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Elkin "The Beet Little Town in North Carolina" VOL. No. XXX. No. 5 News of Jonesville Miss Virginia Lineberry, Editor Miss Lorene Osborne, Mrs. Max Anthony and son, Staley, spent Tuesday and Wednesday In Win ston-Salem. Mrs. Bradford Paw, of Hickory, spent last week here with Mr. Jack Osborne and family. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Alexan der, Mr. and Mrs. Gil Carter, Miss Ici Wilmoth and Mr. Rufus Wil moth spent Friday in Winston- Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Poindexter, of East Bend, spent the week-end here in the home of Mr. Jack Osborne. Mr. and Mrs. Errol Berry and Mrs. P. H. Underwood spent Tuesday in Winston-Salem. Rogers Electric Shoe Shop WmiStOI GREYHOUND TERMINAL Kill GREYHOUNO S '' Santa Knows a Modern ENTERPRISE RANGE "Will Make the Ideal Gift for the Home This Christmas! OTHER FINE SUGGESTIONS NATURAL FINISH CEDAR CHESTS OCCASIONAL CHAIRS AND TABLES * FLOOR LAMPS ELECTRIC AND BATTERY RADIOS Home Furniture Co. Chas. Jones Phone 180 Troy Church THE ELKIN TRIBUNE Phone 44-M Mr. and Mrs. Gray Brown and daughter, Sandra, of Burlington, spent Monday and Tuesday here with Mrs. Tat Davis. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Lineberry had as their dinner guests Sun day, rAr. and Mrs. Delos Under wood and son, Tony, Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Connell and Mrs. P. H. Underwood. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Hanks and Misses Levada and Eartie Hanks were the dinner guests of their father, Mr. J. S. Hanks, of Sparta, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Niley Love and son, Kenneth, of North Wilkes boro, were the Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Z. B. Mar tin. Mr. and Mrs. Delos Underwood and son, Tony, Mrs. P. H. Under wood and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lineberry spent Sunday after noon in the home of Mr. Henry Freeze, of Winston-Salem. Mrs. Dewey Helton and daugh ter, Anita, of Fayetteville, arriv ed here Sunday night to spend the Christmas holidays here with friends and relatives. " Miss Hilda Gae Renegar, stu dent at W. C. U. N. C., Greens boro, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Renegar. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hampton and Miss Angell Hampton spent Saturday in Winston-Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Joe "Paris, of West Yadkin, visited here Sunday. Mr. Robert Martin spent Sun day in North Wilkesboro. Mr. ihd Mrs. Roy Hampton visited Mrs. Goforth, who is a pa tient at Davis hospital, States ville, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Chappell and daughter, Dorethea, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmoth Swaim spent Sunday in Greensboro. Mrs. Robert Apperson, Mrs. J. C. Chappell and daughter, Dore thea, and Misses Erlene and Eve lyn Mayberry spent Saturday In Winston-Salem. The annual Week of Prayer will be observed Thursday night at the Baptist church. All Y. W. A., G. A., R. A. members and missionary circles are urged to attend. The G. A. members will present an interesting program. Mozart Club Meets Wednesday Afternoon The Mozart Music club, direct ed by Mrs. Ivry Johnson, met Wednesday afternoon at her home for their first meeting. They organized just recently. Miss Marian Grace presented an interesting program which consisted of musical illustrations. During the business period routine business was transacted. The motto, "Be Sharp, Be Na tural," and the colors, blue and gold, were decided upon. Refreshments were served to the following members: Betty Jean Pardue, Marian Groce, Bet ty Mae Hemric, Patsy Stroud, Bobby Pardue, Mary Windsor, Mildred Vestal, Sara Lou Reece, Gerry Burgess, Edith Johnson, Peggy Morrison, Vena Shore, and the hostess, Mrs. Johnson. Delia Woodhouse Circle Meets Tuesday Night The Delia Woodhouse circle of the Baptist church met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. W. I. Shugart, with one new member and three visitors present. Miss Bertha Adams was in charge of the devotionals. Mrs. D. G. Reece was in charge of the program, "Pressing on Through Difficulties," and was assisted by Mesdames F. A. Lineberry, Will Holcomb, John Arnold and Miss Bertha Adams. The latter and Mrs. Ray Smith rendered a duet, "Joy to the World." Mrs. Will Holcomb, president, presided during the business pe riod. Mrs. D. R. Casstevens, gen eral president over both circles, was present and gave an interest ing talk. Refreshments were served dur ing the social hour. "Uncle" Peter Harris Dies at Boonville Peter L. Harris, widely known colored man of near Boonville died' at his home Friday after a critical illness of five days. He would have been 95 years old had he lived six more days. "Uncle Peter" as he was known was born in Stokes county but had spent most of his life in Yadkin. He was a body guard for Capt. Hickerson of near Jonesville dur ing the civil wad and was on the pension rolls of the state, his last check arriving the day before he died. Following the civil war he taught school in this county for 55 years. He belonged to the old type of colored person and liked to mingle with his white friends. He was the father of nine children, all living. They are E. 0., Gray and Peter, Jr., of Boon ville; Annie, a teacher at Elkin; Gertrude Fulton, Durham; Ben jamin of Jersey City; Harvey of Boston; Merlia Brewington of Durham; Lula Schoolar a teacher at Roxboro. He was buried at Boonville Sun day afternoon after the funeral was held at the Boonville colored Presbyterian church. Death Claims Mrs. Cummings Mrs. Carrie A. Cummings, 57, was claimed by death at her home near Boonvllle Saturday. She was the wife of Thomas .C. Cum mings and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Patton. Survivors include eight children, Taft and Richard Cummings and Miss Jettie Cummings of Boon vllle; Gaither of Independance, Va.; Gorrel of Eastern North Car olina; Raymond of Walnut Cove; Glenn of Port Bragg; Mrs. Carrie May Masten of Elkin; two broth ers, William Patton of Pilot Mountain; and Gorden Patton of Jonesville; two sisters, Mrs. Aman tha Shore of Jonesville and Mrs. Tilda Barber of Rusk. She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist church. The funeral was held Monday at Boonville Baptist church with Rev. Eli Jordan in charge. Burial was in the church cemetery* ELKIN, N. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1940 W. A. CHURCH DIES SUDDENLY Suffers Heart Attack at His Place of Business on N. Bridge Street FUNERAL HELD MONDAY Wiley Ambrose Church, 50, died Sunday afternoon about 3:30 as he was being placed in an ambu lance to be taken to the local hospital for treatment for a heart attack which he suffered a few minutes previously at his cafe on Bridge street. He had been suf fering from a heart ailment for several days. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Church, of Wilkes county, and moved to Elkin only a few weeks ago to engage in business after several years of residence in Winston-Salem. He was twice married, and both of his wives preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters of the first marriage. Six brothers, R. L. Church, of Elkin; J. B. Church, Roaring River; C. W. Church, Millers Creek; E. E., A. M. and Lafayette Church, of Winston-Salem, also survive. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Pleasant Home church in Wilkes county. Interment was in the family plot in the church cemetery. INFANT LASTER CHILD PASSES AWAY MONDAY Minnie Lou Laster, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laster, of Ronda, passed away Monday afternoon at the local hospital from a serious illness of several weeks. In addition to her parents she is survived by a younger brother, Billy, her par ents and her paternal and ma ternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Laster, of Ronda, and Mr. and Mrs. Santford Sparks, of Roaring River. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Little Elkin Baptist church. TO PRESENT PLAY TRAPHILL SCHOOL A play, "The Eighteen Carat Boob," will be presented Saturday evening, December 14, at 7:30, by the senior class of Traphill high school. The play, a three-act comedy-drama, promises an ev ening of delightful entertainment'. The cast is composed of members of the senior class. A small admission fee will be charged. The public is invited. MEATS A longe range procurement program for the purchase of meats to meet demands of the 1,- 400,000 men who will soon be un der arms or training is being de veloped by the National Defense Commission. Vegetable Laxative Has Important Points This laxative does three important things for most users. If simple directions are followed, it usually acts punctually, thoroughly, gently. You will like spicy BLACK DRAUGHT'S way. Chief of its all vegetable ingredients is an "intesti nal tonic-laxative" which helps tone lazy bowel muscles. Next time, take BLACK-DRAUGHT. Econom ical, too: 25 to 40 doses, 25c. m BRING IN YOUR SICK WATCH §- SPEEDV ' RECOVERY GUARANTEED Prices Always Low! W. M. WALL JEWELER Phone 56 1 mad. If ELKIN MERCHANTS 1 m have made it easy this year for Santa to fill his pack by amassing the most D 3 % impressive line of Christmas merchandise to be found in any small city. W The Bank of Elkin congratulates the businessmen of the town upon the fine shopping district they have created and joins in welcoming Christ- m mas shoppers to this city. At the same time we invite you to visit us and to take advantage of the services our strong bank can render you. The Bank of Elkin I Member FDIC g ELKIN, N. C. I WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE . jfe ■mm _ Supreme Triple Fl«w. 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