Teachers Won't Hold Classes In Windy Weather Fearing Building Will Collapse on Students, May 12, 1926

School Building Badly Needed. . . More than 200 Children at Sandy Ridge Forced to Attend School in Building That Is Actually Dangerous

It is learned that the Stokes school authorities will include in the budget which is now in preparation necessary funds for the construction of a school building at Sandy Ridge. An effort was made last year to secure a new building there but nothing was accomplished.

The writer this week had the pleasure, or rather displeasure, of taking a look at the present building at Sandy Ridge, about which there has been considerable talk recently. We were informed by the best citizens of that community that teachers dare not hold school in the building on windy days for fear it will collapse. The building was erected by the late J.E. Shelton and other Sandy Ridge citizens from private subscriptions a good many years since, when the attendance was small. It was later purchased by the county and has been used since—that is, when the weather is good and the winds are calm. The building is located on an excellent site of four or five acres, but, even if the building was new, it would be entirely too small to accommodate the large number of pupils. It is the opinion of some citizens at Sandy Ridge that that excellent community will not have any school at all the coming school year unless the Stokes authorities provide a better building.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, May 12, 1926

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A.A. Tarrant to Serve Concurrent Sentences of Three Months Each, May 12, 1926

Tarrant Sentenced to Serve Three Terms

Charlotte, May 12 (AP)—Concurrent sentences of three months each were imposed today in recorder’s court on A.A. Tarrant, following conviction of violating the prohibition law.

Tarrant was wounded recently in what officers declare was a “rum battle,” although the man denies that he had a gun at the time. Charles against the officers are still pending.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, May 12, 1926

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Wilkesboro High School Graduates 20 Seniors May 11, 1926

Closing Exercises Wilkesboro High School, May 11th

The closing exercises of the Wilkesboro High School will be held this evening (Tuesday) in the auditorium of the school building. There are 20 in the graduating class, namely:

Ruby Anderson

Ursula Blevins

Eula Brock

Rosemary Bumgarner

Ethel Church

Margaret Foster

Annie Ruth German

Mattie Gray Guthrie

Ruby Hartley

Annie Howell

Atta Lowe

Lola Proffit

Mae Riggs

Edna Stalley

Avery Church

Kyle Hayes

Vaughn Jennings

Dwight Nichols

Ted Nichols

Mack Profitt

Ruby Gilraath

Helen Hix

Ruth Miller

Eugene Pardue

This year’s class is the first to have the new standard ring. The design for the ring was selected from a large number of designs submitted by students in a contest. It represents the Tory oak that stands near the court house, on which Tories were hanged during the Revolutionary war. Earl Meadows submitted this design, winning a prize of $5. The ring bears also the school motto, “Progredimur,” which means we are going forward.

Hon. Henry R. Dwire, editor of the Twin-City Sentinel, delivered the annual literary address Saturday morning in at 11 o’clock. Dr. Ira Freeman of Erlanger delivered the baccalaureate sermon.

The junior class on Monday evening gave a play “A Newspaper Minstrel,” which was enjoyed by a large crowd.

The following program will be rendered this evening (Tuesday) in the auditorium of the school building:

PART I

“Let Our Theme of Praise”—Mendelssohn—Class

President’s Address of Welcome—Ursula Blevins

Class History—Vaughn Jennings

Piano Solo—“in the Gondola” by Bendel—Atta Lowe

Mock Debate—Class Pessimist and Optimist—Affirmative, Lola Proffit; Negative, Annie Howell

Song—“Co-Ca-Che Lunk” by Donnelly—Class

Poem—“We Have Done It” –Mack Proffit

Presentation of Gifts—Mattie Gray Guthrie

Piano Solo—“Hark Hark, The Lark” by Schubert Liszt—Ursula Blevins

Prophecy—Eula Brock

Song—“Sunshine in Rainbow Valley by Hamblen—Avery Church and Class

Will—Dwight Nichols

Valedictorian’s Address—Annie Ruth German

Class Song—“Farewell”—Mack Profitt—Class

PART II

Address to Graduating Class—Supt. A.T. Allen

Presentation of Diplomas—Supt. C.C. Wright

Presentation of Music Certificate

USHERS

Chiefs: Jessie Swanson and Edwin Jennings

Louise Melville, Geo Swanson, Byrdie Bumgarner, Earl Meadows

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Wednesday, May 12, 1926

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The newspaper article stated there were 20 in the graduating class and then gave a list with 24 names in it.

Klan Officials Studying Charges Against Grand Dragon Grady, May 12, 1926

Klan Officials Meet in Buncombe Capital. . . The Charges Against Grand Dragon Grady Believed to Have Been Taken Up

Asheville, May 11—Following closely upon the heels of public announcement concerning an impending upheaval in the invisible order, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina, officials of the Klan int his section assembled here today and immediately went into executive session, no report of their actions having been given to newspaper men at a late hour.

It was already understood, however, that matters concerning recent charges against Grand Dragon Grady would be taken up.

It was also learned here today that national headquarters of the Klan was preparing to send a representative to Asheville between now and the time for the state gathering, who will attempt to patch up the differences within the organization.

The resolution, adopted recently, claimed that conditions were in existence which made very true member of the Klan blush with shame at the disloyalty to which some of those in authority have stooped.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, May 12, 1926

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King News Briefs in Danbury Reporter, May 12, 1926

King Citizen Hurt by Rooster. . . Griffin Drug Store Is Robbed—Mr. and Mrs. Goff Entertain at Birthday Dinner—Personal Items

King, May 10—Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Goff gave a birthday dinner Sunday in honor of their daughter, Mrs. Mae Wall, who was 19 years old, and also Mrs. Martin Coller, who is 63 years old. It was an enjoyable occasion for all who were present: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Henning and children of East Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Culler, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Culler and children of Tobaccoville; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Goff and son of Pinnacle; Mrs. Mae and little Roberta Wall, and Mrs. Louise Boles and Mrs. Jane Meadows.

T.F. Calloway, a farmer who resides two miles west of town, had a fight with a rooster last Thursday in which the rooster got the best of the fight. Mr. Calloway’s chickens had been flying over the garden fence and destroying his garden. He had caught one of the hens and was clipping her wings when he was attacked by the rooster which spurred him in the leg near the knee. The spur was very sharp and went to the bone, inflicting a very painful wound. Mr. Calloway was laid up for a couple of days from the results of his fight.

Unknown thieves broke into the Griffin Drug store here Saturday night. The money drawer was torn open but no cash had been left in the cash drawer. A quantity of cigarettes, cigars and candy were the only articles missed. Judging from the nature of the articles taken, it must have been boys that committed the robbery.

The best baseball game that King has witnessed this season took place on the King diamond Friday when the King Highs and Mount Airy crossed bats. The game which was hard fought from the start was very interesting and exciting. The final score stood 2 to 1 in favor of the home team.

Dan and Dewry White of Roanoke, Va., spent the week end with relatives here.

H.L. McGee of Thomasville was here Saturday looking after some business matters.

The high school entertainment closes Saturday night. The exercises were good and the house was crowded all thru the entertainment.

The Red Goose baseball team put it over on Tobaccoville to the tune of 5 to 2 Saturday on the King diamond.

Roscoe Thor?as of High Point was here Saturday attending the closing exercises of the high school.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Calloway of Winston-Salem were visitors here Sunday afternoon.

Luther Lawson of High Point spent the day Sunday with relatives and friends here.

The King Tigers defeated White’s Coffin factory team of Winston-Salem in a game of ball played on the King diamond Saturday. The score was 10 to 7.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hutchins of Winston-Salem spent Sunday with Mrs. Hutchins’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. White, here.

H.L. Kirby and family of Winston-Salem were visitors here yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. James Love Jr. of Winston-Salem were visitors at the home of Mr. Love’s parents here Sunday.

Constable C.R. Lawson was here Monday from Lawsonville on business.

Jess Pyrtle of the Westfield section was a business visitor in town today.

Prof. J.T. Smith expects to return to his home at Leemoor, Cal., this week. He has been spending some time at the home of his father in Francisco.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, May 12, 1926

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Consent Decree Voids Greensboro Paving Contract, May 12, 1926

Noted Guilford Case Wiped Off Docket

Greensboro, May 11—By consent decree the case of T.J. Murphy, former mayor here, against the City of Greensboro, in an effort to have declared void a $50,000 paving contract between the city and Murray Construction Company, was wiped off the Guilford Superior Court docket here today.

In the first litigation Mr. Murphy lost by ruling of Judge P.A. McElroy, but won decision of State Supreme Court, which sent the case back for trial. Mr. Murphy won a jury verdict which Judge T. B. Finley set aside and the case was docketed again for trial. Today’s actin ends it.

Mr. Murphy claimed the contract was not legally entered into.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, May 12, 1926

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Statesville Sells $400,000 in Bonds to Fund Water, Sewer, Lights, Street Improvements, May 12, 1926

City of Statesville Sells $400,000 Bonds

Statesville, May 11—Four hundred thousand dollars worth of bonds have been sold by the city of Statesville, $175,000 of which were issued for water, sewer and lights, and $225,000 for street improvements.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, May 12, 1926

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