The Elkin Tribune Published Every Thursday by ELK PRINTING COMPANY, Inc. Elkin, N. C. Thursday, December 2, 1948 -1— Entered at the post office at Elkin, N. C., as second-class matter H. F. LAFFOON .. President and Manager ALAN BROWNING, JR., Secretary-Treasurer SUBSCRIPTION RATES, PER YEAR In the State $2.00 Out of the State, $2.50 Member National Editorial Association FOUR TIMES WINNER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION GENERAL EXCELLENCE AWARD TWICE WINNER OF TIIE NORTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 19 4 3 WINNER OF THE NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 19 4 5 WINNER OF THE NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION GENERAL EXCELLENCE AWARD, SECOND PLACE 19 48 WINNER OF THE NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION GENERAL EXCELLENCE AWARD, THIRD PLACE Well, Carolina is in the sugar again. If a fellow had a million dollars no doubt he could please almost everyone on his gift list. Speaking of the weather, can’t anyone deny that we’ve had plenty of rain of late, but quite generously regulated not to mar Thanksgiving Day and the official arrival in Wilkin of Santa Claus. We don’t fully agree with those who say that Christmas is commercialized too much. There wouldn’t be any fun in a Christmas in which we couldn’t give gifts, and if the stores didn’t provide them, where would we get them? Let’s Not Forget At this time of the year as we are all ex citingly preparing for Christmas and the an nual visit from Santa Claus, let’s not forget that all people are not so fortunate as we are, and that unless we aid there are families and little children to whom Christmas will be just another bleak, cheerless day. Last year a large number of less for tunate famijies in this and neighboring com munities were aided at Christmas with gifts of groceries and fruit, clothing and toys, and in some instances, money, through a fund made possible by many generous people of Elkin, Jonesville and vicinity. This fund was headed by Rev. Joseph C. Brown, at that time pastor of the Elkin Pilgrim Church, who almost single handed investigated the needs of a great many families and was the driving spirit in organizing the efforts to aid them. The Tribune was glad to have had a part in this Christmas Cheer program, and through its news and editorial columns, ap pealed to its readers for gifts of money, clothing and toys. Thanks to the generosity of a great many people, over $300 in cash was received and many items of clothing and toys contributed, including fuel, blankets and other needed items. This year a Christian Charity Commit tee has been formed to conduct this import ant work, headed by Rev. George Farah, who recently succeeded Mr. Brown as pastor of the Pilgrim Church. Mr. Farah was nam ed chairman of the committee by the local Ministerial Association, which also appoint ed T. C. McKnight, J. L. Hall and Rev. Ralph Ritchie to take part in the work. Mrs. W. T. Roth was named secretary-treasurer. The Tribune will again act this year as a receiving station for foods, clothing, toys and other items which might be contributed, and will acknowledge in its news columns all gifts contributed. It is the sincere hope of everyone con nected with the Christmas Cheer program that the citizens of our community will be as generous as was the case last year. All of us should remember those who, through circum stances beyond their control, cannot have a merry Christmas without aid. We musn’t forget the children to whom Santa Claus is very real, yet who will find their little stock ings empty on Christmas morning if Santa doesn’t have some assistance. Christmas is a season of gift giving. What greater gift than to those who are needy ? False Rumors Can Hurt Although this department last week stressed the great importance of buying Christmas Seals because the money so spent goes into the never-ending fight against tuberculosis, it was not aware at the time that there were rumors current locally that a majority of the money thus contributed went out of Elkin into other communities, and that Elkin did not receive its share of the benefits of the drive. Mrs. Daisy Crouse, county health nurse in the local health office, who certainly is in position to know the falseness of these rum ors, appeared considerably disturbed when she requested The Tribune to set the record straight. Not only has Elkin benefitted greatly by the tuberculosis funds expended in the past year, she said, but it has received more than its share. It’s a pity that in such an important mat ter as this the rumor mongers should step in and, in voicing objections that they do not know to be facts, hurt not only the people of their own community, but others in the coun ty as well. When it comes to fighting one of our most dread diseases, it is a time for everyone to work together and forget petty differences and jealousies. The annual drive for funds with which to combat tuberculosis is a drive that can mean the difference be tween life and death, and is no matter to be bandied around on the tongues of gossips and rumor spreaders. In the two X-ray surveys held in Surry county during the past year, a total of 11, 210 X-ray films were taken. Of this num ber, approximately one-fourth were made* in Elkin. However, records in black and white disclose that Elkin did not contribute one fourth of the money which made this local service possible. These facts, as given by the county health department, should certainly spike the rumors that Elkin isn’t getting value receiv ed, and should prompt everyone to pitch in and pay their own -way in this important matter. When it comes to a disease like tuberculosis, who pays what isn’t important. It’s the gains made in the battle that count. Efforts are now being made to expand the health service in regard to tuberculosis, by the purchase of a mobile X-ray unit that can be carried to homes in the county, no matter how remote. With such a unit the present program could be so augmented that practically all cases of T. B. could be located and treatment begun. Purchase of Christmas Seals provides the opportunity for us all to aid in this great cause. Shall we consider the plight of suf fering humanity and be generous with our dollars, or shall we sit back and allow idle tongues to seriously impair the entire pro gram ? The YMCA Drive Although we think the Gilvin Roth YMCA has such a hold upon the hearts and minds of the people of this and neighboring communities that it is unlikely the current membership drive could be a failure, it might be wise that this department refresh the minds of those who might possibly have overlooked the great work this valuable in stitution is doing. The “Y” has become a byword in this community since its inauguration a number of years ago, and it could be that we have come to take it so much for granted that we could lose sight of the fact that it takes money to keep it going, even as it takes money to keep any business or home going. And as an instrument which serves all the people, it is up to all the people to contribute through their memberships, to the “Y.” It must be admitted that, considering what one receives for his or her membership fee, that the “Y” is a great bargain. Not only does it have its programs devoted to youth of all ages; not only is it a potent foe against the causes of juvenile delinquency, it is also a community center on a scale which few other communities can boast. Not to be a member of the YMCA; not to be entitled to the services it provides, both educational and recreational, is to miss some thing very worthwhile in life. And when it is taken into consideration that the priv ileges and benefits of the “Y” cost only three dollars per year for an adult and one dollar per year for a child of school age, any one who begrudges the cost of a membership cannot recognize a bargain when they see it. Elkin’s Y.M.C.A. is devoted solely to the service of the people of Elkin and neighbor ing communities. Staffed by competent, trained personnel, its youth program alone is worth all it costs. And this year, in addition to all its other benefits, a wonderful camp high atop the Blue Ridge mountains, has been added, complete with electricity, run ning water and a swimming pool. No more ideal site than that overlooking Stone Moun tain could have been selected. When you are asked to renew your mem bership, remember what the YMCA stands for and the work it is doing. And remember, too, that you should again have a part in this work. If you are not now a member, ask yourself if you can afford not to invest a few dollars in an institution that is so much a part of, and plays such an important part in, your community. And remember, too that'you can take out a sustaining membership that will not only give you all rights and privileges, but will make it possible for some child to*also have a membership who otherwise would not have this coveted privilege. Join the “Y” today. There has been very little in the news since the election about Mr. Truman’s new White House balcony, now that there is no possibility of Tom sitting on it. There is nothing so bleak as gay Christ mas decorations the day after. >* YADKIN 4-H COUNCIL OFFICERS — Officers of the Yadkin County 4-H Club Council elected during the recent achievement Day at Yadkinville are (left to right) Bqbbv Gray of Jonesville, boys song lead er; Jeanette Myers of Jonesville, girls song leader; Lillian Maynard of Courtney, president; Peggy Bell of West Yadkin, secretary and treasurer; Ann Shore of Boonville, pianist; and Billy Gray Hinshaw, reporter, Donald Bean of. East Bend, vice-president, was not present when the picture was made. YADKIN ACHIEVEMENT DAY WINNERS — Two pictures above show winners in the various proj ects in 4-H Club work in Yadkin County for the current year, as announced at the recent Achieve ment Day exercises. In the top picture, left to right, are; Carl Bryant, Jonesville, meat animal; Ed Hobson, Boonville, soil conservation; Colleen Reavis, Ccurtney, clothing achievement; Olivia Martin, Courtney, food preparation; Arlis Nell Steelman, Boonville, dress revue; Nellie Sue Norman, Boonville, home improvement; Nell Jean Moxley, Yadkinville (award not listed), and Barbara Hanes, Jones ville, canning. In the lower picture are: Rodney Oliver, West Yadkin, crop unit; Mary Frances Martin, Courtney, frozen foods; Donald Ctaver, Courtney, home beautification; Lillian Maynard, Courtney, girls’ record in health; Fred Vestal, Boonville, poultry; Betty Brawley, Courtney, forestry; Sue John son, Weat Yadkin, leadership; and Phyllis Ann Fleming, Boonville, dairy production. Holiday Decorating Contest To Be Held A holiday home decorating con test will be sponsored by the Jun ior Woman’s Club to encourage the people of Jonesville and Elkin to decorate their homes for the Christmas season. Six competent judges have been chosen by the club, who on Wednesday night, December 22, will select the most beautiful or outstanding holiday homes. Two prizes will be awarded: one for exterior decoration: the other, for interior decoration, with em phasis on the living room. All citizens are invited to par ticipate in the contest, in order to make Christmas more festive and delightful. Persons interested in taking part in the contest are requested to call Mrs. James Harrell, phone 509-M, or Mrs. Claude McNeill, Jr., phone 103-M, before Decem ber 22, if they wish to have their homes judged for either interior or exterior decorations, or both. BIRTHS Births at the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital during the past week were as follows: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Johnson. Rusk, November 24, a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Fleming, Yadkinville, November 25, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pinnix, State Road, November 26, a daughter; t)S Mr. and Mrs. Sam Greenwood, Elkin, November 26, a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. George Ftarah, Elkin, November 27, a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Swaim, Ronda, November 27, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. John P. Bur ton, Boonville, November 28, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Brown, East Bend, November 28, a daugh ter; to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus White, Elkin, November 28, a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lawrence, Elkin, November 29, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Eads, Siloam, No vember 29, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Southard, Elkin, November 30, a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Finney, Jonesville, Nov ember 30, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Settle, Elkin, November 30, a daughter, and to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pardue, Jonesville, Nov ember 30, a daughter. Custodial Position Open At Post Office Applications for a position as custodial laborer for the Elkin branch United States Postoffice will be taken until December 10, it was announced this week. Competition in this examination is restricted by law to persons en titled to veteran preference. Ap plications from non-veterans will not be accepted, postal represen tatives said. The position of charman will be filled as a result of this exam ination. The salary range is from $1.10 to $1.25 per hour. Applications should be filed with the local postoffice not later than December 10. With * the Sich Patients admitted to the local hospital during the past week were as follows: Mrs. Ruby Johnson, Rusk; Mrs. Ethel Hayes, Boonville; Perry Reece, Elkin; Mrs. Metta Combs, Ronda; Izella Fleming, Yadkin ville; Mrs. Louise Eller, Elkin; 1 Mrs. Yvonna Lee Greenwood, Elk in; Mrs. Mae Finnix, State Road; Mrs. Erdena Farah, Elkin; Clar ence Cheek, State Road; Mrs. Stella Mickle, Cycle; Tommy E. Sloop, Hamptonville; Mrs. Marie Swaim, Ronda; Mrs. Susie Patton, Elkin; James F. Martin, State Road; Mrs. Ruth Brown, East Bend; Mrs. Nell Boyd, Roaring River; Von Royall, Miles; Mrs. Kate Burton, Boonville; Mrs. Eva Lawrence, Elkin; Mrs. Jettie White, Elkin; Lester Cheek, Jonesville; Mrs. Ellen L. Swisher, Yadkinville; Mrs. Katherine Stone, Boonville; Mrs. Callie Mae Southard, Elkin; Mrs. Pearl Eads, Siloam; Mrs. Daisy Lee Taylor, East Bend; Leonard Reynolds, Ronda; W. B. Stone, Dobson; Benny Newman, Elkin; Dolph E. Stonestreet, State Road;, Shelby Jean Snow, Dobson; John F. Lanier, Lenoir; Mrs. Rosa Boyd, Ronda; Garvey Gregory, Ronda; Mrs. Alice Calloway, State Road; Mrs. Neta Darnell, Ronda; E. L. Byrd, Elkin; Mrs. Dona Finney, Jonesville; Mrs. Melba Pardue, Jonesville; Mrs. Willie Settle, Elk in; Mrs. Lucy Caudill, Traphill; Mrs. Rosa Cheek, Hamptonville; Mrs. Wilda Vestal, Elkin. Patients discharged were: Mi's. Fannie Collins, Boonville; Charles C. Cockerham, Elkin; Mrs. Peggy Simmons, Jonesville; Mrs. Margaret Marshall, Elkin; Tal madge Blackburn, Jonesville; John Clayton Vanhoy, Hampton ville; Mrs. Margie L. Hudspeth, Yadkinville; Oleda Cockerham, Galax, Va.; Janet Rousey, Dobson; Eli Combs, Ronda; John R. Dowell, Hamptonville; Mrs. Annie Pearl Greenwood, Winston-Salem; Mrs. Velma Tilley, Benham; Early Harris, Mountain Fark; John Mc Bride, Jonesville; Mrs. Gertrude Carter, Ronda; Mooney Adams, Jonesville; Mrs. Myrtle Gregory, Cycle; Mrs. Lucile Cox. Elkin; June Fred Hicks, Jonesville; Dwight Pardue, Cycle. John Doe Money, Hamptonville; Jack Marsh, Elkin; Keith Shore, Boonville; Dorothy Pardue, Moun tain Park; Hubert Transou, Elkin; Mrs. Lois Myers, Hamptonville; Mrs. Ruby Swaim, Jonesville; Mrs. Mary Sizemore, Cycle; Mrs. Dor othy Collins, Boonville; Mrs. Wan ia Church, Elkin; James Lovette, Elkin; Mrs. Ruby Johnson, Rusk; Mrs. Ethel Hayes, Boonville; Mrs. Metta Combs, Ronda; Mrs. Izella Fleming, Yadkinville; Clarence Cheek, State Road; Mrs. Stella Mickle, Cycle; Mrs. Susie Patton, Elkin; Mrs. Nell Boyd, Roaring River; Mrs. Katherine Stone, Boonville; Shelba Jean Snow, Dobson; Garvey Gregory, Ronda. Meat production under Federal hspection for the week ended No vember 13 totaled 324 million pounds. rribune Advertising Gets Results Chatham’s Safety Award To Be Given Chatham Manufacturing Com pany’s Distinguished Service award, given by the National Safety Council, will be officially awarded in the annual meeting of the plant safety council with Chatham officials, C. J. Hyslup, safety director, said this week. This is the third consecutive year that the Chatham Company .has received the award, becom ing the only textile company in the South to receive the award three times. The Forstmann Wool en Mill of New Jersey is the only other textile mill in the United States to receive the award three times. The accident frequency rate for Chatham, according to Mr. Hy slup, is 1.25, while the latest rate in the textile industry as a whole is 8.33. In 1947, the Chatham rate was 2.51 and in 1946, it was 2.78. Dramatic Teacher To Present Reading Professor Samuel Seldon, head of the dramatic department of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and director of the Carolina Playmakers, Will read Dicken’s “Christmas Carol’’ in the Elementary School auditorium, Tuesday evening, December 14 at 8 p. m. Prof. Seldon is coming to Elkin at the invitation of the Junior Woman’s Club. The public is cordially invited to attend. No admission charge will be made. Farm Head To Speak At N. Elkin Friday David L. Kelly, organizational director of the North Carolina Farm Bureau, will speak tomorrow night (Friday) at 7:30 at a North Elkin community meeting at the North Elkin school. Mr. Kelly will discuss legisla tion sponsored by the Farm Bureau Federation and activities of the North Carolina branch. President Frank Miller, of the community organization, will pre side. All farmers, especially tobacco growers, are invited to attend, Neill M. Smith, county agent, said yesterday. By MRS. MATTIE B. CHEEK The annual revival meeting ended at Oak Grove Sunday with two additions to the church. Rev. Adams did some fine preaching. On Thursday evening a quartet from Bethel Church sang and on Friday evening, Mrs. F. L. Cheek rendered a solo. N. B. Casstevens, Jr., spent Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Casstevens. He is a student at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Vestal of Winston-Salem, John Brown of Statesville visited in the home of • East Bend Mr. and Mrs. John Leak and daughters, Sarah and Mary Pran ces, of Charlotte, were Thanks giving guests of Mrs. W. G. Leak. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Martin and son Johnny, of Winston Salem, spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. J. A. Martin. Wade Hampton Britt of Win ston-Salem visited Mrs. J. A. Mar tin last week. Cole Hobson, Denny Martin, Kathryn Hobis and J. L. Poin dexter, of the University at Chapel Hill spent the Thanksgiving holi days with their parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Heath and daughter Sue of Kinston, and E. M. Vogler of Mt. Airy were week end guests of Mrs. W. G. Leak. Miss Nelle Horn of Washington, D. C., spent Thanksgiving with her aunt, Miss Jessie Horn. Miss Martha''Bell Edgeton left for Salina, Ohio, last Wednesday to visit friends. Miss Mary Moore and Miss Laura Barker, high school teach ers here, visited their homes dur ing the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reece and son John have returned to their home in Mooresville, Indiana, after several days visit with friends and relatives. Mrs. Reece is the former Myrl Norman. Among those who attended the North Carolina — Virginia foot ball game Saturday were J. L. Poindexter, Cole Hobson, C. A. Coram and Travis Smitherman. Miss Olivia Martin has returned to High Point College after spend ing the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Martin. Miss Julia Williams of Winston Salem, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Williams, dur ing the holidays. Misses Cassie Lou and Mary Williams, students at Guilford College, spent the week end at home. Mrs. Howard Poindexter has re turned to her home after visiting her sister, Mrs. Jamie Perkins of Charlotte. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Perkins and chil dren. Miss Laura Louise Davis has returned to ASTC, Boone, after spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Lucy Davis. Henry Brown Thursday evening and attended the revival meeting. We are sorry to note that Will Johnson is in the hospital in El kin. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs.. Felix E. Brown and sons, Billie and Stephen, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Brown and son, Jimmy, of Blacksburg, Va., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cheek. Mrs. Cheek is the sister of the Messrs. Brown. Dr. Brown is president of V. P. I. at Blacks burg. Also guests in the home were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert. Cheek of Winston-Salem, Mrs. Ijlutib,,^Gar ner and son, Tommy, Of Tradkiri ville. Charles Pinnix and family of Winston-Salem were visitors of their parents during the past week. We are sorry to note that Mrs. Lillie Groce received a broken leg, Sunday afternoon, when the cow which she was milking kicked her. A seasonal downward trend in milk production was noted on North Carolina farms in October. Total number of farm workers in Britain ha^ increased by 12,000 in the past 12 months. r 11TH TOBACCO . WEEK IS SLOW Average Prices For Majority^ Of Grades Continues On Decline VOLUME RUNS LIGHT During the eleventh week of sales on the Old Belt flue-cured - tobacco markets, which consisted ^ of only three days, average prices for the majority of grades declin ed from quotations the week be fore. Volume continued light, but quality of offerings showed im provement. The United States, North Caro lina, and Virginia Departments of Agriculture report the declines were mostly from $1.00 to $3.00 per hundred. A few grades how ever, dropped $4.00 and $5.00. Cut ters, (^fered in limited volume, did not follow the downward trend. Most of these grades were steady to slightly higher. The general quality this week was a little better than last week, although the marketing season is nearly over. There were more ,, good and fine qualities and less |j| common and low. The percentage of leaf declined with a correspond ing increase in lugs and smoking leaf. i Volume of sales was lighjt. Dur-\, Q[ ing the three sales days 5,105,044 pounds were marketed for an av erage of $40.88 per hundred. This average was only 5c below last week but established a new low weekly average. Receipts of the Plue-cured To bacco Stabilization Corporation were estimated agdin at around 42 per cent of sales. Season receipts were raised to 18 per cent. Sales ended this week on Nov ember 24 in order to observe Thanksgiving holidays. Nine of the nineteen markets began auctions again Monday, November 29. Markets that have closed for the season are Brookneal, Chase City, Clarksville Lawrenceville, Martinsvillg, and Rocky Mount, Virginia; Burlington, Madison, Mebane, and Stoneville, North Carolina. Orders To Be Taken For Local Cook Book Persons desiring to give the Junior Woman’s Club cook book, '‘Out of the Kitchen,” for Christ mas gifts are requested to con tact Mrs. Dick Chatham, phone 387-M. Due to the fact, that the book * will not be out before Christmas, V the club will send a gift card to the person who is to receive the book as a present. The book will be off the press sometime after the first of the year. Bummiwmmmi mm IN STOCK ROCK LATH PLASTER LIME Elkin Lbr. & Mfg. Co. Phone 68 Elkin, N. C. a goLoen meAsuRy of gifts on Columbia Records What more thoughtful gifts to be enjoyed this Christmas and at Christmases to come than lovely Christmas songs by Columbia Artists? You’ll want them too. LYN MURRAY SINGERS “Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” “Adeste Fidelas” — “The First Nowell” “Silent Night, Holy Night” “Hark The Herald Angels Sing” WESTMINSTER CHOIR “Sing We All Noel” — “The Song of Mary” “Joseph Came Seeking A Resting Place” “Song of Christmas Presents” "Carol of the Bells” — “Carillon” NELSON EDDY “The First Nowell” — “Good King Wenceslas” “Silent Night, Holy Night” — “Adeste Fidelas” X HARRY JAMES “White Christmas” KATE SMITH “Silent Night” — “Adeste Fidelas” FRANK SINATRA “Silent Night” — “Adeste Fidelas” “White Christmas”.— “Jingle Bells” DINAH SHORE — “‘Buttons and Bows” KAY KYSER — ‘“Slow Boat To China” Griffin Sporting Goods Corner Market and Bridge

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