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ALLEGHANY STAR* TIMES THE STAR, established 18.89 — THE ALLEGHANY TIMES, established 1925. Vol. 16. No. 2. Sparta, N. C. Thursday, May 23, 1940. x&rrfes, Washington, D. C.—Dictators must wage wars to divert their subjects’ attention from the mis ery and slavery they endure. Holland, Norway and. the other countries now in the hands of the Nazis never wanted war. And not seeking war, they did not prepare for it—until it was too late. Let us hope that the United States will wake up before we, too, mourn our failure to pro vide adequate defenses in time. If the dictators win this war, the day won’t be far off when Ger many, Italy, Russia, and Japan, united, will turn their eyes to ward the only prize left worth going after, the rich booty that will help them recuperate their tremendous losses—America! An attack by infiltration tac tics is wholly possible. Voting additional billions for defense is not in itself sufficient if we fail to weed out the advance agents of the dictators. Even now myriads of Fascists, Nazis and Communists are spreading propa ganda among us in preparation for their “M” day. Even now, the fifth columns are permitted to operate openly in our midst. What is needed, as much as rerarmament, perhaps, is a new “minute men” organization; but these men will have to be “sec ond men” also to meet the speed of the Blitzkrieg spy system and) strike it down before, it stings and inserts its poison here. * * * Vice-President Garner has been telling his colleagues that Mr. Roosevelt has absolute control of the Democratic National Conven tion, and that events abroad were making his nomination certain. Asked if he would consent to be the President’s running mate, the Texan is quoted as having said that the third-term tradition, to his way of thinking, applies to the Vice-Presidency also. Coming fro a. the man regarded, until re cently, as the leader of the “stop-Roosevelt’’ movement, this may mean that the opposition to a third term has melted away and that the Democrats may present a solid front dn IvoVcsnber. Re publican leaders in the Federal District also seem convinced that the President will be the Demo cratic nominee—and off the record just a bit worried. * * * There seemed some concern in Washington this week over Ja pan’s attitude toward the Dutch East Indies. Reports from the Far East hinted that Japan might be preparing to ‘‘protect” her position there, in view of the Netherlands possessions’ import ance to her as a source, of sup ply. The reports, however, were far from conclusive of indicative of any impending drastic moves. And since both the United States and Nippon have declared for the maintenance of the status quo, it is hoped the matter will lest there. * * * It is not only by methods of brutal aggression that maps are changed. Admiral Byrd, just back from the Antarctic, has add ed 900 miles of rugged coast bo the territorial United Sttaes. Ad miral Byrd claims that this peace ful conquest could not have been possible without the help of mod ern airplanes. The plane is able to penetrate into areas forbidden to men and to locate, passages in the ice to let his vessel through. While the present value of this new land is mostly scientific, no one can guess what the future may hold in store for this new part of America. Snap Shots As Cecil Rhodes said when his earthly career was closing, "So much to do, so little done." He it was who welded the southern half of the African continent into the British Empire. He it was for whom Rhodesia was named. He it was who said some men collect butterflies as a hobby, but his was building empires. He it was who established the Rhodes scholarships. “So much to do; so little done.” But one trouble in our little world today is that so many peo ple know of nothing to do. They ait, waiting for someone to set them at work. As the Good Book says, “where there is no vision the people perish*” With out a vision of possibilities ahead one is content to sit and sleep, to sit and wish for something to turn up. Some cry out against our presont capitalistic system. Of coarse it has faults. But i Our wo r Id... Roosevelt Cites Nazi Terrorism Washington, May 21.—President Roosevelt de clared today that enemy planes were sweeping down the roads of France with machine guns wide open, taking a death toll of refugees—women, children, old people—the like of which never had been known before. • • • German War Machine Irresistible Berlin, May 22.—Germany’s war machine in its sweep forward to the Channel coast at Abbeville, only 65 miles from Hastings on the English coast, is de scribed in a German high command communique as “the greatest attack operation of all time.” A mili tary spokesman says, “no effective Allied army sepa rates the Germans from Paris, only 80 miles away.” Invasion Of England Threatened London, May 21.—The British people are work ing frantically to defend themselves against what threatens to be the first invasion of England in 874 years—a German blitzkrieg through the air across the scant 65 miles of water separating the English east coast from France. British authorities practically admit that ad vance German units have reached Abbeville on the French coast, 65 miles from Hastings where the Nor man conquest of England was clinched in 1066. • • • Germans Pour Into Mexico Mexico City, May 21.—Large groups of Germans continue to enter Mexico, it is reported, while the Department of Interior announces that foreigners are being watched closely. One report says, “More Ger mans are entering each week now than in a month in normal times.” • • • Magda Lupescu Coming To U: S. A, Paris, May 21.—King Carol’s titian-haired in amorata, Magda, spurned an offer of Hitler’s agents to be a second Esther, a possible savior of her people and arrived in France today on her way to the United States. It is said that Carol and Magda have finally ended their long-standing love affair, which has been marked by more plotting and intrigue than could ever be imagined by fictionists. 1 Magda, noted for her shrewdness, last week was asked to exercise her influence to induce Carol to put his realm under “German protection,” but listened and remained aloof. - • • • '“**'• ~ . * Earthquake In California — - El Centro, Calif., May 18.—Scores of persons were injured and some killed tonight as a heavy earth quake jolted the Imperial valley. Heavy damage to buildings was reported in Imperial and Brawley and the sides of several buildings in El Centro fell away. More than $100,000 damages was caused by demolition of buildings in the border cities of Mexicali and Calexico, said reports to police here. • • • On The Carolina Front Raleigh, May 22.—Broughton, of Raleigh, will lead the field of candidates for the' Governorship in the May 25th primary, according to the view of veteran newspapermen in Raleigh. Such is the opinion of such shrewd political observers as Tom Bost of the Greens boro News, Henry Averill, special correspondent of afternoon North Carolina newspapers, and Stanley Wohl, State political reporter in Raleigh for the Charlotte Observer. does have the virtue of enabling the man with large vision to set at work thousands who have no vision. As Capus M. Waynick said to us years ago when we worked for him on the Greensboro Record, “Only as a man has imagination and initiative will he accomplish anything in this world.” And that was merely putting the same truth into other words. He went on from there to be North Carolina’s Highway Commission Chairman. Only as a man imagines how some job can be done, or done better, and then has the initiative to act, will he accomplish much. Some have a vision of what might be done, but lack the initiative to do it. Others are all energy and en thusiasm —- with no intelligent imagination to direct their energy. All of which leads us to Sparta’s Main Street. There are a good dozen things to be done right in Sparta to make it a happier community. Bait no one person can do all. Some will not “see” anything to be done. Some will “see,” and lack the energy to do. Others will ask what we mean and if we tell them they will sneer—because they don’t “see.” We traveled to a neighboring town Sunday. It has many ad vantages over Sparta. Also, it has very many ragged-looking buildings; an awful amount of rubbish blowing about the streets; some trash cans that look pretty trashy themselves; and some busi ness houses that appear dismal and forbidding. But never mind their disadvantages. Has Sparta anything to do to present a bet ter appearance? Sparta need* bu*ine»* ex pansion. Several businesses could be started in Sparta, with every hope of success. But what places are available? If someone looks for a store to rent, where does he find it? And who has the “vision” to begin building a place? Some considered Mr. Dun can reckless in building such a place as he did. The answer is, Are tlie Dime Store and Delp’s tan asset to the town? Did the building stand empty months, or only days, before renters were moving in and establishing busi nesses? Are those businesses prospering? And now to some smaller de tails of Sparta life. Whether due to what we said about it, but double parking has definitely les sened in front of the Post Of fice—and that makes for a hap pier town. What, now, can be done about folks who drive on, and park upon the sidewalk? That it is utter (and German) disregard of others’ feelings and convenience may not appeal to the drivers. Pedestrians may have some rights out in the road, but on the sidewalk they better beware, apparently. Sparta’s trash cans occupy an j honored place on the sidewalk, j and their general aintique appear- j ance seems to beget a suitable deference from the public. We saw a merchant sweeping the roadway today—'twai a credit to him, only. At least he “saw” a need, and acted. The Allies, with their backs to the English channel —fought Tuesday night against a new German advance which spread a path of fire across northern Fiance and threatened to isolate England. The French high command’s inight communique admitted the Germans drove their advance guard to Amiens andi Arras on the edge of the coastal plain leading to the English channel. The war ministry spokesman said he believed the French still held Abbeville itself< but that “I can give no official confirmation.” German motorcycle units thrust along roads to the west of Arras and Amiens behind advance bom bardments and machinergunning Other roads radiating from the French towns, filled with refu gees, were reported strafed by the Germans from the air. Frank Doughton returned to ;Sparta Tuesday from a visit to Washington and the New York World’s Fair. EURE GETS COLONEL’S COMMISSION Raleigh, May 14—Shown above Is Colonel Thad Bure, North Caro lina’s Secretary of State, receiving his commission from General Julios F. Howell, Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans. On last Saturday, May 11, the 94-year-old General, accompanied hy Mrs. Howell, visited Raleigh for the purpose of presenting commis sions to Rupert A. March and Secretary of State Thad Bare, both kinsmen of his whom he had appointed as Colonels on his staff. The presentations were made in the Secretary of State’s office, and after spending one night in Raleigh the General and Mrs. Howell returned to their home in Bristol, Virginia, by bus. For three years General Howell was an active Confederate soldier under General Robert E. Lee m the War Between the States. He in remarkably active today. P Fins= — After a number of preliminary meetings at Mrs, Hardin’s, and some correspondence with national headquarters in New York, the! first regular meeting of Camp Fire Girls was held in the Metho dist Church Thursday, May 9. Mr. Mead outlined the purposes and aims of C^mp Fire Girls organization, and a beginning was j made on definite local organi zation. On Thursday, May 16, the | second meeting was held, at which the girls were divided into two groups. Mrs. Hardin will be leader or Guardian of the older group, with Mrs. Warren as spon sor. Mrs. Ima Vaughan will be leader of the younger group, known as Blue Birds, with Mrs. Mexa Phipps assistant, and Mrs. R. L. Berry as sponsor. About six girls comprise each group at present, and Lucille Mitchell is secretary of the Camp Fire Girls. Sparta boys bring home the banner from Boone —from the annual field day of the Parkway Federation which is made up of the Agricultural department of Alleghany. Avery and Watauga counties. The annual field day at Boone last Saturday saw the following schools . represented? Sparta, Piney Creek, Boone, Crossnore, Cove Creek. Newland and Cranberry. In the activities of the day, Sparta was represented by the following boys: John Pugh, Lon nie Lee and Charlie Gale Ed^ wards, Foster Absher. Kenny Goodman, Cleo Reeves, Olen Car penter, Robert Morton. Paige Batre, and Howard Moxley. Sparta lost their horseshoe game to Piney Creek and also allowed Boone to beat them in soft ball, but they won enough points in the track meet to win the Federation Field Day Banner. Results of the track meet were as follows: Standing broad jump: 1. Foster Absher Sparta. 2. Piney Creek. 3. Crossnore. Running broad jump: 1. Lonnie Lee Edwards, Sparta. 2. Cove Creek. 3. Boone. High jump: 1. Boone. 2. Foster Absher, Sparta. 3. Crossnore. Fifty yard dash: 1. Boone. 2. Lonnie Lee Edwards, Sparta. 3. Crossnore. One hundred yard dash: 1. Foster Absher, Sparta 2. Boone. 3. Crossnore. Two hundred yard dash: 1. John Pugh. Sparta. 2. Boone. 3. Piney Creek. With Howard Moxley’s success as a livestock judge arid the win ning of the Field Day Banner this closes a very successful year for Mr. Higgins and the Agri cultural department of Sparta High SchooL Germany shipped nearly 2, 500,000 phonograph records to other countries in the last year. Mrs. Harold H. Higgins, Sparta, who was, before her marriage at Massies Mill, Va., on Friday, May 10, Miss Thelma Dow Cox, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. David Dow Cox, Amherst, Va. Mr. Higgins has been Agriculture teacher in Sparta High School. New Hope New Hope, May 20.—Misses Louise and Frankie Roupe are spending this week with - their aunt, Mrs. W. E. Carvard, of North Wilkesboro. Mrs. Bessie Critcher had as dinner guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Grayson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fender. Those interested in the Cran berry Cemetery are to meet May 29, at 9 a. m. for the purpose of working on the cemetery and im proving it. Mrs. R. B. Petty was carried to the hospital at Hickory. N. C., for treatment Saturday. Louise and Reba Sue Roupe spent Thursday night with Doris, Mildred and Edna Jones. Mrs. Bessie Critcher spent Sat | urday night with Mrs. G. B. j Petty. ] Mr. and Mrs. Claude Critcher made a business trip to Galax Monday. PREMIER REYNAUD, OF FRANCE, ADDRESSED THE —Senate of France Tuesday in Paris under the black shadow oi German invasion, issuing an an guished appeal to the French and others “far off” — apparently meaning the Americas—to rally tc the allied cause “before it is toe late.” Dan Tompkins, the Mountain candidate for ' —Lieutenant-Governor, will speak to the people of his i mountain country over Radio ; Station WWNC, Asheville, 1 Thursady- night, May 23, from 19:15 bo 9 :45 o’clock. Mr. Tompkins stated today: that it had been impossible for him to visit all the sections of the. state, even the mountain country_ be cause he is hindered by lack of time add lack Of finances. His friends, therefore, have put up the money to make it possible for him to carry his message to all Western North Carolina, by ra dio, two days prior to the pri mary. _ The Womens Missionary Union of the Alleghany —Association held it's tenth annual meeting on May 14, at the Scottville Baptist Church. Mrs. A. O. Joines, Associational Superintendent, pre sided. The following program occupied the morning session: song, “What A Friend We Have In Mother"; Devotional, Rev. A. F. Absher; welcome, Mrs. Pince Waddell; response. Miss Chleo Jones; History of the Hymn of the Year, “How Firm A Foun dation,” Miss Elvira Wagoner; mission study, Mrs. W. R Tay lor; stewardship, Mrs. Van Mil ler; Margaret fund Mrs. R. C. Halsey; comment, Miss Frances King Turner; in memoriam of Mrs. Myrtle Reeves, Mrs. G. P. Crutchfield. Roll call of churches showed representatives from each mis sionary society and a number of visitors. Miss Mary Currin, State Young People’s secretary, gave an ad dress on the watchword of the year “Be Ye Steadfast, Unmov able, Always Abounding In The Work Of The Lord.” Following the adjournment the : ladies of the Scottville Baptist! Church served a delicious lunch i on the church ground. Chief feature of the afternoon session was the interesting talk j by Mrs. E. C. James, District | Superintendent of W. M. U., j which was so well motivated by her attractive posters. Her topic j was “Young People’s Work.” Miss Frances King Turner who is' a graduate of the. W. M. U. 1 training school, Louisville, Ky., was introduced by Mrs. E. C. James. Miss Turner will come1 to Alleghany County the second week in June to conduct classes on “How And Why Of W. M. U.” The report of the nominating committee was: Superintendent, Mrs. A. O. Joines; Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. G P. Crutchfield; Secretary Treasurer, Mrs. Guy Taylor; Mis sion Study, Mrs. W. R. Taylor; Literature, Mrs. Edison Nuckolls; I Stewardship, Mrs. Van Miller; I Personal Service, Mrs. T. S. iMoxley; Training School, Mrs. jC. A. Reeves; Margaret Fund, Mrs. R. C. Halsey; Y'oung Peo ple's Leader, Ivy Grace Dough ton; Pianist, Hazel Taylor. The nominating committee was composed of Mrs. F. Miller, Mrs. Reece Miller, Mrs. Absher, Mrs. W. R. Taylor and Mrs. G. P. Crutchfield. Appreciation and gratitude was expressed by Mrs. G. P. Crutch field, chairman of resolutions committee, for the inspiring mes sages and gracious hospitality.’ Maple Shade I Mo. of Wilson, Va., May 20— Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Delp and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Zack Ward of Turkey Knob Sun day. Mrs. J. M. Anderson spent Sun day with her sister Mrs. James Halsey at Mouth of Wilson. Mrs. Opal Halsey visited Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Delp Sunday af ternoon. Miss Ina De Bord and Dale DeBord visited Misses Ossie and Mae Halsey Sunday. Blair Wheatly and Samuel Nichols of Marion spent the week end with homefolks here. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Poe were visiting relatives in Independence Sunday. Baseball season will see many good games this year —and bparta s team can be depended upon to go far toward bringing home the pennant of the New River League. For general convenience there is printed' herewith the full list of regular scheduled games which are to he played. Wednesday games wall be as listed, but prob ably many of the Saturday games will be played on Sunday^ as that suits the convenience of more people who Wish to attend and also suits some of the teams better, especially Independence, Hillsville and Rural Retreat, as well as Sparta. WEDNESDAY GAMES Fries Weaver's at Sparta, May 29. Sparta at Fries Maroons, June 5. Sparta at Austinville, June 12. Sparta at Rural Retreat. June 19. Ivanhoe at Sparta,. June 26. Independence at Sparta, July 3. Sparta at Hillsville, July. 10. Jackson Ferry at Sparta July 17. Galax at Sparta, July 24. Fries Weavers at Sparta, July 31. Sparta at Fries Maroons, Aug. 7. Sparta at Austinville, Aug. 14. Sparta at Rural Retreat. Aug. 21. Ivanhoe at Sparta, Aug. 28. Independence at Sparta, Sept. 4. Sparta at Hillsville Sept. 11. SATURDAY GAMES Sparta at Ivanhoe. May 25. Rural Retreat at Sparta, June 1. Austinville at Sparta, June 8, ; Fries Maroon?" at Sparta, June 15. Sparta at Fries Weavers, June 22. Sparta at Galax. June 29. Sparta at Jackson Ferry, July 6. Hillsville at Sparta, July 13. Sparta at Independence, July 20. Sparta at Ivanhoe, July 27. Rural Retreat at Sparta. Aug. 3. Austinville at Sparta, Aug. 10. Fries Maroons at Sparta, Aug. 17. Sparta at Fries Weavers, Aug. 24. Sparta at Gejax, Aug. 31. Sparta at Jackson Ferry. Sept. 7. Twin Oaks Twin Oaks, May 21—Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shores, Winston Salem, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mr, and Mrs. Claude Crouse and son, Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Irwin and son, Howard, visited friends here Sunday. Elder W. H. Handy, merchant, who hag been very sick for two or three weeks is able to be out again. Oscar Gambill was painfully and seriously injured Monday af ternoon by a stump puller. It is reported that the hitch broke loose from the puller and the sweep struck him, crushing both legs below the knees. He was im mediately rushed to Davis hos pital, Statesville. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Billings, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Coats, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oakley, Mrs. Marvin Tedder, Mrs. Worth Bod enhammer, H. G. Billings Jr., all of Hanes, and Miss Annie Beach am, Mocksville, stopped with friends here Sunday enroute to attend a birthday dinner in honor of Robert Cleary near Mt. Zion. Wilburn Goodman has taken over the Shell Service station near Goodman Lumber Plant. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Delp and . family, Millers Creek, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Delp, Stratford. Mrs. Monroe Fender, after spending a few weeks with friends here went to Laurel Springs Saturday to spend some time with relatives there. Neal Sexton, who has been em ployed in Danville for some time, returned home Saturday to spend some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sexton. Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Hapner spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Sheets, Scottville. Mrs. M. E. Wilson is expecting to leave soon to spend a few weeks with relatives in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Walston, Benton, Ky., who have occupied a ! cottage here for three weeks, !have moved to Independence | where he is employed by the Hos i iery Mills. THE GERMAN THRUST IN THE DIRECTION OF PARIS I—has reached the region of [Reims, it was said in official German circles in Berlin early ! Wednesday. Reims is 80 miles west and slightly north of Paris. Occu pation of this region would mark a new bottom of the “pocket” formed by the advancing German armies in the French lines.