FRfE PROGRAM FOR JpERS John Deere Day Monday to Feature Movies at Elkin School Gym SPONSORED BY HINSHAW Free to fanners In thts nelghborUiR communities, .will be the big John Deere Day movie program to be held at tlic Elldn school gymnasium Monday. Feb> ruary 3, beginning at 1:00 pjn. According to the Hinsliaw Cash Hardware Co., local John Deere dealer, this year’s John Deere Day movie program will appeal to everyone who has anything to do with farming. Leo Hlnshaw. owner of the store, extends a cordial Invitation to every fann er, fanner’s wife, and farm boy to come to this big day of enter tainment and education. The main attraction. "Melody Comes to Town.” is a sparkling, all-talking picture with a popular Hollywood cast. It's an appeal ing story of a rural commimlty rallying to the support of a worth-while cause. Packed with sentiment, laughs, and thrilling miisic, this heart-warming pic ture will long be remembered by those who see it. In addition to "Melody Comes to I'own." four other i talking pictures will be shown. They include "The Rond to Hap piness"—an interesting story of John and Claire Blane, a typical small-farm couple who eliminat ed many long, Imrd hours of work and found a new happiness in farm life . . . "The Sheppards Take a Vacation"—an education al picture depicting the ciiange in itarvcstlng methods that’s taking place on small- and medium-sized farms througliout Uic country "The Control of Quality"—an lightening pictiirc that takes you "behind the scene.s’’ In the build ing of modern farm tractors . . and a short news reel of "What'i New In Farm Equipment foj 1941.’’ After the Bombers Leave THE ELKIN TRIBUNE. ELKIN. NORTH CAROLINA Thursday. January 30. mUl LONDON. Eng. ... A fine study in facial expression U furnished by this view of British soldiers aiding in rescue work that followed a terrldc demoUtion-bomb raid on the British metropolis. Walls that were Judged unsafe, were hauled down in this manner. According to Mr. HUishaw, ad mission to the John Deere Day Show will be by ticket only. Any farmer who has not received tickets can get them by Inquiring at his store before the day of the show. PARTY PLANS IN READINESS (Continued from Page Onei the round dance, wliicli will begin at 9 o’clock. An added attraction' for the evening will be a floor show by Jacqueline Dormtny dance studio in Winston-Salem. The show, which will be staged about 10:30. will feature six teams of waltz exhibition dancers, a gypsy dancer, two tap soloists. wlUi an exhibition of tap. character and I'l Italian Generals with their staffs, were shown upon their arrival, surrounded Proceeds of the party, which Is being held in conjuctlon with similar parties throughout nation, will be used to combat infantile paralysis, one half of the the amount rcmolnlng to aid the fight against dread disease In this community. KIWANIS CLUB HEARS REVIEW iConllnued from Page One) He slated he considered a sta dium one of the biggest needs for healthful recreation for the com munity’s girls and boys. Mr. Duncan also urged the club to give all newcomers a hand of welcome. The motion to ask the State Highway coRuniasinn to replace the Elkin approach to the upper bridge was passed unanimously. During the meeting the Kl- antans recognized the honor re cently conferred upon Tlie Tri bune by the North Carolina Press Association, and expressed con- gralulation.s. I President W. M. Allen prc.sidedi the meeting. Klwanian D. j Yadkinville G. Smith wft-s In charge of the Beulah program. i Millers Creek I White Plains FIVE YADKIN SCHOOLS 1 west YadkUi YET UNBEATEN (Continued from Page One) Handsome trophies will be award ed the winners. The percentage standings thus far: Glrb Team.s Sparta West Yadkin . Mountain View White Plains , Honda . Boonvllle Wc.stficid Courtney Low Gap Yadkinville Franklin Copeland Dobson Pitot Mountain .... Fiat Rock JonesvUle Beulah Roaring River Shoals Mountain Park Elkin ., Boy.s Teams DB. MUDD The assassination of President Lincoln was one of the biggest tragedies of all time, for he was loved by those who lived in the south as well as by the northern ers. Undoubtedly the man who caused his death was not men tally balanced but felt that-in do ing what he did he was perform ing a feat that would rank him as a great hero of the southland, when, as a matter of fact it did Just the opposite. I speak as a man who knows wliat he is talk ing about for i was bom in Vir ginia. that state where the great est dramas of the Civil War were staged and whose people suffer ed more than In any other dur ing those terrible days. After Booth killed President Lincoln who was seated in a box Ford’s nieatre. he jumped from the second floor to the stage and In doing so broke several small bones of his foot. Limping, he reached his horse, held in the alley behind the theatre by Negro goy. and fled to Maryland, crossing the Anacostta bridge, hoping to get into the South. However, his foot began swell ing and the pain was so Intense that he was forced to dismount and seek medical help. He woke Dr. Mudd. a country physician, who never before had seen or heard of him. and after be ing ministered to by the doctor, who helped him remount hb steed, continued his Journey. In stead of going further on as he told Dr. Mudd. he went Into hiding In the physician’s bari. and was found there and shot by Sergeant Corbett of a Michigan Cavalry Regiment. Dr. Mudd was arrested and al though absolutely innocent, wa: tried as an accomplice for the murder of the President and found guilty. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in a fort In the Dry Tortugas, a group of coral islands, situated off the coast of Florida. Yellow fever broke out among W. L. Pet. the garrison and many officers 0 1000 (tnd men succumbed to its attack. 1 900 Finally the army surgeon died In 1 833] the epidemic, and in this crisis 2 800 Or. Mudd volunteered to act, with 4 766 such success that there were no 2 714 more deaths. Later at the request 4 600 of the entire garrison he was par- 2 600 doned. 2 600 I was stationed at the Naval proving Ground at Indian Head. Maryland, about five miles from the home of Dr. Mudd. where he had retired to again resume the practice of medicine. Frequently In the evening l rode over to 3751 spend the evening with this ven- erabie doctor and talk of old times. He was bitter in his de nunciation of the treatment he had received and many, many times told me had he known who Booth was and what he had done, that he would have turned him over to the authorities. CLOSED BY INFLl'ENZA Mountain Park Five of the eight schools in' 5**'*”, ' Copeland * Ronda Dobson Yadkin county are now closed account of Influenza, it has been announced by Fred C. Hobson, county superintendent, the last two to close being Wc.st Yadkin and Boonvlllc, Yadkinville, Courtney and Porbush were closed about a week ago. Opening dates for the schools have been tentatively set Monday, although their opening will depend on the prevalency of the epidemic at that time. Regardless of the flu. a sche duled basketball game between West Yadkin and Boonville will be played Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the West Yadkin gym. Dr. James H. Howard CHIROPRA(TOR Announces the Opening of Office in New W.M. ALLEN BUILDING Across from Postoffice on West Main Street DATE OF OPENING-FEB. 3 Would Appreciate a Friendly Visit Boonville 3 Westfield ,2 Pianklin 2 Low Gap 1 Jonesvllle 1 Sparta ,0 Courtney 0 Pilot Mountain 0 Roaring River 0 Shoals 0 WPA Salaries in North Carolina Washington. Jan. 25 I highest Works Projects admlnls- ' tratlon salary paid to officials of the North Carolina organlzaUiai went to Administrator Charles C McGinnis, according to a report submitted to the House appro priations committee. He received $6,000, weU above the $4,800. $4,400 and $4,000 paid to Immediate assistante. There were many salaries in the $3 000 classlficaUon and hundreds be tween $2,000 -vnd $3,000. The list of aTlarles aoove $2 000 In this section is as follows: In the Winston-Salem district U Usted Clarence Messlck, YadkinvlUe. assistant supe tendent. 42.460.00. in the Mount Airy district. Kennetli w Boyall. formerly of Yadkinville superin tendent, $2,038.00. Chas B Huff, superintendent. East serd, $2.- 518.00: w. Evan Poindexter East Bend, superintendent, $2,162.00. Well Defined Definition of the bird that got caught In the lawn mower — shredded tweet! B. W. DOUGLASS PASSES AWAY (Continued from Pago One) for a number of years. During his residence in Dobson he served four years as mayor of the town. He was a salesman prior to re signing on account of lU health. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist church in this city and was a highly respected He Is survived by his wife, who was before her marriage Miss Nonnie Brown, and an adopted daughter. Mrs. James Transou. of Elkin. A brief funeral service will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at one o’clock at the late home. In charge of Rev. Stephen Morrisett, pastor of the deceased, and the funeral proper will be held at Roaring Gap Baptist church at 2 o’clock, with the rites in charge of Rev. Morrisett. assisted by Rev. Grant Cothren. Burial will be in the church cemetery. THREE MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Three marriage license have been issued from the office of the i Surry county register of deeds' during the past week to the fol-j lowing couples: Holl W. Simpson. | Liberty, and Miss Thelma Chris-; tine Wall, Ararat; Rufus South I and Hene Blaxson. both of Am- onate, Va: J. Monroe Hiatt. Mt. Airy, and Edna Ennis. Landis. WINDSOR. Jan. 38.—Judge lYancb D. Winston. 83, lien- tenant-fovemof from 1964-08 and twlee appointed a Superior court Judge, died early tonlghL He was the oldest IMsg alum nus ot the Unlrerslty of North Carolina and at the time of his death was Judge of the Bertie county geiMral court. AT CASHWELL’S I CASHWELL’S FIRST Begins Friday A. M. HUNDREDS OF VALUES! TO S.4VE YOU MONEY! Look! Ixiok! Look! SPECIAL! Saturday Morning Only 11:00 to 12:00 O’Clock Regular 29c I-StrinR Slick BROOMS 5 ^^ - Limited One to a Each Custumer OCEANS OF NOTIONS ALL ONE PRICE! Any Item 3c Any Item CANNON FIRST QUALITY NYLON HOSE Regular SLe.^ Value fl.39 pr. SEWING MACHINE OIL PETROLEUM JEU.Y EGG TURNERS LARGE SPOOL THREAD SAFETY PINS CAN OPENERS LOOSELEAF NOTEBOOK FILLER lie BIG 5 WRITING TABLET TOOTH PICKS. BOX I.udies* Pure Silk 3 Thread - -15 Gauge Full Fa.shloncd HOSIERY 39c Pair ASPIRIN TABLETS. BOX FINGER NAIL POLISH STEEL WOOL, BOX MERCUROCHROME. BOTTLE IODINE. BOTTLE HAIR CO.MBS FOR THE FAMILY PEROXIDE. BOTTLE COMPOSITION BOOKS SHAVING LOTION LADIES’ BELTS SHOE STRINGS SHOE POLISH M'^CALL PATTERNS Every Size and Style. Regular 3oc and 50c value.'?. While They Last, Choice 9c Each POWDER PUFFS PAPER NAPKINS Children’s Long Sleeve SWEATERS 19c Men’s Dress And Work PANTS Amazing Value.4 i LADIES' COATS Formerly Sold for $4.95 up . to $12.95 Men’s 8-02. Sanforized OVERALLS 89c Popular Brand Cigarettes ^20 c Pack Luckies - Old Gold • Camel Raleigh - Chesterfield 11 Men's Good Quallt}- WORK SHIRTS 39c'"“ Loedt for the Store with the Silver Front TOBACCO CANVAS—All Widths-jiOwest^Fricesin Town CASHWELL»~ ■4 I Elkin, AT CASHWELL’S

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