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^ . i l I . WEATHER Carolina*: Fair, freezing to tonight. Thursday partly 'loud;.-, not quite so cold in north uid west. TM MEDIUM MZWID 10 Pages TODAY ■ VOL XLI, No. 145 Member of Associated Press SHELBY, N. C. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 1935 Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday Afternoons. By M .It, per y«»r. (IB ndv*na«» Carrier. per y»*r. (In BdTBBMI I Comprehensive Report Given By Farm Agent; KAA Work Is Foremost 1935 Blue Ribbon Year For County, Says Tabulation Much Cash Made, Saved In Program A comprehensive annual summary of the work of the farm agents of Cleveland county for the past year was completed today which re veals vividly the tremendous agricultural program being carried on here. The summary was prepared under the direction of J. S. Wilkins, agent since April 15, succeeding R. W. Shoffner. Working with him was John L. Reitzel, assistant agent re placing H. B. James on Sept. 15. Fifty-eight pages of charts and figures, and names of hundreds of farmers and county leaders with actual records of work done make up the report. It will be sent to Ra leigh and filed with the permanent records of the state extension de partment. Outstanding Work Outstanding work listed during fcst year includes a dozen or more tetilizer demonstrations with corn, «otton. grains and potatoes: dem onstration? with lespedeza sods and fruit trees; the Innovation of rasp berries as a money crop; forestry, poultry and farm animal projects in every part of the county. In addition to these things, more than 450 rural boys and girls have (Continued on page ten.) Unemployment Is On The Wane Say Officials WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—<£>)— Semi-official estimates on unem ployment, which have been in use for sometime by the government, but "ere kept secret until today, said 10,915,000 persons were Jobless last September. They also said 5, 000,000, formerly jobless, have found work since 1933. The figures were originally com piled for President Roosevelt’s com niittee on economic security by R. ” Nathan, the committee’s consult ant on unemployment statistics. Nathan estimated the peak of un employment at 15,071,000 in March J933 His final figure for October , not been determined but pre liminary calculations indicate it will "t°'v a substantial reduction from •he September figure of 10,915,000. Morning Cotton LETTER 1 v YORK, Dec. 4.—The adjust f'm P'ogram published yesterday asI'liULshly construed and induc ' ' broader and somewhat more ‘Pn‘; ll demand for cotton than has rr,M,"v been the case. The next PsUmates 15 rather generally n 1 ’ h to show a downward revi M compared to the last report. Rath, r persistent selling of January yesterday’s session was be to represent liquidation of 7?- -dings. Prospects for expan thU exP°rt£ continue good and 7" domestic situation would jndi -~ BWUBWUU WUUJU t nf gradually increased consump home. We believe that with , j! "°-n from time to time, price* m7 move higher and would take chafnta8e of the dips to make pur Cha6es- E. A. Pierce & Co. r THE MARKETS £J0* 'P«t-12e to 13. tn, 9n Wagon, ton_ 935.0C ton seed, car lot, ton_938.0C 11 si* ,York cotton at 2:30: ^ 1154 na,D‘ U’80’ Mar 11’68’ Mal ^ U.44, Oct 11.28. His Son III II II Arriving in Santa Barbara, Calif, by plane to be at bedside of wounded son, Jesse, Jr., Jesse Livermore, spectacular Wall St plunger, stated he would spend fortune if necessary jto see that his ex-wife, the boy’s ‘mother, is punished for shooting. Duke Alumni Meet To Be On Dec. 11; McDermott Talks President Joe Whisnant Of Two ' County Body Releases Program. Dr. Malcolm McDermott, promi nent member of the faculty of the Duke University law school, will be the speaker of the evening for the annual Duke Alumni banquet of the Cleveland-Rutherford county district to be held here next Wed nesday. This information was gained to day through/Joe Whisnant, president of this two county group. President Whisnant said the meeting will be gin at 7:30 and will be held in the Central Methodist church with the banquet being served by the Wom ans Mission society. Expect 70 Mere The meeting is one of 70 to be ob served in the country, commemor ating the signing of the indenture of (Continued on page ten.) Desperate Convicts Are In Local Camp Two exceptionally dangerous ne gro convicts have been returned to the working crew at the state pri son camp near here. They are Edgar Wiggins and El vin White, both in for murder, Ed- i gar serving a 30 year term and El- i vin in for life on one county and 10 i years on another. i The pair escaped several months ago and were captured in a desper- ] ate battle, near Raleigh, and were i transferred to this county. Prison < camp officials say they are here for i keeps, or at least until other orders | move them. They are two of the most dangerous criminals at the lo- i cal camp. , National Relief Becomes History On Thursday Eve Local Office Expects To Be Closed Executive Force Will Remain Few Days To Set Records In Order. National relief became history to day and the letters FERA were offi cially stricken from the registers in Washington and North Carolina of ficials nere notified that all relief offices will definitely close Thursday night of this week. A few days grace will be given administrators to Justify their rec ords and make necessary reports and the ERA in North Carolina and Cleveland county will be a thing of the past. No Notice Here At the local relief office Mrs. Ben Goforth said she has not been offi cially notified of the move, but a dispatch from Raleigh from the of fice of Mrs. OBerry verified the Thursday night closing date. The administration has already been trimmed about 60 percent since September in preparation for closing. At present there are 43,423 families on relief in the state. 300 Families In Cleveland county the last avail able figures listed 387 families, but Mrs. Goforth said this number has been cut to approximately 300 fam ilies. In Washington Harry L. Hopkins and other officials announced the liquidation of the old direct relief administration late last week, as serting that the administration’s goal of 3,500,000 Jobs for unemploy ed persons would be reached by last Saturday night. They asserted to day that the hiring of 375,000 since last Wednesday, necessary to reach the goal, had been carried out. Official figures showed today that the cost of FERA to the federal government during 1935, including the “final” allotments to carry state relief administrations over tne transition period, was $1,692,234,807. This compared with $1,367,876,319 for 1934 and $324,358,488 for the eight months of 1933 during which FERA was operating. CWA Marker Placed At Fairground Gate A huge piece of granite weighing 1500 or more pounds with a bronze slate on it has been embedded at ;he gate of the Cleveland county fairground. The stone Is a CWA marker, plac 'd by the federal government at :ach project completed through co operation wfth that government igency. The stone grandstand and other fixtures at the Cleveland fair vere constructed two years ago, wider the general direction of Dr. f. S. Dorton and CWA officials. C. B. Falls Named As WPA Advisor C. B. Falls, Kings Mountain at orney has been appointed legal counsel for the state WPA, accord ng to an announcement by John jrice, supervisor. Mr. Falls has formerly been a aw partner with Attorney E. L. Campbell of Kings Mountain who vill continue the firm’s practice luring the emergency WPA pro [ram. The new appointee Is a native of Cleveland county and one of the county’s best known young lawyers. 4H Club Members Join Pleasure With Profit, 193S Report Shows Combining pleasure with profit dozens of Cleveland 4-H club boys last year made well above $3,100 dol lars in actual profit in spare time under the supervision of the county farm agents who have just closed the books for the year and have re leased the results of last year’s work. A number of winners for work done for the entire year were nam ed this morning by John L. Reit zel, in charge of the club work, boys’ division! A report of the girls’ work will be made soon by Miss Frances MacGregor. , Nearly 300 Cleveland farm youths were enrolled in the program this (rear in nearly a score of communi ties. They won mare than $250 In prize money at the county fair, ranked high In state contests at Ra leigh, and approximately 120 proj jcts were presented for competition. Cotton was the most profitable Farm crop, bringing net gains of 12,180 from 46 acres. Lespedeza was lext with $201 and calves and com projects ranked next. Other proj icta have included wheat, oats, (Continued on page ten) U. S. Leaders At Naval Meet u Ilh The American delegation to the London narai conference leaves the White House after conferring with the President. Left to right are Under-secretary of State William Phillips, Norman Davis and Admiral William M. Standley, chief it naval operations. Shelby Hi May Lose Rating Unless Term Is Lengthened Possibility that Shelby high school may lose its rating with the ac credited body ot southern high schools and colleges loomed today, according to Superintendent B. L. Smith. Along with the Shelby unit will also be about 65 other high schools units in North Carolina which have, during the depression, shortened their terms, cut libraries, labora ies, and greatly weakened their ability to do the quality of work re luired. It was only by much persuasion ast year that J. H. HJghsmlth of he state department, was able to nalntain the rating, and a warning i short time ago said many schools would be stricken from the accred ted list, if requirements were not net. Shelby's main drawback is the ;ight months term, when the re ( Continued tanj' Postmaster Urges Public To “Shop And Mail Early” Postmaster Frank L. Hoyle la to day Issuing a warning to the Chrlst mas-package-malling - public that Christmas is only three weeks ahead and that all Christmas mall should be dispatched at least a week or ten days before Christmas to guar antee delivery on Santa Claus sche dule. This leaves a margin of less than two weeks time In which to pack all the bustle of buying gifts, dressing them in their bright wrappings and getting them off to an early start. Mr. Hoyle calls attention to the fact that during the holiday season the volume of mall increases ap proximately 200 per cent, and that It Is a physical impossibility to handle this increased volume of mall efficiently within a few days. The importance of proper wrap ping and labelling, emphasized by postal authorities each year, is again stressed. Heavy wrapping paper and strong twine must be. used, at least is outside wrappings, leaving the (Continued on page ten.) Oranges, Grapes And Hollywood Attract N. C. Folk In California SCHOOL BUILDING CONTRACTS LET Farmers Hardware Co. of Forest City was recently awarded contracts for heating addition to Fallston school, plumbing at Belwood school, heating and plumbing for Piedmont, while Thompktns-John son Co, of Charlotte was awarded contracts for heating at Belwood. Six more school Jobs will be let here on Tuesday, Dec. 10th. a six room addition to No. 2 township school, a four room addition to Waco, four room addition to Mooresboro. auditorium and 12 rooms at Lattimore, auditorium and four rooms at Betnware, auditorium and six class rooms at No. 1 town ship school. The Lattimore job is ths largest in the entire list of projects. On December 13th bids will be received for a county garage, ap proximately 60x110 feet to be erect ed on a lot near the jail, the same to be used for repair and storage of county school busses. Womans Club Sells Christmas Seals Christmas seals are still on sale by the Woman’s club of the city and proceeds derived will be used to aid tuberculosis patients in the county and state. Mrs. Billy Davis is chairman in charge of selling, and reports that people are responding generously. Endless groves of orange trees and miles of trellises of grapes and a land where the sun shines every day—all were topmost today In the mind of John Honeycutt, recently returned from a visit to California. Mr. Honeycutt just made a hur ried business trip to the west coast, but even in such a hurry was able to note a number of interesting de tails along the way, both during the trip and while in the sunshine state. He mtode the trip in a Ford V-8, 2,700 miles, in five days, spent 10 days there and drove back at about the same speed. He was accompan ied by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Honeycutt of Concord. While there they made contacts with Cleveland county na tives, Carlos Grigg and W. H. Blan ton, Jr., who are manager and as sistant manager at a Coca Cola (Continued on page ten.) Draw Battle Line For Major Fight In African War Exchange of Fire Has Already Begun U. 8. Oil Company Con tin ora gell ing To Italian gob* ftldiary. By Associated Prrw Italian and Ethiopian troops pre pared today for a long-hrraldecf de cisive battle. Prom Asmara came a report that skirmishes between the opposing armies on the northern front were becoming hotter and the major en gagement seemed nearer at hand. Italian officers said periodic ex change of fire showed the Ethiopian forces were pressing In considerable force against the fascist front lines beyond Makale. Home Defense Italian troops, which had been expected to depart for the southern front, are still at home, usually well informed sources said. Home de fenses Were being tightened. It was reported all naval leaves have been withdrawn. Speculation centered on the possibility that troops were be ing kept at home and sea and air forces strengthened for any even tualities arising from European ten sion. Italy enforced a program for In creased Italian production of crude oil and decreased consumption In anticipation of a League embargo on the product. Oil Situation In New York the Standard Oil company of New Jersey was said to be continuing to supply oil to Its Italian subsidiary, but Its president denied vigorously a published report that Standard Oil had guaranteed Mussolini a supply of petroleum for the duration of the war. In PariB French and British ex perts were studying a possible plan for peace In Ethiopian and were re ported to have spilt over terms, leaving the problem up to the for eign office heads. Spokesmen for diplomatic circles said Premier Laval would seek an agreement with 81m Samuel Hoare, British foreign minister, on how much Ethiopian territory to offer Mussolini as a basis for peace. The scope of resistance to sanc tions broadened swiftly in Italy. New economic measures are pro mulgated daily. —. .. 1 i County Finances Use Big Figures Paying In, Out ...—. i i Cleveland county la paying out fast and taking In fast as the month of December rolls in. A check for $25,161.75 was sent yesterday to Charles M. Johnson, state treasurer for the biggest part of the annual payment on school bonds and Interest, according to J. H. Grlgg, superintendent. In the sheriff’s office tax collec tions were reported to be piling in at the rate of $2,000 per day, or about $15,000 during the past week, and $29,000 during November. Tax payers still have two other months to pay 1935 taxes before penalties begin. In the office of the county treas urer a report shows a balance of ap- I proximately $150,000 on the black' side of the ledger. The auditor’s office indicates that more than half of the $191,004.89 tax levy is already in and will go above the $100,000 mark this week-end. Fascism Will Replace Individualism Unless Poor Class Justified Now On Throne n !! I King George of Greece This latest portrait of King George of Greece, restored to throne after 12-year exile, was made just before denarture from London for Athens. RedCrossProgram Is Very Uncertain As Finances Fail President Edwards Hopes To Save Work And Calls Leaders Together. Possibility that the entire program of the Red Cross will be dropped or at least suspended for a year was admitted by Henry B. Edwards, president of the Cleveland county chapter, unless some last minute measures can be Introduced. As a final measure to present the need of the public health program, Mr. Edwards is calling a meeting the latter part of this week of lead ers of civic clubs,, of fleers in the movement and outstanding men In the city and county to consider the matter. A minimum goal or $2,400 and 2, 300 members was set for the drive which was to have endqd Thanks giving day. Thus far a little more than $600 is in sight, according to a report of the treasurer. The county has $300 for public health in Its budget and the city has promised If the work Is continued. II will add a substantial amount. The other part of the work Is to be Financed by public subscription, which at present Is less than half enough. President Edwards hopes the lead ers will find some way to continue the work, which has been so well received this year, under the direc tion of Miss Harte Oliver. "If it comes to the worst, the county may have to plan for a part time work er, and use to a good advantage the money already subscribed,” he added. Search For Robbers; No Clues BAMBERG, 8. C., Dec. 4.—</P)— Sheriff J. T. Hardin returned here today after an unsuccessful search { For two men wanted for question- j Ing in the $7,000 Edlsto Cash de posltory robbery here Monday, say ing there were no new developments in the case. Dr. Ellis Fuller Carries Mayflower, President’s Blood In Veins, And Has Million Dollar Church By A STAR REPORTER Dr. Ellis A. Puller is pastor of a million dollar church in Atlanta, Georgia, but finds time to make farming his hobby, ministers to a membership of 2,500 persons, serves on numerous important committees and boards, and still finds time to come to Shelby to hold a ten day revival meeting. As a background for that much information he was born a direct descendant of Mayflower peers, was reared on a South Carolina farm, has an A3, and honorary degree from a Presbyterian college, and holds one of the most remarkabli records of any Baptist minister ii the south for hl6 age. "Come In sir. I hope I havem kept you waiting,” the genial gen tleman from Oeorgla, via Laureni ;ounty in South Carolina said, ai your writer kept an appointmeni tor an interview. "Do you feel hungry enough U ?at an apple? Wait a moment am 1 will fix you one,” he said with t kindly twinkle of clear, blue-graj syes, "and make yourself comfort ible and at home.” This done anc n a moment a remarkable mar had* been asked and had answered i clearly and concisely dozens ot questions which showed at once why he is the pastor of so great a church and why people over the southland ' In and out of the Baptist denom 1 ination want to make contacts with Ellis Adams Fuller. rails Adams, that Is tt. The Full ers were Mayflower passengers; came to Virginia and later to Car olina. Elizabeth Adams, his mother was a descendant of the Virginia Adams, of which family long ago, (ConUnuad on page ten) Economic Balance Vitally Necessary For U. S. Progress Poor People Kegs Of High Explosive (By AHHOciated Press) DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 4,~ Secretary Iekes declared to day that economic security must be assured the average citizen if Democracy in the United States is not to be sup plemented by Fascism. "Our rugged Individual lata Hava already undertaken an active and well-financed campaign looking to ward a return to power that wUI make it possible for them to grow ever richer while the great mass of pebple becomes poorer and poorer," he said. "I warn them they are put ting a lighted match to a keg of powder.** Iekes’ said that the Brookings In stitute had reported 16,000,000 Amer ican families, or 60 percent of the total number, received an annual in terne of leas than 63,000. although a family Income of $3,000 may be regarded as sufficient to supply only the basic necessities at 1630 prices. ' “What we are face to face with U the proiJosltlan whether the Amer ican standard of "ving la such as to insure the minimum requirements of the average family as to comfort, health and general well being. If our standard of living Is not that high, then it Is not high enough." He said, "Opponents of the Roose velt administration are as lacking In effective remedies for social and economic Ills as was their adminis tration prior to March 4, 1931. They are modern exponents of do-noth tnglsm." SHOPPING Two Meet Death In Tasla, Okla. Mystery Fight TULSA, Okla . Dec. 4.—{/**>—'Two men, one a federal revenue agent»< were shot to death at a night club near here early today after they had been thrown from the place by bouncers who said the two attempt ed a hold-up. Authorities said no witnesses to the shooting could be found. Quests at the club said they knew nothing of the affray until officers arrived and arrested the bouncers, Tyre# Parks and G. R. McCullough. Verne Hamilton, driver of a taxi cab in which the federal agent. Louts Pappan, 42, rode to the club with George Stewart, former detective captain, said they had been making routine license checks at beer tav erns. Sheriff Garland Marrs said ons unfired cartridge was found in Parks’ pistol and one shell was miss ing from McCulloughs. McCullough said the first he knew of the affair was when the club manager told hlia the club was being held up. He said he found Stewart holding a gun on Purks, that he hit steward on the head and then hit Pappan and put both outside. "Pretty soon the, shooting began,” he said. “I don’t know who fired the fatal shot."
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