mm- - - ' - Elkin Gateway to Roaring Gap and the Blue Ridge VOL. No. XXVIII. No. 6 IATENEWC from the State and Nation ANOTHER ARREST IN DRUG CASE New York, Dec. 20 —Federal agents tonight arrested Ben jamin Simon, ex-convict ally of F. Donald Coster, who was associated with him both in, recent years and when the McKesson and Bobbins presi dent was known in his true Identity as Philip Muslca, no torious swindler. 81mon, identified by Brien McMahon, assistant U. S. at torney-general, as connected with the poultry rackets of ' 1914 in which Coster also be came involved, is the first per son so far brought to light— outside the Muslca family— who held knowledge of Cost er's past when the swindler was in command of the world's third largest drug firm. THIRD MAN IS ARRESTED Welch, W. Va., Dec. 20—A hospital patient recovering from fumes inhaled on a slag dump was identified by fed eral agents today as Wade Hanford, accused of being one of a band of men who killed two North Carolina police of ficers in a gun fight. Walter V. McLaughlin, chief of the federal bureau of in vestigation unit at Hunting ton, said Hanford's arrest left at large only Boy Kelly of the group which has been sought for the killing. Kelly, also accused of shoot ing State Trooper L E. Thom as in a gunflght at Stuart, Va., has been sought in a half dozen states. MT. AIRY IS HOST TO FARMERS Mt. Airy, Dec. 20 —Celebrat- ing the biggest year in the history of the Mt. Airy tobac co market, this Surry county city played host to more than 5,000 farmers at a festival and dance this afternoon and to night. During the past sea son more than 5,000,000 pounds of tobacco were sold on local warehouse floors, the rec ord of all time. Merchants and business peo ple of tbe city co-operated in extending the glad hand to the largest number of rural vis itors Mt. Airy has bad in many a day. A large number of handsome prizes, including an automobile, were given away during the day, the culmina tion of the tobacco marketing season. TO RECOMMEND CHANGES Raleigh, Dec. 20—Governor Hoey disclosed today that he would recommend certain changes In North Carolina's election laws to the 1939 Gen eral Assembly. The Governor's announce ment followed a conference this afternoon with W. H. Lucas, of Wilson, chairman of the state board of elections. Members of the state board will meet here tomorrow to it draft their report to the leg islature. The exact nature of the - Governor's recommendations was not disclosed. MRS. J. C. TRIPLETT PASSES THURSDAY Jonesville Woman Had Been in 111 Health for the Past Two Years FUNERAL HELD FRIDAY Mrs. Margaret Greenwood Triplett, 68, wife of Joel C. Trip lets of Jonesville, died at their home Thursday morning at 6:50. Mrs. Triplett had been in ill health for the past two years and her condition had been critical since the Saturday prior to her death. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Greenwood of Wilkes county and a woman greatly beloved. Bhe had been a resident of Jonesville fqr the post 30 years. She was a (Continued on last pace) THE ELKIN TRIBUNE \ f . - v:3- > . . . .. Led Quiet Life IB -y^W A3MM m.i ' '- » Miss Nancy Williams, above, who died early last Sunday morning at the age of 82, hid never in her life seen a train, a movie or a circus perform ance. Only once had she ever made a trip away from home, and that was to Salem, now Winston-Salem, when she was a girL—Photo by Bill Rutledge. AGED WOMAN OF YADKIN PASSES Miss Nancy Williams, 82, Had Never Seen a Train, Movie or Circus FUNERAL HELD MONDAY Miss Nancy Williams, who never in the 82 years of her life had seen a train, a movie or a circus performance, died early Sunday morning at her home near Yadkinville, where she resid ed with her sister. Miss Williams could remember only one trip away from her home, where she sat spinning at an old loom through the years until .her sight failed her, that trip took her to Salem, now Win ston-Salem, when she was a small girl. Her sister, Mrs. Lutie Peddy cord, made occasional trips from the antique laden home five miles from Yadkinville into the county seat. Mrs. Peddycord lived away from home for four years, during which time she was married. At the death of her husband she re turned to make her home with her sister. Once Mrs. Peddycord made a trip to High Point. Despite her failing sight Miss Williams never resorted to glass es. When she could no longer see to do the delicate handiwork of her laces, counterpanes and quilts she turned her attention to other things to fill the hours. Miss Williams and Mrs. Peddy cord are the last survivors of the eight children of Capt. John Wil liams, who lost his life in the Civil War. I Funeral services were held | Monday morning at 11 o'clock from Deep Creek Baptist church. The rites were in charge of Rev. J. G. Allgood. SIX INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Small Child Remains in Ser ious Condition at Hugh Chatham Hospital MACHINE TURNS OVER Six persons were injured in an automobile wreck about four miles west of Elkin on the Ronda high way Sunday afternoon. Of the six. Virginia Billings, 2, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Billings, remains in a serious condition as the result of a fractured skull. Injuries sus tained by the others were not of a serious nature although of the six, three are still confined to the hospital. .Those injured, in addition to Virginia Billings, were Mrs. Ethel Billings. W. M. S. Billings, William Billings. 72. Dwight Billings, 4, and A. M. and Claude Burcham. Mrs. Billings, Dwight, her son, and Claude Burcham, have been dis missed. The others are said to be setting along satisfactorily, with the exception of the baby. The car was driven by Claude Billings. He told officers he lost control while he was attempting to pass another car and that It overturned, skidding several feet on. Its top. The machine was badly wrecked. Occupants of the oar are from Roaring River. NEW CONGRESS IS TO MAKE SPENDING ISSUE OF SESSION Evidence of Big Battle Is Developing IS READYING MESSAGE Best Available Estimates Are Budget Will Total About Eight Billion SEN. GLASS IS OPPOSED Washington, Dec. 20.—New ev idence that President Roosevelt's spending policies will provide the 76th Congress with its most con troversial topic piled up rapidly today as the Chief Executive put the final touches to his annual state-of-the-union message. An early clash between foes and proponents of spending was fore shadowed when leaders of two powerful organizations, the Farm ers' Union and tbe Workers' Alli ance, told the President that they are strenuously opposed to proposed cuts in farm benefit or relief appropriations. Earlier Senator Alva B. Adams (D), Colo., who steered Mr/ Roosvelt's huge spend-lend bill through the last session, and Senator Pat Harrison (D), Miss., chairman of the Influential Sen ate finance committee, inferen tlally warned the White House that the gap between federal rev enues and expenditures must be closed, or increased taxation is enevltable. To their voices was added that of Senator Carter Glass (D), Va., chairman of the Senate appro priations committee and persist ent critic of new deal spending. He poined out that Congress is not bound by budget estimates and could cut appropriations either in committee or on the floor. He suggested that the most feasible way to achieve a bal ance of revenues and expendi tures is by reducing budget ex penses but added laconically, that he "does not anticipate" such action on the part of ad ministration agencies. Best available estimates are that the President's budget will total about $8,000,000,000, per haps slightly more. His figures have been closely guarded but his annual message may give some Indications, especially regarding national defense outlays which are expected to account for more than $1,000,000,000. TO PRESENT CANTATA AT JONESVILLE CHURCH "The Child Jesus," a cantata by Norman Lighthill, will be pre sented by the Jonesville Baptist church choir at the church Sun day evening, December 25, at 5:30. Sixteen members of the choir will take part in the presentation. Soloists are: Soprano, Miss Vir ginia Lineberry: tenor, Leon Mar tin: baritone, F. A. Lineberry; bass, Arthur Martin. Other out standing parts will be taken by Miss Emma Eller, Mrs. C. L. Da vis, Mrs. William Freeman, Miss Lorraine Lineberry, Mrs. M. A. Holcomb, Mrs. Odell Holcomb, Miss Evelyn Arnold and D. R. Casstevens. The public is extended a cor dial invitation to attend. Ancient Aztec Indians used an oil obtained from black widow spiders as a pain remedy. Here's Tip on How to Stamp Christmas Cards Here's a tip to folks who haven't finished Christmas cards: If you want your cards to get there on time, or get there at all, observe these simple rules: Seal all envelope cards bear ing local' address that have one-cent stamps on them. If you don't, they will be return ed to you for an additional one-half cent postage. Don't seal envelope cards addressed out of town If yon. expect them to go for a cent and a half. Maybe it will be a good Idea to clip this Information and have it handy next time yon mall a batch. According to Postmaster F. W. Graham, lots of folks have been all balled up as to their Christmas card postage. ELKIN. N. C„ THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1938 pppppwr llvp PLAN NEW SURVEY FOR STREET HERE Property Owners Object to Construction of Road; Matter Is Held Up WOULD MAR PROPERTY Holding a special meeting Tuesday night in the Elkin tax office, the Elkin board of com missioners discussed the proposed construction of a new street ex tending from the west end of Market street to join Elk Spur near the Intersection of Elk Spur and the Shoe Factory road. No action was taken and the matter was tabled pending a new sirirvey by the state highway commission. Considerable oppo sition to the construction of the road has been expressed due to the fact that it is claimed the street would mar several pieces of valuable residential property. The new survey will seek an other route which might prove more acceptable to property own ers concerned, it is understood. With the last link of the Elk in-North Wilkesboro road to be constructed soon, considerable traffic which now goes from Winston-Salem to North Wilkes boro by Yadkinville and the Boone Trail, will travel by way of Elkin. A street from Market straight through to Elk Spur would provide a direct route through Elkin, it is claimed. In event the new street was constructed, a bridge would have to be built over Big Elkin creek. DR. W. A. TRIVETTE PASSES TUESDAY I Was One of Best-Known Phy sicians of Western North Carolina IS SURVIVED BY WIDOW Dr. W. A. Trivette, 50. one of the best known physicians of Western North Carolina, died at a Statesville hospital Tuesday af ternoon, where he had been ill from pneumonia for the past two weeks. Dr. Trivette served in France with the United States medical corps during the World War. He had operated the Trivette Clinic at his home near Uhlon Grove Iredell county, since his return from the war. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gwendolyn Hartley Trivette, four brothers, Eugene Trivette, of North Wilkesboro; Dr. Parks Trivette, of Mooresville; D. A. Trivette, of Greensboro; Sylvan us Trivette, of Winston-Salem; and four sisters, Mrs. Emma Sale, Mrs. John Johnson and Mrs. J. N. Binkley, of Union Grove, and Mrs. Donald Moorefleld, of Harmony. INSTALLATION OF OIL HEATER NEARLY DONE Installation will be completed this week of a modern oil heat ing plant in the First Baptist church in this city. When com pleted the plant will heat the en tire church, both upstairs and down, and will be quite an im provement over the former hot air furnace. To Judge Home Lights Here December 23 Judging in the home lighting contest here, which is being sponsored by The Elkin Wo man's Club, will be held on Friday night, December 23. Those competing for the prizes are urged to turn on their lights early and burn them as late as possible each night during the Christmas season. The prize money, which to tals SIO.OO, is being donated equally by the club and Duke Power company. MT. AIRY CHILDREN PERISH IN BLAZE Tragedy struck suddenly in the home of Foy Midkiff, of Mt. Airy, about 11 o'clock Wed nesday morning, when fire claimed the lives of the three Midkiff children, all under five years of age. The children were left alone in the home while their mother went to their grandmother's house a short distance away. She returned to find the house a roaring mass of flames with all three children trapped in side. The bodies were so badly burned it was almost impos sible to identify them. One was charred to a crisp. The flames were thought to have started from an open grate. Names of the children were not available here Wed nesday afternoon. SCULPTURE TO BE PLACED IN P. 0. • Art Work Is to Depict Impor tant Point in Historic De velopment of Elkin CONTRIBUTED B Y GOV'T. Washington, D. C., Dec. 20 — (WNS)—A sculptured relief in plaster, to be done by a New York artist,-will be placed in the lobby of the Elkin postoffice within a few months. This will be the Federal Gov ernment's contribution to art in Elkin. Anita Weschler, 23 MacDougal Alley. York City, has been awarded a contract to do the work. Miss Weschler attracted the attention of officials of the section of painting and sculpture of the Treasury Department with her work in the Bronx, New Yofrk, postoffice art competition. She is rated as one of the bet ter young scuptreases of the Metropolitan Area. The relief will be hard-finish ed and painted, and will be con structed around a theme involv ing an important point in the historical development of Elkin. The first election held in America was on May 18, 1631, when John Winthrop was elected governor of the Massachusetts colony. KIWANIANS HOSTS TO LOCAL NURSES Will Stage Annual Christmas Auction Sale at Meeting This Evening PROCEEDS TO CHARITY i Nurses of Hugh Chatham Memorial hospital were the guests of the Elkin Klwanis club at a banquet at Hotel Elkin last Thursday evening. The nurses were welcomed by Kiwanian w. M. Allen. Following the banquet, a brief program was staged by a group made up of Gene Hall, Leon Mar tin, Virginia Lineberry, Magda lene Martin, Byron Bryan, Dor othy Colhard, Lillian Browning and Alan Browning, Jr., featuring as its climax a burlesque opera tion in which the leg of the pa tient was sawed off with a meat saw.. At this evening's meeting of the club, the Kiwanians will hold their annual Christmas auction sale, proceeds of which will go to the fund to provide Christmas cheer for less fortunate families. Large sums have been raised in this way each year, and this ev ening's auction is expected to be a big success. The auction will be open to anyone who wishes to bid on the various articles offered for sale, and thus aid in a worthy cause. USE PLANE TO SPOT STILLS —N 1 Ovei* 60 Taken in Wilkes in One Week by Government Men in This Way FEW MEN CAPTURED Between 60 and 70 stills have been destroyed in Wilkes county during the past week as the re sult of airplane scouting trips by alcohol tax unit investigators, it has been learned from unofficial but reliable sources. However, although the airplane acts as an aid to officers in spotting whisky plants, it also acts as a warning to operators, who make haste in leaving the scene after a plane swoops down near the tree tops overhead. Less than half a dozen arrests have been made to date as the result of the raids, it was said. Brush arbors, erected over the stills in the ravines have failed to thwart the efforts of the raiders, who chart suspicious looking places and return to them on foot. CHRISTMAS SETTING ERECTED AT HOSPITAL Through the courtesy of civic organizations and individuals a beautiful Christinas setting has been arranged at the entrance to Hugh phatham Memorial hos pital. The setting is a life-size figure of "The Shepherd and His Flock," and lighted electrically it presents an Impressive scene. Citizens of the town and com munity are Invited to drive by and view the scene and those de siring to do so are reminded that It is much more impressive after dark when it is lighted. 16 PAGES TWO SECTIONS PUBLISHED WEEKLY BITTER FIGHT ON MEDICINE IMMINENT AFTER INDICTMENT Action on Anti-Trust Count Gets Quick Response ARE TO FIGHT CHARGE American Medical Associa tion and Others Named by Federal Body AGAINST HEALTH UNIT Washington, Dec. 20—A legal fight fraught with major import for the future history of medical care in the United states began today when a federal grand jury indicted the American Medical Association, three affiliated socie - ties, and 21 leading physicians on a charge of violating the Sher man anti-trust act. The medical association an nounced immediately that it would throw all its energies into the battle against the charge. Dr. Morris Fishbein, leader In the association, said at Chicago that its house of delegates had author ■ ized its board of directors to "de fend the case to the limit." The indictment grows out of a fight by organized medicine I against Group Health associa * tion, incorporated, a co-operative set up in Washington to provide 3 medical care for government workers who pay periodical, risk sharing fees in advance. The charge is that the defend ants conspired to restrain trade f by preventing physicians hired by the co-operative from practicing i in Washington hospitals or con s suiting with other doctors. It is i also alleged that one doctor was t ousted from the District of Co lumbia medical society because of Ir his work with the co-operative, and that proceedings were start f ed against another for the fame 3 reason. , Thurman Arnold, new assistant - attorney general who contends - the anti-trust laws have not been ? rigorously enforced In the past, l instituted the action against the - medical association and 'the - others named defendants today. Small Boy Writes Old Santa Claus For Cowboy Suit A small boy Is lying in bed at Hugh Chatham Memorial hos pital happily awaiting the visit of Santa Claus Saturday night. For when Santa comes, he is going to bring the youngster a cowboy suit, in addition to apples, oranges, nuts and candy. Or so the youngster firmly be lieves, for didn't he write Santa a letter and tell him that is what he wants. Sure he will bring all that was asked for, especially the cowboy suit, for Santa is good to good little boys. And Billy has been a good little boy. Good while hospital sur geons have performed over a dozen operations on his little body in order to make him strong again, uncomplaining as, week after week has slipped by with but "slight change in his condi tion. Yes sir, Billy knows that Santa is going to bring that cowboy suit. But what he doesn't know is that his parents, both of Elkin, are hard pressed, what with hos pital bills to pay. and can give Santa but little aid. And that's where you may come in. Anyone wishing to contribute small amounts to go toward help ing Santa bring Billy the cow boy suit may do so by leaving the money at The Tribune of fice. All donations will be prompt ly turned over to Miss Abrams, of the hospital nursing staff, who will take the matter up at once with the jolly old fellow. But hurry. Tribune Office To Be Closed Saturday, Monday The Tribune office will be closed Saturday and Monday In observance of Christmas In order that employees may en- Joy a few days of rest during the holidays. Although to be closed Mon day, next week's brae of the paper will at Its rrg «W IWTW.

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