Lending a helping hand to his little brother Michael {age one) is six year old David York. The two are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Earl York of Asheville. Earl is employed in the Main Office. hobbists wish to develop their skills? Elliot Bickett remembers back to the time when he got $21.00 a month in the regular army. That was before inflation, the high income tax, and the H. Bomb! We were talking over some of the good old days, way back yonder! We wish to express our sympathy to Eleanor Brooks upon the death of her father early in May, Gerald Owen and Bobby Black, of the Film Division, had too much of a good thing. They went down to Daytona Beach, where they enjoyed the sights, mermaids, etc., and a double dose of sun tan which forced them to cut their vacation short and come back to the mountains to recuper ate. Aida White, not to be outdone by Barbara Johnson, also had a baby son. There is no infor mation as to name, weight, etc., but he was born Saturday, May 8., Nan Tinsley took time out to enjoy a rest in the hospital. She- had her tonsils out. Hope you can swallow gracefully by now without making faces! Glad to see you back. Nan. We wish we could get some men with dignity and the caliber of statesmen instead of muck-rak- ing politicians to run for public office. Just a re minder that your radio and television screens will be monopolized by those who will be seeking your favor come election day! The first governor of North Carolina to be elected by a vote of the people, instead of through the General Assembly, was E. B. Dudley in 1936. REFINING By Harold Hogsed and Jack Rhodes It’s time to think in terms of fishing and gar dening again. All this pretty weather sorta gives a fellow an urge to get out and try his luck. Recent vacationers were Ansel Jones, Oscar Harbin, Glenn Hoxit, Curtis Gray, Bunyan Wil son, Fred Wallin and Henry Holliday. We’ll probably get some good fish stories from some of these fellows. Cyrt Gray and Fred Wallin had jury duty with their time off. Pat Poore was also drafted as a juror so we had a full report of court action I see that Ecusta is playing in the W.N.C. In dustrial League again this year. Hope the boys start off as hot as they finished last year. We extend our deepest sympathy to Caskell and Helen Rhodes in their recent loss and wish for Helen a speedy recovery. Ralph Nicholson is back at work after a few days in an Asheville hospital for treatment. Glad to have you back, Ralph. Bowling season is over now and even tho’ the "Paper-makers” didn’t get first place, they made a good showing and are vowing to try to do better next year. Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Jones are the proud parents of a 7 lb. son, Steven Ansel, born March 19. Con gratulations. Some towns in this State that have animals in their name are: Elk Park, Beargrass, Beaver Creek, Buffalo, Wolf Mountain and Horse Shoe. A fishing excursion to Lake Douglas netted this fine string of fish for George Taylor of the Main Office. Who helped yoti catch ’em George? 23