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ELKIN The Best Little Town In North Carolina The Elkin Tribune > , i ELKIN Gateway To Roaring Gap and the Blue Ridge I “ VOL. NO. XXXIV No. 18 PUBLISHED WEEKLY ELKIN, N. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1946 $2.00 PER YEAR 16 PAGES—-TWO SECTIONS ■>Dr. J. S. Hiatt *Is Selected As \Hospital Head _ * Will Come To * Elkin Around p First Of June Dr. J. S. Hiatt, of Statesville, has been selected as general sup erintendent of Hugh Chatham ^ Memorial Hospital here to suc W ceed Dr. C. C. Weaver, who died on March 19 after a brief illness. The announcement was made by Dr. L. B. Abernethy, of Charlotte, chairman of the hospital board Al directors. JR Dr. Hiatt will continue to de vote a greater part of his time during April and May to comple tion of his work as Western North j Carolina confqjjence executive sec , yetary of the Methodist College " Advance. However, beginning June 1, he will devote his entire time to the local hospital and will j make his home here. J In the meantime the work of the general superintendency will be divided between Dr. Hiatt, Dr. Abernethy, who was instrumental in the building of the hospital and who served as superintendent A for 11 years: Dr. Harry L. John son, surgical superintendent, and Dr. Vernon W. Taylor, medical superintendent. Jk Charles C. Weaver, Jr., of this ^eity has been chosen to succeed his father as Western North Car olina conference director of the Golden Cross. Mr. Weaver will \perform this work in addition to his duties with the Chatham Manufacturing Co. Dr. Hiatt and Mr. Weaver were • selected for the two positions by ” the board of directors of the hos pital. These choices have been confirmed by the Western North Carolina Conference Board of / Hospitals and Homes, and Bishop a Clare Purcell of the Charlotte area of the Methodist church. Since he entered the Western North Carolina conference in 1906 * Dr. Hiatt has filled a number of fk leading appointments in the con ference, including a term here as District Superintendent, having been appointed in the fall of 1939. Much of his ministry has been in * the district superintendency, and he has been widely recognized as ♦ an able administrator as well as a very effective pastor. Leaders #say that he is rendering excep tionally strong service as active head of the Methodist College ad vance in this conference. 4 * f f t 4 i VISITATION IS REAL SUCCESS Over One Hundred Ally Themselves With Church During Week 475 ARE INTERVIEWED By every standard of measure ment the Home-Visitation Evan gelism campaign that was con ducted last week under the spon sorship of the Elkin-Jonesville Area Ministers Association was a success. As a result of the religious cen sus taken earlier in the month, it was revealed that there were seven hundred fifty-four persons in the Elkin-Jonesville community who were not actively allied with a church in either Elkin or Jones ville. During the week teams of lay men interviewed four hundred seventy-five prospects. Out of this number, forty-five made a profession of belief in Christ and seventy-eight transferred their church letters. This was a total of one hundred twenty-three de cisions or twenty-five percent for the five-nights visitation. The Home-Visitation campaign was conducted by Dr. F. S. Love, superintendent of Lake Juna luska. Elks Lose To Mount Airy Nine By 10-0 Defeated 10-0 in their first game of the baseball season Tues day afternoon with Mount Airy High School, at Mount Airy, the Elkin squad will attempt a come back here Friday afternoon when the Granite City team comes here to play. According to information re ceived from the high school Wed nesday afternoon, Elkin will play Statesville here this evening (Thursday) at 3:30 o’clock. JL TO COME HERE — Dr. J. S. Hiatt, of Statesville, has been selected to succeed the late Dr. C. C. Weaver as general super intendent of Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital here. Dr. Hiatt will come to Elkin June 1. NINE BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED Considerable Construction Is Now Linder Way Within Corporate Limits BUSINESS BLDGS., HOMES During the past week nine building permits have been issued for the erection of new buildings and additions to old within the porate limits of Elkin, accord ing to Ted Brown, building in spector. Several of these structures were already underway before permits were secured. Although the city ordinance requiring such permits has been in effect since 1940, rigid enforcement of its provisions have been delayed until recently, due to the limited amount of building taking place during the war. Permits were issued for the fol lowing buildings: Pure Oil Company, bulk plant and underground storage tanks, South Bridge street; Pure Oil Company, addition to service sta tion, West Main and Church streets; Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Reeves, residence, 100 block, Church street; Flake Brown, resi dence, 400 block, Elk Spur street; Yadkin Auto Sales, garage and salesroom, 1000 block, North Bridge street; E. C. W. Jacobs, work shop, 205 Church street; O. T. Blackburn, one row of houses or an apartment, four units, 300 block, North Bridge street; Chat ham Manufacturing Company, ad dition to mill; Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, central heat ing plant and laundry. CHATHAM IS TO SPEAK AT MEET Elkin Wildlife Club To Stage Session At Neaves’ Park Friday MANY GUESTS EXPECTED Thurmond Chatham, a former member of the North Carolina Board of Conservation and De velopment, will be principal speak er at a meeting of the Elkin Wild life Club, which is to hold a sup per meeting at Neaves’ Park here Friday, April 5, at 7:00 p. m. In addition to the 315 local members of the organization who are expected to attend, a number of guests have been invited. Among those from out of town expected are E. J. Stoker, of Greensboro, secretary of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation; P. K. Gravely, Rocky Mount, presi dent of the State federation; Col. Frank Page, Greensboro, a past president, and others. A representation at the meeting is also expected from Alleghany, Wilkes, Yadkin, Iredell, Forsyth and other counties which have similar clubs. The Elkin Wildlife Club was or ganized last year for the conserva tion and protection of wildlife re sources. H. C. Hatch is president, Hugh Royall, vice-president, and Sam Neaves, secretary-treasurer. Members of Elkin’s three civic clubs, the Jaycees, Kiwanis and Lions, have been invited to attend the meeting. POLITICAL POT IS BOILING AS TAYLOR QUITS Withdraws From Fifth Dis trict Congressional Race SNOW IS CANDIDATE R. P. Jones, Of Mount Airy, Files For Seat In The State Senate FOWLER IS MENTIONED The political pot continued to boil Wednesday morning with the announcement of the withdrawal from the Fifth District Congres sional race of Sheriff John J. Tay lor, of Danbury, and the an nouncement for lesser offices by a number of candidates, including M. Q. snow, chairman of the Sur ry county board of commissioners, who has filed to succeed himself in office. Sheriff Taylor said he was with drawing from the Congressional race because if he stayed in “a second primary might be neces sary and in order to avoid this expense to the taxpayers and the loss of time required for voting in a second primary, I have decided to withdraw . . The Stokes county candidate’s action leaves four persons in the race, one of whom—Lawrence E. Watt—has indicated he will prob ably withdraw. In addition to Mr. Watt, other candidates are Thurmond Chatham, of Elkin and Winston-Salem; Attorney J. J. Harris, Winston-Salem, and the incumbent, Rep. John H. Folger. Locally, M. Q. Snow announced his candidacy by filing. He has served as commissioner since 1932, and for the past several years has served as chairman of the board. Henry Dobson, of Elkin, who announced a week or so ago that he expected to be a candidate for the State house of representatives, has filed, as has R. P. Jones, of Mount Airy, who seeks a seat from Surry and Stokes in the State Senate. Mr. Jones is at present a member of the Surry board of commissioners, and it is under stood that Marshall Fowler, of Mount Airy, has been mentioned as a possible successor to him on the county board. S. M. Smith, of Pilot Mountain, at present a member of the coun ty board, has also filed to succeed himself in that capacity, it was learned Wednesday. BENNETT IS TO HEAD CAMPAIGN Will Manage Thurmond Chat ham’s Race For Con gressional Seat OF WINSTON-SALEM Thurmond Chatham, of Elkin and Winston-Salem, candidate for Democratic nomination for the Fifth District’s Congressional seat, has announced the selection of Paul Bennett, Winston-Salem, as ,his campaign manager. Mr. Bennett, postmaster of Winston-Salem from 1934 to 1938, is a well known oil company exe cutive and civic leader. Issuing a short statement, Mr. Chatham said: ‘‘I am happy to announce that my lifelong friend, Paul Bennett, of Winston-Salem, will manage my campaign for Congress. Paul Bennett’s interest in good govern ment is well known through North Carolina.” By this announcement Mr. Chatham dispelled any doubt which may have existed regarding his intention to make a full fledged fight for the post for which he is a candidate. The post is now occupied by John H. Folger, who will also be in the running. Other candidates are Sheriff John Taylor, Danbury: and Joe Harris, Winston-Salem. A fifth candi date, Lawrence Watt, Reidsville and Raleigh attorney, withdrew from the race following Folger's decision to run again. Mr. Bennett, who has stated that campaign headquarters will be established in Forsyth county, declared: “I am proijd of the chance to manage Thurmond Chatham’s campaign. I have known him all my life, and I have known of his sincere interest in the people of North Carolina. ‘‘As a- veteran of two World Wars, he has always put the wel fare of-his country and state first. He has made an outstanding suc cess as a farmer and a business man. i know that he will make a ; good Congressman.” An executive and partner in the ■ Quality Oil Company, district dis tributors, Mr. Bennett is a gradu- : ate of the University of North Carolina. His home in Winston Salem is at 421 Westover Avenue. ] CHOW LINE AT LEGIONNAIRES MEETING — Pictured above is part of a line of hungry veterans, a line which succeeded in doing away with almost a quarter ton of barbecued pork. In the center of the picture, receiving a portion of cornbread, is Thurmond Chatham, candidate for Congress and guest speaker of the evening. Behind Mr. Chatham is Dixie Graham, post adjutant. Serving is Henry Dobson. —Photo by Bell I I LEGION STAGES BARBECUE HERE Thurmond Chatham Principal Speaker At Supper Held Friday Night DISPLAY NEW COLORS At a barbecue supper, held last Friday night at Neaves’ Park, members of the George Gray Post, American Legion, heard a short address delivered by Thurmond Chatham, candidate for Democra tic nomination to Congress from this district. The meeting was held to mark the close of a recent membership drive conducted by the post. In conjunction with the drive, it was announced that the Elkin post is now the most outstanding in the state from the standpoint of ; membership. Given a quota of 93, the drive resulted in bringing the total complement of members to 351. This makes it the third larg est post in this district, being ex ceeded only by Winston-Salem and Mount Airy. Mr. Chatham was introduced by Earl McMichael, Winston-Salem solicitor. Mr. McMichael review ed briefly the speaker’s record in World Wars I and II, and praised highly his accomplishments as a civic leader in North Carolina. During his address, Mr. Chat* ham stated: “You men are preferred stock holders in the greatest corporation in the world, the USA. You help ed win the war; now you must help win the peace.” He further reminded members that, during the interim between the two World Wars, only two or ganizations foresaw the danger of the second conflict and continu ally agitated for a strong national defense, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The new colors, a post flag and an American flag, were displayed for the first time Friday night. They were mounted on either side of the speakers’ platform. Color bearers were Earl Day and David Brown. Guards were James Gray and Joe Gilliam. Earl Queen served as master of ceremonies, and J. B. Bell was of ficial cook. Mr. Bell had his ef forts rewarded by observing near ly a quarter of a ton of barbecued pork disappear into the mouths of hungry legionnaires. Dixie Graham, Post Adjutant, announced that the George Gray (Continued on page eight) IS INJURED IN PLANE CRASH Pfc. Dwight Brendlc Hospi talized In Naples, Italy, Wife Is Told HURT HAND AND ANKLE Private First Class Dwight Brendle, husband of the former Miss Constance Greenwood, of this city, suffered a hand and ankle injury in a plane crash en route from Italy to his post in Germany; according to news re ceived by his wife and by rela tives here. Private First Class Brendle was taken to a hospital in Naples, Italy, where he is re ceiving hospitalization. Brendle, who has been overseas for some time, has been stationed in Germany with the army of oc cupation. He had been to Italy for a visit with his brother, Billy Brendle, who is stationed with the army there. No other details were given in the message. Pfc. Brendle is a native of Boonville. Mrs. Brendle has been making her home in Washington, D. C., for the past several months, where she is employed by an Air Line. Is To Conduct Revival At First Baptist Church KEV. KNOLAN BENFIELD Rev. Knolan Benfield, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Hickory, will conduct a series of revival services here at the First Baptist Church beginning Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. The revival will continue throughout the week, ending Sunday, April 14. Early morning services have been planned for both adults and children for Monday through Fri day. These services will begin at 8:15 and continue through 8:45 o’clock. Evening services will be held each day at 7:30. Everyone has been extended a cordial invitation to attend. ARE TO PRESENT CANTATA HERE Methodist Choir Will Render Easter Music April 14, At 7:30 P. M. MRS. IRWIN TO DIRECT On Sunday, April 14, at 7:30 p. m., the senior choir of the Metho dist church will present the well known and beautiful Lenten Can tata, “Seven Last Words of Christ,” by Theodore Dubois, un der the direction of Mrs. Dwayne Irwin, with Miss Mamie Black wood accompaning at the organ. The program will consist of: In troduction, soprano solo. Miss Lena Sale; first word, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do,” Van Dillon, Jr., baritone, John Sagar, tenor, and choir: second word, “Verily, Thou Shalt be this day with Me in Pa radise!”, Van Dillon, Jr., John Sagar, soloists, and choir: third word, "Woman, behold, this now is thy son!” Joe Wood, Mrs. Ros coe Poplin, John Sagar, soloists, and choir: fourth word, “God, my Father, why hast Thou forsaken me?”, Van Dillon, Jr.; fifth word, ’“I am Athirst,” Van Dillon, Jr., John Sagar, men’s chorus, and choir; sixth word, “Father, into Thy hands do I commend my spirit.” The scripture and meditation will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Robert G. Tuttle, followed by the seventh word, “It is finish ed!”, Lena Sale, John Sagar, Van Dillon, Jr., and choir. Oland Peele, of Pikeville, in Wayne county, seeded an acre and a half of pasture in September, 1945, has grazed an average of 15 hogs on the plot since November, cutting feed costs by one-third. Two-thirds of the world’s area is ocean. I SORRY COURT IS TO BEGIN 22ND Commissioners Draw Jurors To Serve During Two Weeks’ Session ROUSSEAU TO PRESIDE Surry County Superior Court will open for a two weeks session beginning April 22, 1946. Judge J. A. Rosseau, North Wilkesboro, will preside. The last week of the period will be devoted to the trying of civil cases. Jurors for both sessions have been announced. Jurors for the first week are: Prom Elkin; R. Paul Collins. S. D. Parks, J. G. Harris, and D. M. Melton. Prom Dobson: J. I. Shinault, W. O. Elliott, Charlie Riggs, Roy Kidd, and John W. Hutchins. From Mount Airy: M. V. Shack leford, Rt. 3, W. C. Beamer, Rt. 1; Howard Norman, Rt. 1; E. E. Goins, Ed F. Allred, Sam G. Joyce, Rt. 2; A. R. Vaughn, Rt. 2; S. W. Badgett, Rt. 4; W. C. Hiatt, Rt. 1; F. Ray Wagoner, Rt. 4; R. E. Wagoner, Rt. 5; V. Wade Smith, Rt. 1; Oscar George, Rt. 4; J. J. Shackleford, Rt. 4; and Harrison Smith, Rt. 5. From Pilot Mountain: Paul G. Beck, John D. Montgomery, and Cranford Gravitt. Others: Sam A. Whitaker, Siloam; T. M. Caudle, Thurmond; Willis E. Parker, Ararat; W. E. Eldridge, State Road; Mailer G. Gentry, Mountain Park; J. B. Thompson, Lowgap; T. W. Bill ings, State Road; John W. Mar shall, Westfield; and Culmer Wood, Mountain Park. For the second week, civil court, jurors are: From MOunt Airy: Charlie Wright, Rt. 3; Harvie Goins, Rt. 2; R. W. Davis, Rt. 1; G. Oscar Kirkman, Rt. 2; J. W. Vogler, Rt. 1; Frank Williamson, Rt. 4; M. S. Nichols, Howard Johnson, Rt. 2; Grover McKinney, J. L. Martin, Rt. 5; Robert Sykes, Rt. 1; Ben ton Morrison, Rt. 4; Fred Brig man, Rt. 5; Henry B. Johnson, and Ivan C. York, Rt. 4. Others: C. L. Stone, Toast; Robert W. Stone, Pilot Mountain, Rt. * 1; Verlin Williamson, State Road; E. W. Holt, Dobson; O. N. Swanson, Pilot Mountain; Floyd Ramey, Lowgap; Tom Wilmoth, Dobson, Rt. 1; A. S. Collins, Toast; and H. K. Swanson, Pilot Moun tain. HUSBAND LOCAL GIRL IS DEAD Dr. Walter Clark Fisher Passes Unexpectedly Prior To Operation i FUNERAL ON TUESDAY Dr. Walter Clark Fisher. 25, husband of the former Miss Hilda Renegar, of this city, died unex pectedly Monday at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine shortly before he was to undergo a chest operation from what was believed to be a heart attack. A week-old graduate of the hos pital in which he died, an interne at Baptist hospital, Dr. Fisher was described as one of the “best lik ed” students in the medical school. He was active in school sports. He was born July 4, 1920, in Clinton, son of Mrs. Walter Har rison Fisher and the late Mr. Fisher, attorney. He attended Campbell college and Duke Uni- i versity, receiving a B. A. degree from Duke in 1944. Surviving are the wife, the mother, of Clinton, and a broth- : er, a student at Bowman Gray i School of Medicine. Funeral services were conducted i Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. at the 1 Methodist church in Clinton. i y Registration Books Are To Close April 6 -❖ __ Red Cross Fund Is Continuing To Increase Donations for the National Red Cross drive which has been in progress locally for more than a month continue to mount up, C. J. Hyslup, gen eral chairman of the Elkin drive, has announced. To date the total figures stand at $4, 530.91, or an increase of $400.50 over last week’s report. The quota for this district was set at $4,000. Surry county’s quota of $9,500 has been surpassed by $5,500, with a total collection to date from the county amounting to $15,000. ALUMNI GROUP HOLDS MEETING State College 01 d Grads Gather At Blue Ridge Hotel In Mt. Airy HARRELSON IS SPEAKER The Northwest North Carolina State College Alumni Club, con sisting of State College alumni from Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Surry, and Yadkin counties, met Monday night at the Blue Ridge Hotel, Mount Airy. After a chicken dinner had been served, the meeting was called to order by Neill M. Smith, club president. Men from Ashe coun ty were introduced by Jim Gra ham, from Yadkin by Hubert Cartner, from Alleghany by R. E. Black, and from Surry by Louis Trevathan. Thirty-six members were present. Trevathan introduced the prin cipal speaker for the evening, Col. John W. Harrelson, Chancellor of State College. Col Harrelson told members that State College’s mission was the economic development of North Carolina, and that there is a shortage of trained men. North Carolina needs twice as many men as State College, with its present facilities, can turn out each year. Also, he said, the State College Foundations are doing a great work in supplementing salaries of expertly trained personnel. Speaking of the need for more processing plants in North Caro lina, he said the needs are great, and the college is asking for funds (Continued on page eight) LEGION IS TO STAGE CONTEST $2,500 In Prizes To Be Given For Best Entries In Essay Competition IS OPEN TO EVERYONE A $2,500 “Job6 For All” essay contest has been announced by the American Legion. Top essay will draw a $1,000 cash prize. All entries must be submitted or postmarked not later than mid night, April 30, 1946. Entries be come the property of the Ameri can Legion, and they will be judged by three persons of na tional reputation, whose decisions will be final. Essays must tell how the Ameri can Legion’s Program for Maxi mum Employment and Veterans’ Employment can best be put into practice or improved. Anyone not a paid employee of the Legion is eligible to submit one essay, not over 3,000 words in length. En tries must be typed, double space, on one side of white paper, and submitted in quadruplicate to The American Legion, Employment Di vision, 1608 K Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Copies of the Program for Maximum Employ ment may be obtained by apply ing to the same address, or from the local post. Second prize is to be $500, third, $250, and five additional prizes of $100 each and five of $50 each. Further information can be ob tained from officers of the George Gray Post, American Legion, in this city. Saturday Last Day To Register For Election Saturday, April 6, will mark the last day that citizens may register for the special school election which is to be held in the Elkin school district on Tuesday, April 16 to determine whether or not the voters desire a local adminis trative school unit. Saturday, April 43, will be chal lenge day. It has been stressed that unless registered for the school election, a person is not eligible to vote. It was also stressed that any person who is registered, but fails to vote, will automatically cast a vote against the proposal. Registration books will be at the City Hall Saturday. However, for the benefit of those who find it inconvenient to register there on that day, Registrar Reece Gil liam has announced that he will be at the Chatham Manufacturing Company from 8:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. each week-day, and can be contacted at his home at 129 Church street after 4:00 p. m. Under the proposed local ad ministrative unit, schools of North Elkin and Elkin would be bene fitted greatly by a program which would include the very best teach ers available and more adequate equipment and supplies not now possible under the present county school set-up. Every citizen in terested in better schools for the district is urged to register and vote when the polls are opened at the Elkin City Hall on April 16. CONVENTION TO BE HELD ON 6TH Surrv Republicans To Meet At Dobson Courthouse To Effect Organization STATE CONVENTION 10TH Surry County Republicans are to hold a convention in the court j house at Dobson on Saturday, April 6, 1946, at 2:00 P. M„ it has been announced by D. L. Hiatt, Chairman of the Republican Ex ecutive Committee. This convention will be called in order to effect a new county or ganization and to elect delegates to the State Republican Conven tion. It was announced earlier that the State Convention wil be at Winston-Salem, April 10, in the Liberty Warehouse. Honorable Harold E. Stassen, former gover nor of the State of Minnesota, is scheduled to address the conven tion at 7:30 p. m. on April 10. 134 Warrants Issued During Month March During the month of March, 1946, the local police department issued 134 warrants and made out tickets for 34 traffic violations. The drive against speeders and reckless drivers, which has been going on for the past few weeks, will continue. According to Chief Corbett Wall, the drive has al ready resulted in an increasingly orderly flow of traffic on the city’s streets. An effort will be made to keep traffic violations at a mini mum. Thanks Expressed By Ministerial Association C. Marvin Boggs, secretary of the Elkin-Jonesville Area Min isters' Association, has express ed to The Tribune the Associa tion’s thanks for the attention and interest which the paper has given the evangelistic pro grams which have been under way locally during the past sev eral weeks. Thanks were also expressed for the church page which has been appearing in The Tribune for the past year and one-half, the letter stating: "The mem bers of the Association would also like for you to express their appreciation and th*nfc» to all the merchants and busi ness men who make the reli gious page possible.”