in myriads of colored lights is also evidence that the Spirit of Christmas prevails in Elkin. The tree was erected by tlie Civics De partment of the Elkin Woman's Club, assisted by Chatham Manu facturing Company and lighted by the southern Public Utilities do. , . .. • ■ ■ ELKIN, N. C„ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1932 Two Local Women Injured In Falls On Ice Covered Streets Winter has claimed two acci dent victims here since the fall of snow and ice last Friday and Saturday. Miss Florence Kldrldge, an em ployee of McDaniel's Department store, stiff red a broken arin near the right shoulder as a re sult of slipping upon the ice and falling Wednesday morning. Miss Ola Angell, the first vie tin: of th? snow and Ice, tore ligaments loose in her leg when she slipped on the steps of _ the school building Monday morning. Miss Angell is a member of the school faculty. BARRYMORE BETTER Ethel Barrymore, stage star, suf fering from pneumonia, was report ed much improved Tuesday by her physician. Total of $64.03 Donated To Empty Stocking Fund A total of $64.03, representing donations made by different per sons and. one organization, has been contributed- to the empty stocking fund, which this year is faced with the heavy responsibility of bringing Christmas cheer to over a hundred destitute families of Elkin and Jonesville. Those contributing were: Reported last week $ 4.00 Mrs. E. C. Kirkman 1.00 Rev. L. B. Abernethy 2.00 Mabel Catherine Leeper 1.00 A Friend 9.0 C Elkin Kiwanis Club 47.05 Total..„ ...164.0$ WitJ* the exception of the Ki wanis Club donation, the other con tributions were brought to The Tribune office bv those interested in doing their bit to see that Christ jr ' FIRST ALTERNATE TO WEST POINT • Richard Atkinson Is Named By Congress man. Hancock Richard Atkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Atkinson, of Elkin, has been appointed as first alternate to West Point Military academy by Congressman Frank Hancock, it was announced a few days ago. John Franklin Foy, of Mount Airy, was appointed as principal. Mr. Atkinson is a nephew of Gen eral H. W. Butner, who graduated from West Point in 1898. Miss Minnie Ruth McNeill, who fs a student at Meredith College, Ral eigh, is the guest during the holi days of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McNeill, at their home on Bridge street. mas is brighter for some unfortun ate family. The Kiwanis club staged an auction sale at their week ly meeting last Friday by which their donation was raised. Each member of the n.lnh hrnnght an article which was auctioned off to the highest bidder. Marion Al ien, chairman of the Associated Charities, acted as auctioneer. It is not too late to make yoar contribution to this fund. Bring cr mail donations to the Empty Stock ing Fund, care of The Tribune, or to W. M. Allen, chairman of the Asso ciated Charities, The names of all contributors whose donations are received between this date and Christmas will "be published in next week's issue of The Tribune. Have a heart! The need is press ing arid those In want are looking f#» you for aid! ■■■ ■ • Whipping Post Offered By Grand Jury As Good Medicine For Bad Boys Season's Greetings To Elkin We have treasured our rela tions with you during the past year and pause at this Christmas season in grateful appreciation for your support and goodwill. May the New Year bring you an abundance of happiness and success. M. A. ROYALL, Mayor. MINOR CASES ARE BEFORE HIGH COURT Judge Frizzelle Hands Out Number of Jail Sentences Few cases of major Importance have occupied the attention of Sur ry county superior court, now in session at Dobson before Presiding Judge J. Paul Frizzelle, it was learned Wednesday.- The J. W. Frazier case, of much Interest here, has received its usual continuance. Among the more important cases tried up until Wednesday were: Roy Blackburn, driving while in toxicated, SSO and the costs. George Payne, driving while in toxicated, four months to the roads. Bond of S4OO posted for his ap pearance to begjn serving term first Monday in February, 1933. Roy Blackburn, violating traffic law, judgment suspended upon pay ment of the costs. Esker Hauser, assault with a deadly weapon, two years in jail. Jesß Childress, violating prohibi tion law, six months on roads. Mart Blackburn, violating prohi bition law, prayer for judgment con tinued. D. B. Woodruff, violating prohibi tion law, 18 months to the roads. Merlin Shockley, drunk and dis orderly, 90 days to the roads. Divorces were granted Hazel Bethea vs. William Bethea, and Car rie Cassel vs. Charlie Cassel on the five-year separation clause. Court is to adjourn Friday. STORES TO OBSERVE MONDAY AS HOLIDAY Postoffice Will Also Be Closed; Gives Em ployees Extra Day All Elkin stores and business houses will observe Monday as a holiday, It was learned Wednesday following a check of the various business men, thus giving employees the advantage of an extra day in asmuch as Christmas day falls on Sunday. The local postoffice will also be closed Monday, C. N. Bodenheimer announced, the general delivery win dow will be opened for an hour at noon. The windows will remain closed all day Sunday, he stated. Local grocery stores warn their customers to make sufficient pur chases to do them over both Sunday and Monday as their doors will also be closed all day Monday. In order to give The Tribune force a little additional time for Christ mas, The Tribune office will be closed both Saturday and Monday. W. H. Price Critically 111 After Operation W. H. "Bill" Price, manager of the Standard OH Service station on North Bridge street, is critically ill in Hugh Chatham hospital follow ing an emergency operation for ap pendicitis * which was performed about 3 o'clock Monday morning. It was learned Wednesday after noon from the hospital that Mr. Price spent a fairly restful night Tuesday night, but that his condi tion appeared to be about the same. The trouble is that ncien who drink like a fish don't drink what ft fin*. rfrfnfcn —ThJlnth NTewa-Tri bune £ ■ EJkin—Gateway to Roaring Gap and the Blue Ridge PUBLISHED WEEKLY SURRY BODY HANDS ALLEGED PRIMARY FRAUD MATTER BACK States Matter Should Have Attention of Higher Authorities IGNORANT OF LAW In its report to Judge J. Paul Frizzelle, presiding over Surry coun ty criminal court at Dobaon, the Surry grand jury recommended the establishment of a whipping post to deal with minor offenders, placed the responsibilty for action as to the alleged irregularities in the June primary in the hands of the state at torney general and state solicitor, recommended the abolition of slot machines throughout the county, and flayed -the cost and expense of trivial cases if) the higher court of the county, it was revealed yester day. The report was signed by W. E. Merritt, of Mount Airy, foreman of the grand jury. Touching on the data placed be fore it by Solicitor Carlisle Higgins at the request of Attorney General Dennis Brummit, the grand jury grandoisely handed it back to the higher officials with the statement that "it is our opinion that it should be further examined by a more com petent party." The report further stated, given to us the details of an extensive examination of the absentee vote of Surry county during the primary election of June (Continued On Pag6 Six) WINTER LAYS DOWN SNOW CARPET HERE King Winter Arrives On Northeast Wind; Creek Frozen 1 King Winter, riding with sleet and snow upon a northeast wind, arrived in Elkin Friday to hide th& earth under a six inch layer of snow and to send temperatures hurtling downward to new low depths. The snow, which began her© about 4:45 o'clock Friday afternoon continued steadily all night,, ceasing to fall about 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning. The ground, frozen hard, retained every flake, while street® presented avenues of whiteness. Scrapes were brought into action late in the morning, clearing a paih for traffic. Automobiles found going hard without chains. Monday morning work was given to a squad of unemployed, who with picks and shovels, s«t about the task of digging up the traffic packed ice on Main, and Market streets, opening a more passable path to traffic. On Main street the snow was loaded on truck", and hauled away. Parking was done in the middle of the street as cars passed close to the curbing on either side. Big Elk in creek sported a heavy coating of ice Saturday morning which remained for several days. The Yadkin rivef, although with sWifter flowing waters, also showed signs of the intense cold, blocks of ice floating thickly on its surface. Although the nights have re mained cold since the snowfall, the temperature has risen during the daytime, causing the snow to melt rapidly. Hold Funeral For Mrs. Dovie Holcomfo Mrs. Dovie Holcomb, 74, wife of Dan M. Holcomb, passed away at her home in Jonesvllle Friday, fol lowing a critical Illness. Funeral services were held Saturday after noon from the Island Ford Baptist church in Yadkin county, in charge of Rev. Richard Pardue and Inter# ment was la the church cemetery- She 1s survived by her hnsbacd and four daughters, Mrs. J. F. Law rence and Mrs. Ernest Gough, Wtn ston-Salem; Mm. Larkln Adams. Mrs. 5„ Msu!dfs r
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