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Ellrin Gateway to Roaring Gap and the Blue Ridge VOL. No. XXVII. No. 46 WASHINGTON Washington, Sept. 27 The failure of the President's at tempt to "purge" the Democratic party of Senators who have op posed any of his major legislative proposals is the main topic of po litical comment in Washington these days. One can hear as many theories as to how it hap pened and what its consequences are likely to be as there are peo ple talking about it. There is no doubt left in the mind of any impartial observer of public affairs that the split in the Democratic party goes much deeper than the surface and reaches down through the mass of the party voters. There is no other way to ac count for the rejection at the party primaries of the White House appeals for the defeat of FROM OUR Large and Complete Stock OF BUILDING SUPPLIES WAS SELECTED THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF Sydnor-Spainhour's MODERN NEW LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO BUILD WE HAVE EVERYTHING Surry Hardware Co. THE PLACE TO BUY IT ELKIN, N. C. % SPECIAL SALE ON GENUINE CHEVROLET ACCESSORIES SAVE NOW ON THESE NEW LOW PRICES! SAKTY 4-TUM SUPERHETERODYNE SAFETY DEFROSTER (HEADER TYPE SPEAKER) Regular Price $5.95 Regular Price $49.95 SALE PRICE IJQ QQ SALE PRICE £9£ AC INSTALLED tyO.OU INSTALLED 3>OO»SJ 9 1937 Model Only c ~7~~~ — Chromium wheel discs for 1937-38 Seat Covers price SIO.OO, models. Set of 5, regular price $9.60, oAL»k FKILUi— SALE PRICE Chromium center license light for ~————————— trunk mounting. Regular price $3,357 et read y for winter! Two sizes in SALE PRICE— Chevrolet heaters— See us for your requirements in Eveready Prestone and other cold weather ~ necessities F-W Chevrolet Company Phone 255 Elkin, N. C. THE ELKIN TRIBUNE Senators Gillette of lowa, Adams of Colorado, McCarran of Nevada, Van Nuys of Indiana, Smith of South Carolina, Tydings of Mary land, Lonergan of Connecticut and Oeorge of Georgia. Either in person or through his political aides the President urged Demo crats to choose between loyalty to himself and those Senators who had opposed him, and in each case the Senator whom he op posed won in the primary con test. In two other instances, where the President threwthe weight of his personal, appeal behind New Deal Senators who sought renom ination, McAdoo. of California and Pope of Idaho, both Sena tors were defeated. The Presidential indorsement was heeded by the voters at the Democratic primaries which re nominated the New Deal Senators Barkley it Kentucky, Thomas of Oklahona, Bulkley of Ohio, Pep per of iflorida and Mrs. Caraway of Arkansas. Independent Congress While it is conceded by almost every intelligent observer here that the President's personal pop ularity with the masses of the people is still only slightly dim med, it is generally considered that the failure of voters of his own party to act on his appeal will make it extremely difficult for him to get the next oCngress, even though its complexion be overwhelmingly Democratic, to enact new reforms or revive mea sures which he has urged before and which the last Congress re fused him. It seems certain that it will be a much more independent Con gress than any which has sat in the Capitol since 1932. Its mem bers have learned that it is no longer politically unsafe for them to refuse to "go along" with the President, even when his pro posals run counter to their own best judgment. No matter how cocky and inde pendent the 76th Congress may feel and behave, however, there is no guarantee that it will be any more economical than its re cent predecessors. Congress has never been noted for economy, and the pressure for more gov ernment spending is becoming greater, rather than less. Close to the President is a group of political advisers who are committed to greater and greater government expenditures. Opposing them in Administration councils are the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Budget, who want to put an end ELKIN, N. C„ THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 29, 1938 No Arrest - Just Protection ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. . . . This is no arrest, just protection for the world's most expensive bathing suit, valued at $260,000. Miss Atlantic City of 1938 (Miss Eileen Mac Sherry) modeled the suit made of platinum, pearls, rubies, and diamonds on the Steel Pier, while acting as hostess to the 60 priceless beauties who competed for the title of Miss America. This costly suit was designed by Harold A Brand. to annual deficits, without resort ing to heavier taxation. Despite the Treasury attitude, it seems clear that the new Con gress will be overwhelmed by de mands from many sources for new spending, some from within the Administration, more from outside sources. Harry Hopkins, WPA administrator, will want more money than ever appropri ated for relief. Secretary Wal lace is preparing to ask record breaking sums for farm subsidies. The pressure from the old-age pension groups will be extreme ly strong, and quite non-partisan. Republican as well as Demo cratic candidates for Congress are pledging themselves to' support the Townsend Plan or some mod ification of it, for old-age pen sions for everybody. While the Republicans elected their entire state and Congressional ticket in Maine on September 13, all three of the Representatives chosen had agreed to support the Fed eral old-age pension project. National Defense Sums The Navy Department will ask, and the President will back it up, for more money for more fight ing ships and planes. If the war situation in Europe, develops to what seems like danger to the United States it will be impossi ble for Congress to turn down ap peals for the national defense. There is much gossip about the chance of the President calling a special session of Congress to meet immediately after the No vember election. The possible ad vantage to him would be that it would give him a last chance to urge his pet measures on a Con gress which has been, ip the main, responsive to his requests; for the Congress about to be elected will not take office until January 3, 1939, and a session called now would include all the "lakJfe ducks" who will have been defeated. Some smart political prognosti cators fig\ re that the President might get his Reorganization Bill through this Congress, whereas it seems to face certain failure in the next. If the European war situation seems to be affecting American interests, it is quite probable that a special session will be called to consider such things as revision of our neutrality laws, further strengthening of our naval air force, and our financial relations with European nations. Reports which are widely credited are reaching Washington from sources usually trustworthy that the British government has pre pared a proposal to submit to the United States for the payment of their war debt on terms which, it is stated, are satisfactory to the Administration. If such a proposal Is received it might stand more chance of acceptance by the outgoing Con gress than by the new one, and so in itself might provide a suffi cient reason for a special session. RONDA Mr. and Mrs. Fred White and family, accompanied by Mr. John Hudson, of Statesville, were the Sunday guests of Mr. White's parents. Rev. and Mrs. D. J. White. Miss Edith Crater, who holds a position in Wilkesboro, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Crater. Mr. and Mrs. Everette Dobbins were in Elkin shopping Saturday afternoon. The W. M. U. of the Briar Creek Association met at Shiloh for their annual convention Sat- urday. Those attending from Ronda were Rev. Grady Burgiss, Mrs.. R. C. Martin, Mrs. R. R. Crater, Mrs. Hugh Hanks, Mrs. O. D. Bentley, Mrs. R. L. Jones, Mrs. Walls, Mrs. Hobson Blackburn and daughter, Vivian Maie. Miss Mary Mathis spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mathis in Winston-Salem. Mr. Dolly Byrd of Elkin, spent Thursday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Byrd. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boger spent the week-end with Mrs. Boger's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Mcßride. Mr. Vance Mcßride had as his week-end guest, Mr. Floyd Fergu son. Mr. Ben Martin motored to Winston-Salem Saturday and was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Chas. Mathis, returning to his home here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Edwards spent the week-end with Mrs. Edwards' mother, Mrs. A. C. Qreen, of Wilkesboro. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Jones vis ited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones in Elkin Sunday. Miss Maie Bryant spent the week-end with her parents in Boone. Messrs. Bobby and Billy Harris and Paul and Clay Blackburn of Elkin, spent Sunday with Dewey James York, Jr. Misses Myrtle and Vinnie Lee Mathis, Alma Nicholson and Clarice Dean Wellborne visited Miss Chloe Dell Byrd Thursday. Mrs. R. R. Crater and son, Jimmy, spent Friday afternoon in Winston-Salem. Mr. Rufus Parlier and son, of Wilmington, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Hender son. Why Bring That Up? 1 _ A candidate for office came home in the wee small hours and gave his wife the glorious news: "Darling, I've been elected!" She was delighted. "Honestly," she said. He blushed and did not answer. FARMERS Don't risk the proceeds of a whole year's work by keeping large sums of money at home. Your money will be safe in the bank. And every account is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora tion up to $5,000. THE BANK OF ELKIN R. C. Lewellyn, Pres. Garland Johnson, Vlea-Prei. Franklin PM|tr, Cashier ZEPHYR Homecoming day will be ob served at the Pleisant Ridge Methodist church next Sunday. Services will begin at 11:00 o'clock. All those attending are requested to bring a basket lunch. Everyone has a cordial invitation to attend. We would also like to have all of the former pastors present. Misses Thelma Swift and Judy Ellis spent last Saturday in Mt. I Airy on business. Mr. Hugh Smith, of High Point, is spending a few days here with relatives and also at tending the revival services at the Methodist church. Mrs. Lena Dockery, of Elkin. is spending this week here with her daughter, Mrs. Ettye Parks, and family. Mr. R. B. 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Dockery and family, of Elkin, spent last Sunday afternoon here the guests of relatives. Large crowds are attending the revival services which are in pro gress at the Methodist church. Services are held each evening at 7:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. H. M. Boyd, of Waynesboro, Ky. i Several of the farmers are in Winston-Salem and Mt. Airy with tobacco. All are looking forward to .a good price. Mrs. Nannie Snow and her daughter, Miss Vertie Snow, of Fairview, spent last Sunday here with friends and relatives. They are former residents of this com munity.