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Elkin "Hie Best Little Town In North Carolina" VOL. No. XXV, No. 45 Committee Approves Main Street Lot For Postoffiee Building SITE IS LOCATED OPPOSITE BAPTIST CHURCH ON W. MAIN Joint Committee Recommends $5,500 Bid Be Accepted LOT IS 123 FEET WIDE Will Probably Be Four Months Before Actual Construc tion Starts 60 DAYS TO DRAW PLANS The joint treasury-postoffice department at Washington has recomemnded acceptance of the lot on West Main street, opposite the Elkin Baptist church, as a site for a new postoffiee building here, it was learned Tuesday af ternoon. The lot, offered by Harry H. Barker, for $5,500, provides a 123 feet frontage with a maximum depth of 192 feet. According to postoffiee officials It will be at least four months be fore actual construction of the building will get under way. Thirty days will be required to clear the title, 60 days to draw the plans of the building, and 30 days in which to advertise for bids, it was said. A number of other lots were of fered as prospective sites for the building, but in each instance prices asked were higher than that asked for the lot decided up on. Of what type construction the building will be has not been re vealed. ROOSEVET SHOWS J SMALL GAIN HERE Landon, However, Holds Ma jority In Nation-Wide Straw Vote Returns VOTING IS SLOW HERE With the voting in The Tribune straw poll show locally, President Roosevelt this past week regis tered a small gain over his Re publican rival for the White House. The local vote now stands: Roosevelt 91 Landon 69 Lemke 1 Browder 1 Total 162 Returns from all over the state show the following vote for the * two main candidates: Rosevelt 4,752 Landon 3,510 If you haven't voted, clip the coupon printed on the back page of this issue of The Tribune and bring or mail to The Tribune of fice. You don't have to sign your name—Just mark the candidate of your preference and sign your postoffice address so that your vote may be correctly tabulated at national headquarters. New York —Sept. 16.—The vot ing peak in the nation-wide presi dential poll, now being conducted by more than 3,000 weekly news papers, appears to be nearing as thousands of ballots poured into national straw-vote headquarters here at the end of the 4th week. Voting during the fourth week '# developed slight tightening of lines along some fronts, but not of enough importance to bring about startling changes of states for re spective candidates. The excep tions were, President Roosevelt re gaining a lead over Governor Lan don in Ohio, and, in California, where Landon took a slight lead over Roosevelt. All Candidates, 36 States Returns from 36 states, at the close of the fourth week of bal loting, totaled 450,116 votes. They disclose the following standing of the candidates at this time: Landon 267,725 59.5% Roosevelt 153,094 34.0 Lemke 21.321 04.0 Thomas 3,638 .8 Colvln 1,531 .3 Browder 2,802 .6 The entire continent of South America lies east of Florida. Bomb for President -€®SS pm SiM gaftpHt- SSr- 1 >. > NEW YORK ... A flattened oil can made into a corset-shaped bomb containing 9 sticks of dyna mite and which he planned to wear in an attempt to meet and blow-up President Roosevelt, is shown above with Josef Kuehnel, its designer 67-year-old Long Is land machinist, as he faced state police after arrest. REPUBLICANS NAME SURRY CANDIDATES Meet at Dobson and Hear Congressional Candidate Score Roosevelt ELKIN MAN ON TICKET Republicans of Surry county met at Dobson Wednesday after noon of last week, named a coun ty ticket to contest the Democrats in November, and heard Edward P. Butler, of Winston-Salem, can didate for the fifth district con gressional seat, attack the Dem ocratic administration for ex travagance and broken promises. U. O. Belton, prominent Mount Airy man, was nominated for Sheriff. Mr. Belton formerly held that office. Judge A. E. Tilley, also of Mount Airy, was nominated for state representative and Joe D. Dobson, of Elkin, for register of deeds. Dr. W. M. Stone, of Dobson, was nominated for coroner by acclamation as was Eugene Wolfe, of Mountain Park, for surveyor. J. B. Sparger, of Mount Airy; M. R. Bailey, of Elkin, and N. S. Simmons, of Pilot Mountain, were nominated for county commis sioners. The convention recommended the appointment of W. A. Jack son, Mount Airy, and Rev. J. H. Hall, Westefield, as members of the board of education and also adopted a resolution approving Republican state and national candidates, going on record as strongly against the absentee bal lot law and appointive county of fices. A request for the division of Elkin township was discussed. In his address, Butler praised the Democratic platform as adopted in 1932, but claimed that President Roosevelt has not kept his promises as to carrying out the platform during his term in office. He also attacked govern ment spending and pointed out that the people haven't as yet be gun paying back these large sums. The Republican convention opened at 1:30 p. m. and lasted most of the afternoon. A good crowd attended the meeting. LEASE ON P. O. HERE EXPIRES JANUARY 30 With the lease on the present postoffice building expiring after January of next year, proposals are now being solicited by the postoffice department for lease of suitable quarters for the post office for one year, with option for one year additional, from Jan uary 30, 1937. Proposals should be made to R. E. Dauch, postoffice inspector, at Richmond, Va., not later than October 15. and should give full details of any building offered as to location, floor space, etc. Local Schools To Open Monday; New Plant Not Ready The city schools will open Monday morning:, September 21. Assembly will be at 8:30, in the elementary school build ing:. The high school students are requested to go to the au ditorium and the grammar grades to their respective rooms. It is hoped that the high school building: will be ready for occupancy by the first of October. The hardware for the building: arrived Wednes day and it will take about a week for installation, accord ing to J. Mark McAdams, sup erintendent of the schools. The contracts for the furnishings have been signed and accepted but the furniture has not been placed. All students are urged to be present for registration on the opening day. FAIR IS SEEKING BRIDE AND GROOM New Range And SI,OOO Life Insurance Policy To Be Given Couple PLAN GOOD PROGRAM In addition to the new $35.00 range to be given to the white couple who will get married here during the last night of the Elkin Pair, a life insurance policy of sl,- 000 will also be given by Carl Chappell, it was learned Wednes day. The policy, which will protect the lives of both the bride and groom, was not solicited by the fair, but was volunteered as a gift by Mr. Chappell. It is -thought perhaps) that other Elkin firms may give presents to the lucky couple. However, although the two handsome gifts are awaiting, as yet nQ couple has signified wil lingness to wed here. It was pointed out by fair officials that to the couple consenting to be wed will be given an elaborate wedding ceremony, with brides' maids, flower girls, special music, and all the other delightful trim mings so dear to a bride's heart. Any couple contemplating mat rimony who would like to be mar ried as a feature of the fair, is urged to get in touch immediately with Mrs. Alan Browning, Jr., secretary, at her office In the Greenwood building, next door to the postoffice. Other leatures of the fair pro gram are progressing nicely, with a large array of talent being lined up for the Amateur Hour, which will be the main event on the first night. However, those in charge of this program are anxious for other applicants and will welcome anyone who possesses talent, es pecially along humorous lines. Imitators of birds or animals; im personators, tap dancers, clog dancers, etc., will also be wel come. Those wishing to take part in this program should write or see Alan Browning, Jr., at The Tribune office. Much interest is being shown in (Continued on last page) AGED SURRY MAN DIES SEPT. 9TH George M. Burrus, Confed erate Veteran, Was One Of Oldest Residents RITES ARE AT ROCKFORD George M. Burrus, widely known Confederate veteran, and one of the oldest residents of Surry county, died at his home at Rockford Wednesday morning of last week. He was 92 years of age. He had been in declining health for several years and for the past several months his condition had been considered critical. The deceased was an uncle of the late Dr. John Tilden Burrus of High Point, and was a member of one of the most prominent famlliep of the county. He was one of the most devoted members of the Rockford Baptist church and was a member of the Mason ic order. His wife, Mrs. Mary r>obson Burrus. preceded him in death seventeen years a«o. Funeral services were held from Rockford Baptist church Thursday afternoon and inter ment was in the family plot in the church cemetery. ELKIN, N. C„ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1936 IATENEWC from the State and Nation REPUBLICANS CONTENT WITH MAINE VOTE Washington, Sept. 15.—The Republican triumph in Maine was perhaps not so famous and sweeping as had been foreseen —for publication purposes—by the irrepressible and exhuber ant John Hamilton, G. O. P. field marshal, but members of that party generally are con tent with the result of yester day's balloting. The sweep in cluded election of the three Republican candidates for house membership, which means that two Democrats from the Pine Tree state are to be displaced; Barrows, Republi can candidate for governor, turned Up to the rse of 40,- 000, a bit better than normal for Maine, while Senator White received a plurality that fell somewhat short of 5,000, a margin which Republicans found far from comfortable as the final returns drifted in. "LIFE INSURANCE SAFEST OF ALL" Washing: ton, Sept. 15.—A statement that holders of American life insurance poli cies "possess the safest of all possible securities" emerged today from a conference be tween President Roosevelt and life insurance executives, who had. been invited to the White House. The statement was handed to newspapermen by Charles F. Williams, president of the Western and Southern Life Insurance company, Cincinnati, after he returned to his hotel. He said it was approved by the entire group of executives who had conferred with the chief executive. PRESIDENT UNDECIDED ABOUT COAST TRIP Washington, Sept. 15.—Pres ident Roosevelt told reporters today he had gone so far as to consult time tables in planning for a campaign trip to the west coast but that he had not yet reached a definite decision whether to make a cross-coun try swing. Sources close to the White House indicated that the un certainty of general world con ditions made the President hesitant to map definite plans foV a trip that would take him four days by train away from his Washington base. FIRE ENDANGERS WILKES FAIR North Wilkesboro, Sept, 15. Fire, which started about 1 o'clock in the refreshment stand known as Beeche's place, threatened the destruction of the grandstand at the Great Wilkes Fair, which opened to day, and also the tents and equipment of the Marks shows. Prompt work on the part of the local fire department and a wind that carried the flames away from the midway, saved the property and made possible the 11th exhibition of the fair. BURGISS REUNION IS HELD SUNDAY Approximately 500 Attend Annual Event At Windsor's X Roads JAMES MAKES ADDRESS With an estimated attendance of five hundred, the annual Bur giss family reunion was held Sun day at Windsor's Cross Roads, event, recognized as a home coming as well as a family reun ion, was one of the most success fully planned and executed in the history of the organization and attracted members of the family from distant states as well as sur rounding counties. The program, an all-day af fair, opened with a song service by the choir at Zion Baptist church and the Introductory ad dress by Rev. Q. H. Burgiss of Waxhaw. The message of wel come was given by Grady Bur giss, of Elkin, secretary of the reunion. The principal address of the morning was by Attorney E. C. James, of Elkin, who used as a theme. "Building a Christian Home." Cotton Picking Machine In Tryout JACKSON Miss. . . Deeply concerned with the future of cotton, many cotton men of importance were at Stonevilie, Miss., last week to witness the performance of John and Mack Rust's cotton picking ma chine in operation. In less than an hour the machine picked more cotton than a handpicker could gather in a day. The principal short coming of the machine was that It gathered twigs and unripe cotton and also stained some of the cotton. Nor is it as yet adapted to hilly and uneven fields. JOHN M. MESSICK PASSES THURSDAY Deceased Had Been Life-Long Resident of Yadkin County FUNERAL SATURDAY John Melvin Messick, 74, passed away last Thursday night at his home in Jonesville, following a serious illness of three weeks du ration. He had been a life-long resident of Yadkin county, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Messick, of the Buck Shoals community. He was a devout member of the Methodist church and served as steward in the Jonesville Methodist church as long as his health permitted. He was never married and is survived only by his sister, Mrs. J. H. Mathis, with whom he made his home, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conduct ed from the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment was in Hollywood cemetery in this city. WOODRUFFS AND THOMPSONS MEET Annual Reunion, Held Sunday Near Elkin, Is Largely Attended JOHNSON IS SPEAKER The annual Woodruff-Thomp son family reunion was held Sun day at Friendship Baptist church near Elkin, and was largely at tended with members of the fam ilies present from distant states and counties in addition to many relatives and friends from this section. Garland Johnson of Elkin, de livered the principal address of the morning session, using as his subject, "A Priceless Heritage." Rev. I. C. Woodruff, of Hayes, Wilkes county, opened the pro gram with a scripture reading. Following Mr. Johnson's talk, W. E. Woodruff of Mount Airy, made an impromptu talk, eulogizing the Thompson family, which is closely allied through marriage to the Woodruff family. The afternoon session featured singing by several quartets and groups from various churches and a talk by Rev. Eph Wfiisenhunt, pastor of the First Baptist church in this city. A bountiful dinner was served at the noon hour. During a brief business session prior to adjournment, the second Sunday in September was defin itely decided upon for the 1937 reunion. New Officer Lieutenant Daniel M. .Ellis, com manding officer of the CCC camp arrived this week to take op his dutias at the camp. He will fill the vacancy which will be left by Lieutenant Joshua H. Foster, who will leave the camp this week for another location. New Serial Is Beginning In Tribune Today "Make-Believe Bride," a thrlling new serial by Ruth Harley, begins in this issue of The Tribune. It is an absorbing: love story of Maris Trevor and her trou bles in choosing between Bod O'Rorke and Stan Fayson. Modern as today, with vital and tremendously important problems of today's genera tion. You'll follow these true-to life characters with rapt at tention and unfaltering inter est. Bead the first installment now. MRS. J. R. NORMAN TAKEN BY DEATH Funeral Services Held Satur day Morning At Moun tain Park WAS HIGHLY RESPECTED Mrs. Beatrice Thompson Nor man, wife of Joseph R. Norman of Mni'utaln Park, died, at her home Friday, following a long critical illness. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, a member of the Rocky Ford Beptist church, and one of the most beloved wo men ip her community. Funeral services were held Sat urday morning at 11 o'clock from Mountain Park Baptist church. The rites were in charge of Rev. Wayne Thompson of Olade Val ley, Rev. I. C. Woodruff and Rev. A. B. Hays, of Hays. Interment was in the church cemetery. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Misses Ruby and Ruth Norman, and one son, Ray Norman. One brother, Frank Thompson and three sisters, Misses Emma Mountain Park and Mrs. Lillie Toliver. AGRICULTURE TEACHERS ARE TO HOLD MEETING A district meeting of the voca tional agricultural teachers will be held at Hotel Elkin Thursday, Sept. 17, at 3:30 p. m., the meet ing will be in charge of T. H. Stafford, district supervisor. At the meeting, which is a monthly gathering, the topic of "Community Pairs," will be dis cussed by W. R. Walker, teacher of vocational agriculture in the Boonville high school. Schools to be represented in the meet will be Dobson, Copeland, Boonville, Sparta. Plney Creek and Mountain View. Kirby Magrill of Kansas City, Mo., has one side of his face smooth shaven; on the other is a fuil-grown red-colored beard. He has never explained why. Lorenze Barth of Canton, Ohio, earns his living by posing in de partment store windows, taking the place of wax figures. Elkin Gateway to Roaring Gap and the Blue Ridge PUBLISHED WEEKLY MONDAY ACCIDENT RESULTS IN DEATH OF W. S. HOLLEMAN Clyde Sheek, A Companion, Is Injured In Crash ON OLD BOONVILLE ROAD Death Car Contained Case Containing 12 Fruit Jars of Whisky FUNERAL RITES TODAY William S. Holleman, 59, and father of 18 children, died in the Elkin hospital Tuesday night from injuries sustained Monday after noon when the car he was in wrecked on the old highway be tween Boonville and Jonesville. Holleman, together with Clyde Sheek, 30, occupied a small pick up and were said driving east at a terrific rate of speed when the car left the highway, struck a mail box, jumped a bank, and crashed into a large tree beside the dirt road. Holleman suffered a concussion of the brain and se vere injuries and never regained consciousness. Sheek was less seriously injured, although he is still in the hospital receiving treatment. It is not known which of the two was driving, but the truck belonged to Holleman. Sheek had crawled from the scene of the wreck and was hid ing under a barn when officers and an ambulance arrived. Deputy Sheriff R. M. Haynes states that the car contained a case of whiskey composed of 12 half-gallon fruit jars. All but two were broken in the crash. War rants were issued for both par ties for driving intoxicated, for transporting and possession of whiskey. Sheek has an addition- (Continued on last page) MOUNTAIN PARK SCHOOL TO OPEN Classes To Get Ujnder Way September. 21; Improve ments Are Made TWO NEW DEPARTMENTS Mountain Park public school will open Monday morning, Sept ember 21, for the fall session. Many improvements have been made in the school this year, among them are a more modern water and sewerage disposal sys tem which will be ready for the opening day. Two new depart ments, home economics and public school music, have been added to the curriculum this year accord ing to J. Sam Gentry, principal of the school. The following is a list of the school faculty: Miss Bertha Byrd, Mount Airy, first grade; Miss Gladys Thomp son, Mountain Park, first and second grades; Miss Mary Betty Norman, Dobson, second grade; Miss Vilena McGee, Mount Airy, third grade; Mrs. Grover Cocker ham, Mountain Park, fourth grade; Miss Martha Davis, Rock ford, fifth grade; Miss Anna Hal sey, Mouth-of-Wilson, Va., sixth grade; Mrs. Henry Wolfe, Moun tain Park, seventh grade; Miss Esther Mae Lanier, Wallace, pub lic school music. High school—Hugh E. Peoples, Siler City, science and history; Mrs. Gertrude Whitehead, Clarks Hill, S. C., mathematics and French; Miss Mary Grace Bald win, Ansonville, English; Miss Lucy Mae Perry. Raleigh, home economics. Piano, Miss Carolyn Lillard, Elkin. HSHPMW L ■s= 8 AH'CHINA ARE UN-CHRISTIAN? 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