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n WE WISH FOR EVERYBODY A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR . . . AND THE MANY YEARS TO COME 'niT at? AWTrwn JgT 4,000 WE DO OUR PART The Only Publication That Enters Every Home In Statesville and Suburbs WZ O OUR PAJM t i YN II 1 a 17 W I) Iff A I i . Ill I I J. M m Published and Distributed By BEAM PRINTIN G C 0 M P A N Y Statesville, North Carolina Vol. 1 THURSDAY AFTERN00N1)ECEMBER 28, 1933 NoTlG : ' " " ' ' " T 1 ...... ... ... , . BEAUTIFYING STATESVILLE Plans For The Development Of Grace Park It is difficult for eyes not train ed in the transformation of bare, barren areas of land into spots of beauty to visualize the proposed Grace Park as a future picturesque place of rest, study and inspiration. Four years of acquaintance with depression has so innoculated our thoughts with things of a depres sive nature that it is refreshing to meet up with the zeal and enthu siasm which Miss Grace Anderson has in storage for this constructive project. The proposed site for Grace Park, named in honor to Miss Anderson, is about four acres in area, lying between Sharpe, Bell, Race and Meeting streets . . . and at present it resembles nothing so much as a cow pasture. Many good citizens who wish to see more of beautification work done in Statesville are interested in the plans which Miss Anderson has in mind . . . the advantage of this park as a central community loca tion . . . the motif in its proposed layout ... of what practical value it will have in a material sense to the community, as well as the val ue that all beautiful things create in the human soul . . . how will such a park be most appreciated by a rather indifferent citizenship . . . what lessons will it impart in build ing character and civic pride . . . what employment will it give to our citizens . . . and how can citizens of Statesville aid in the development and preservation of a park that should do much to advertise the at tractiveness of Statesville. Answering some of these thoughts Miss Anderson said to the represen tative of The New Deal: "The proposed park is within pleasant walking distance for south and west Statesville. To benefit all citizens, the city should have one or more parks in the north and east sections. "1 have seen no park that in any way will resemble the park I have in mind. The parks of my experi ence, in Washington, Philadelphia, Niagra and Charleston, have been parks of considerable acreage, in sweeping drives, and extensive gar den architecture. "Building Grace Park has but one idea and it is idealistic to make a spot of beauty where those who care may find it when they wish. The limited area and its typography makes the park unsuited as a play ground for children. It is impos sible to confine fields for games and MRS. SARAH HAYES GAITHER PASSES Mrs. Sarah Hayes Gaither, 6 , widow of Henry Clay Gaither, c f Statesville, died at a local hospita l December 23, her death resulting from pneumonia and complication! . The funeral was held at the First Presbyterian church here Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock and burial was in Oakwood cemetery. J M rs. Gaither, a native of norjh Iredell, had lived in Statesville since her marriage. Her husband died in 1920 and her only son, Dr. Alfred Long Gaither, United States navy, died in 1932. j architectural layout for the stroll ers pleasure in so small a compass. Most certainly it is a spot tor chil dren interested in all out ot doqr s retreat tor quiet enjoyment, as Well as for grown-ups. j " 1 he practical value of Grace Park will lie in the cnance of stim ulating community pride. 1 he beau tiful park that will grow out ot this spot may make citizens recognize the worth of surroundings and de-f mand in the whole town the right ful heritage of beauty. Possibly! a deeper sense of pride may grow Jin individual upkeep of homes and surrounding outlooks. This improve ment of personal property can be gradual as the work in the park. Unfortunately, there are no finan cial resources to draw upon to make Grace Park an instant spot of beau ty, each year improvement will be made until a future will finally ar rive when it will be as the architect first visioned it. The destruction pf shade trees, a town's chief glory, is steadily proceeding, and the con tinual erection of billboards is com pleting a scene bordering on ugli ness on every side. "It will take several months to shape up the grounds. The present plan, subject to change, is a ter raced out of door's living-room un der the group of trees near Bell street. Small experimental flower gardens would be attractive in the four corners, but not practical with out a keeper. Shrubs will probably be set here, selected for flower and leaf attractiveness. A lily pool will be beyond the terrace, near the cen ter of the park. A small stream with flowered banks will course down the lower grounds. Tall hedges will probably be set along the street walks with wide central entrances. There will be no drive, but many winding walks through the grounds. Plants to attract birds will be set and bird houses put up. Every in ducement will be made to attract feathered guests. Many trees will be planted after the ground work is completed. SPLENDID SEASON OF BUYING Statesville Merchants Delighted passes anc Another Christmas becomes history. From the merchants' standpoint, it has proven a very splendid sea son of buying. Saturday brought thousands of people into town and the crowds poured into the stores when the doors opened and they shopped the entire day. It was a buying public who came to buy and had the money to buy. The slogan "Try Statesville merchants first" was changed to "Bought in States ville." The merchants are well pleas ed and final check-ups show a de cided increase over last Christmas sales. There was an optimism and cheerfulness noted in the shopping crowds that was good to see and which has been absent for several years. They spent their dollars read ily and easily with the assured man ner that comes from fear dispelled, and that more dollars were in sight for use. The merchants are taking stock and empty shelves will soon be re placed with new goods. The express, motor and freight companies are busy bringing fresh merchandise in to town. There are practically no old stocks left even for clearance sales. The merchants will start the New Year and lead the buying pub lic by "Buying Now." What does this mean for 1934? It means a buying people become a producing people. Mills will run, wheels will turn, raw materials will be in demand and the process of manufacture will put many to work regularly. No fear for the New Year that is gone: We conquered what we feared the most Excuse us while we cheer, Now here we stand, stronger souls And all we ve lost is fear. K- Watchmen- at-Sterling Flour Mill Held Up FOUR MEN ROB GREEN MULKEY AND RANSACK OFFICE 'Citizens can aid by visualizinc T t ... we ciiumiuus lasK in beautitying even so small a spot and having 1 Please turn to back page Green Mulkey, colored watch man at the Sterling Flour mill plant, was held up and robbed of $1.25, all the money in his pockets, Sun day afternoon, by four young men in the uniform of soldiers. The four men not only robbed the watchman, but ransacked the office safe and went through the plant. They found nothing in the building. No trace of the robbers has been found by the local police. Rev. J. M. Gettys Will i Preach Sunday FORMER TEACHER AT HIGH SCHOOL TO PREACH AT PRESSLY MEMORAIL CHURCH i Rev. Joseph M. Gettys, who was formerly a teacher in the States ville high school, will preach next Sunday morning at the Pressly Me morial Associate Reformed Presby terian church. His subject will be: "A Church Goal for 1934." Mr. Gettys, a student in the Bible Seminary of New York city, is visit ing his parent at York, S. C. i 1 ' MR. A. C. MESSICK DIES Mr. A. C. Messick, 59, who had been in ill health for the past 18 months, died Sunday morning, De cember 24, at his home on Seventh street. jThe funeral service was held Tuesday morning from the resi dence, and interment was in Asbury Methodist cemetery, in Yadkin coun ty. Rev. J. C. Farmer and Rev. W. A'. Parsons, of Statesville, were in charge of the services, assisted by Rev. William Brown, of Yadkin county. ; The deceased is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Nettie E. Messick, at home; a brother, Mr. J. G. Messick, of Wilkes county; and four sisters, Mrs. G. C. Hudson, of Archdale, N. C, Mrs. C. A. Os borne, of Jonesville, Mrs. U. S. Grose, of Yadkin county, and Mrs. R. J. Davis, of High Point. MRS. SALLIE McRORIE PASSES I Last rites were held Christmas Day at 10 o'clock from the First Presbyterian church for Mrs. SaUie Anderson McRorie. Burial took place in Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. McRorie was 72 years old .and the widow of J. S. McRorie, a well known traveling salesman of Statesville. She died Sunday night after a short illness with uremic poisoning. Mr.s. McRorie is survived by five children, J. D. McRorie and R. A. McRorie, of Silverspring, Md., Thomas H. McRorie of Summerville, N. J., Mrs. R. S. Trott of Guilford College and Mrs. Andrew N. Cowles of Statesville. Three Brothers also survive, Dr. Thomas E. Anderson and George R. Anderson of States ville and L. E. Anderson of Char lotte. Mrs. E. P. Holland, of Dunlap, is spending the holidays here with her daughter, Mrs. J. A. C. King. Miss Crace Carpenter, of Salem College, is spending the holidays in Statesville.
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