THE ELKIN TRIBUNE
Published Every Thursday by
ELK PRINTING COMPANY, Inc.
Elkin, N. C.-
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1937
Entered at the post office at Elkin, N. C., as
second-class matter.
C. 8. POSTER President
H. P. LAFFOON ....Secretary-Treasurer
SUBSCRIPTION BATES, PER TEAR
In the State, $1.50 Out of the State, $2.00
But the pictures in the seed catalogue
don't take the ache out of spading in the
garden.
If mother could manage to put a little
rhythm into dishwashing, it wouldn't be so
hard to get daughter into the kitchen.
The trouble is that those who can best
afford to pay taxes are also best equipped
to fight them.
Nay, nay, Pauline! The astronomer who
contends that stars vary in density, wasn't
referring to the movie kind.
If and when the taxpayer elects to stage
a sit-down strike there'll be a lot of states
men eager to do a little "collective bargain
ing."
As one writer puts it: "The ride of a
modern Paul Revere wouldn't amount to
much these days. You wouldn't find any
body at home at midnight."
Meat packing in this country was un
known until 1811. But so efficient has it
become since that time that we are apply
ing the principle to the courts.
The population of the thirteen colonies
was less in 1787 than the number of em
ployees used on railroads and transportation
in the United States in 1936.
According to a Russian woman writer:
"Man is just a toy and the women should
know how to wind him up." Shucks, sister,
they ain't been doin' nothin' else since the
burst o' dawn.
"If, as the Vegetable Growers' Confer
ence here was told, eating turnips gives one
tact, and if broccoli adds luster to the eyes,
what would parsnips do?" Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Should Be Satisfied
Now that the Supreme Court has dem
onstrated that it can be liberal-minded when
it wants to, even if it has to be prodded by
the public will; now that it has even revers
ed itself in order to open the way for more
liberal legislation, and it must be admitted
that is exactly what it did in the momen
tous decisions of last week, it seems to us
that President Roosevelt could either with
draw his proposal or let it go down in digni
fied defeat, and still remain the victor.
It seems reasonable to assume that, if
the President had not braved all sorts of op
position to throw his revision plan into the
legislative hopper, the nine old men would
have continued their program of throwing
out progressive legislation because they did
not realize that changing times required
more liberal interpretation of our constitu
tion if our boasted democracy is to be pre
served.
But having shifted into a more liberal
channel, and if Chief Justice Hughes and
Associate Justice Roberts will more regular
ly align themselves with the brilliant legal
minds of Brandeis, Stone and Cardoza, re
alizing that they more accurately and more
appropriately interpret the spirit of the con
stitution than do the blind prejudices of the
four immovables, the President could well
be satisfied with the court as it is, and the
nation safely could mark time until there
can be amendment that will make it impos
sible for a mere majority vote of the jus
tices to invalidate legislation enacted by the
five hundred chosen representatives of the
people. We don't hang men on majority
opinions, nor should we thwart the will of
the people in that manner.
By withdrawing his proposal or com
promising its details the Congress could
then turn its collective mind to that other
important matter of reorganizing the federal
government, if it is found the need exists,
along with other desirable legislation that
has been shunted aside while the members
searched their minds and the records for ar
guments on the Court issue.
Rural Mail Boxes
On the fgover of the current issue of
Carolina Co-operator is a fine example of
the transformation of the unsightly envir
onment that usually attends the rural mail
box, into a thing of beauty, and at little
more cost than the time it takes to plan it.
The "Before and After" pictures ap
pearing on this cover page show fiwjt three
mail bexe* a-top none too carefully set posts
and all of them in deadly contrast with the
flowers that somebody had thoughtfully set
about them in the vain hope that these
would help detract from the ugliness of the
scene.
The other picture shows a neat little
latticed structure that follows the architec
ture of a home, and home it is for these
three mail boxes, from now on—thanks to
the thoughtful planning of a woman whose
appreciation of the fitness of things stands
out bold and clear.
We deem this worthy of mention be
cause it may serve to encourage some of our
readers, who are thus serviced, to take a look
at their unsightly old mail box, make their
own appraisal of its comeliness, ind perhaps
plan its improvement.
Not infrequently a group of these box
es may be found at road intersections in the
rural communities. Some of them have been
there long enough to serve their purpose;
some are supported by rotting posts; some
propped to hold them in reach of the mail
man, and the whole blotting the landscape
and indicating that back of the road some
where lives a family or families who are not
so jolly proud of their citizenship. Of
course literally these mail boxes have noth
ing in the world to do with it, but appear
ances do count, you know.
Anyhow, we believe that for the little
investment in time and money, the rural
family would get more pleasure from this
improvement than from any other. Why
not try it.
New Hand at The Helm
Gordon Gray's recent address before
the Winston-Salem Junior Chamber of Com
merce was something more than just an
other speech. For Mr. Gray, as head of the
newly formed corporation that has taken
over the two Winston-Salem papers and the
radio broadcasting station, was using this
occasion to indicate to the people within the
scope of these services what the future pol
icies of the papers would be.
And those who heard the speech or read
it in print, cannot but be impressed with the
high-purposes as set forth by Mr. Gray,
which really could be covered in these less
than a dozen words; "We expect to be toler
ant, alert and fair." If that purpose is ad
hered to Winston-Salem and the fine section
Mr. Gray and his associates will be serving,
could ask for nothing more.
There were many who were apprehen
sive lest as a result of the change of owner
ship newspaper prestige in Winston-Salem
was in a fair way to become subservient to
the whims and fancies of a group of indus
trialists who would use it to their own par
ticular advantage. But one can easily read
into young Gray's Chamber of Commerce
address the purpose to steer a middle course
that will be fair to high and low alike. And
that is the only way these newspapers, any
newspaper, can justify its existence.
Young in years and young in exper
ience, it is probable that already Mr. Gray
has sensed the responsibilities that are on
his shoulders. His address would indicate
as much. But if those who are supposed to
know are correct in their appraisal of him,
he may count his assets other than in dol
lars and cents, which is to say that his fi
nancial background is not his sole qualifica
tion. And in the days ahead he will need
more than dollars to enable his papers to
serve as they should. The indications are
that he has these other things, and the pro
gress of the Winston-Salem papers will be
watched with more than ordinary interest.
Newspapering- *
"When some other individual sees to it
that the taxes and other overhead expenses
of the newspaper plant are paid, it will then
be time for some other person to mould the
opinions found under this masthead." That
is the way the Watauga Democrat ends an
editorial that apparently deals with some
criticism that we don't happen to know any
thing about.
That paper explains that "this particu
lar portion of the county newspaper is de
voted solely to,the opinions of the editor,
who aims to be constructive at all times,
open-minded and fair . . . The news columns
are open to everything of value; unlimited
space is available for any citizen to express
his own opinion, on any printable subject,
and the editor is taking for himself the priv
ilege he so gladly accords to others."
Attaboy! Spoken like the great coun
try weekly that The Democrat through the
years has come to be recognized. And it
fits so precisely the problem of all consist
ent and conscientious newspapers that its
repeating is quite worthwhile.
We have contended all along that the
editorial page is the soul of the newspaper—
and it must have a soul that cannot be dom
inated by fear or favor if it would justify
its existence. • This does not mean that edi
torial utterances are to be considered the
last word in righteousness. To err is hu
man, and the editor who bats fifty-one per
cent berfect i 8 a wow.
And this is just another way of saying
that we know our limitations: that being
human, our notion of the rightness of things
is liable to run smack dab into opposite con
clusions of persons better positioned tc judge
than we. Yet the choice is between being a
yes-yes jellyfish or to follow the prompt
ings of our own mind and heart, and the
soul of the paper prefers the latter.
Always we try to be as fair as human
frailty and possible prejudice will let us be,
hoping that our readers will be charitable
when we err. And that is just about the
way every newspaper man feels about it,
while he goes about the business of making
the news colutnns carry only unwraped
facts.
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THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN. NORTH CAROLINA
DR. GREEN TO ATTEND
OPTOMETRIC MEETING
Dr. P. W. Green, optometrist
with offices here and at Mount
Airy, will attend the thirtieth
annual meeting of the North Car
olina State Optometric Society
which will be held in Durham,
April 26 through 30th. An out
standing educational program
will be presented with clincs.
Speakers of national reputation,
such as Dr. A. M. Skeffington, di
rector of the Graduate Clinic
Foundation; Dr. J. C. Currlco,
head of the department of chem
istry of the Pennsylvania State
College of Optometry, and others
will address the meeting. The
Ladies Auxiliary to the North
Carolina Optometric Society is
also holding its meeting at the
same time. Mrs. P. W. Green is
president of the auxiliary and will
preside at the meeting. Dr.
Green is past president of the
Optometric Society.
Teacher: "Thomas, what is your
greatest ambition when you grow
up?"
Thomas: "To be able to wash
mother's ears and get even with
her?"
WANTS
Avery Corn Planters. Surry Hard
ware Co.
Kerosene—Up to 50 gallons, 11c
per gallon; 50 gallons and up,
10c per gallon. Greenwood
Auto Company, end of new
bridge. tfc.
For Bent: Upstairs apartment,
three rooms, private bath, to
small family. Call Mrs. W. G.
Church, telephone 57-J. Itp
For Sale: Two fresh cows. Max
Pardue, Ronda, N. C. Itp.
Cole's Corn Planters. Sorry Hard
ware Co. !
SPECIAL, PRICES! Blood tested
Reds, Barred Rocks, White
Rocks, Leghorns, 100—56.95;
Heavy Mixed $6.50. Prompt
shipments. Prepaid; live deliv
ery. Carolina PJatcheries,
Greensboro, N. C. 5-2tp
Squibbs Mineral Oil, quart size
89c. Antacid Powder, large size
50c. Nyseptol, pint 49c. Gallon
Mineral Oil $2.25. Turner Drug
Co., Elkin, N. C. ' tfn
For Sale or Rent—A new five
room house with bath, in Sun
set Park. Surry Hardware Co.
FREE! If excess acid causes yea
Stomach Ulcers, Gas Pains, in
digestion, Heartburn, Belching,
Bloating, Nausea, get free sam
ple doctor's prescription, Udga,
at Turner Drug Co. 8-3p
Do yon want plenty at eggs from
strong, fast growing young
chicks? If so feed Panamin. We
have it. Abernethy's, A Good
Drug Store, Elkin, N. C. tfn
McCormick-Deering Binders and
Mowers. Surry Hardware Co.
REAL ESTATE
I have some good bays in both
small farms and city property.
I also have some nice building
lots in Arlington, "the thriving
town; but no city taxes." $5.00
down and $5.00 per month
gives you your choice lot in
Arlington—why not now.
D. C. MARTIN
Realtor and Contractor
"Stag" Paint will do the Job for
less money. Surry Hardware
Co.
We boy scrap iron and steel.
Double Eagle Service Co., Elk
in, N. C. tfc
WANTED: Inch Oak Lumber,
Green or dry. Write as for spec
ifications. Cherokee Flooring
Corp., Burlington, N. C. 3tc
Wanted to repair radios. Our
expert thoroughly knows his
business. Prices right. Harris
Electric Co., Elkin, N. C. tfc
Casteveas Hardware Company
will save you money on Men's
and Boys' shoes and Oliver
farm equipment. Castevens
Hardware Co. tfn
Will pay 35c for 109 guinea hens,
not over three years old, de
livered to Long Creek Lodge,
Devotion, N. C. 4-22-c
*
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
41 acres, 3 room hoose barn and
out building, 3 miles out,
$1500.00, good terms.
20 acres, 3 room house and other
out buildings, 3 acres bottom,
$750.00, good terms, 3 miles out.
6 room house for rent, $12.00 or
for sate at $1,000.00. Easy terms.
REICH at HUNT
Another cAdvocate of IDisarmament by A. B. CHAPIN
AUSTIN |
Mr. and Mrs. Brady Felts and
daughter, Mary, and Mr. and Mrs.
Gaither Hawkins and son, Fred
of North Elkin, were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hawkins
Sunday.
A large crwod attended the
play "Lighthouse Nan," given at
Austin school Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lyon of
Jonesville and Mrs. J. M. Lyon of
State Road, visited Mrs. C. S. Ly
on here Monday.
There was a large crowd at
Sunday school at Knobs church
Sunday. A number of visitors
were present.
Next Sunday will be the regu
lar preaching day at Austin Bap-
Announcing the Opening of
Eckenrod's Studios
Potralts - Paintings - Miniatures
Commercial Photography
* Kodak; Finishing
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I With each order of Kodak I I I
work amounting: to 50c or I 1 Work done by |
more we will give FREE one I I pert photographers
%£&£%£?&£ I I with many years ex
must be delivered in 15 days. P ■ penence. V lSlt OUT P
modern new studios
WE LOAN KODAKS today!
Eckenrod's I Studios
Elkin, N. C. ' Mount Airy, N. C.
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tist church. The public is cor
dially Invited to attend.
Judge: "Mrs. Murphy, why did
you assault the Gas Man?"
Mrs. Murphy: "Sure, yer honor,
he called me an occupant."
NOTICE
NORTH CAROLINA,
SURRY COUNTY.
In The Superior Court
Curtis Crissman, and J. M. Criss
man. Executors of the Estate
of Dabney Crissman, deceased.
-Vs.-
J. A. Crissman and wife, Ennis
Crissman, et als.
The defendants, J. A. Crissman
and wife, Ennis Crissman will
take notice that an action enti
tled as above has been commenc-
3SSi > 1
Thursday. April 22, 1937
Ed In the Superior Court of Surry
County, North Carolina, for the
purpose of having the Court to
order the sale of the land of Dab
ney Crissman, deceased for the
purpose of partition and the de
termination of the interest of the
heirs of said estate; and that the
said defendants will further take
notice that they are required to
appear at the office of the Clerk
of the Superior Court of said
County in the Courthouse in Dob
son, North Carolina, on the 20th
doy of May, 1937, and answer
or demur to the complaint in said
action, or the plaintiffs will apply
to the court for the relief de
manded in said complaint.
This 20th day of April, 1937.
P. T. LLEWELLYN,
Clerk of Superior Court of
5-13p Surry County.