- Age Graham. ? efaitf not United Nation* and a apnka on "TW United Natioas in the Atonic Age" in th* ABTC auditorium at lfooday of teat week. Dr Graham. W a civilian coordinator, la alao chairman at the Oak Ridgr lnsti tute of Atomic Studio 1 la his talk, he feneraliaed on the importance of the UN in thia ajte of ?? rustling. unequal politi cal itatea under the constantly Crowing threat of atomic powrV According to Dr. Graham there are approximately Z3M,M?,*M people an earth, which are dirid rd Into numerous trlhe*. nations, and race*. Ae UN la Imperative to thia a(e, hecaaae It provtdea a mean* for the*e oppoatac force* make ranceaalona. What thi* body decide* may determine the con tinuance of our ex Ma nee on earth. Some of the coal* which the UN i* constantly (triving for are ef fective universal disarmament, a universal police force to prevent catastrophe before it happens, and lonc-rance economic development programs. Dr. Graham cowoared Ike earth to a time bomb rapidly ticking away toward the midnight of man's desperation, when the panic press of a button may end the world. So far the UN ban prevented World War III on (even different critical occaasioai. In closing. Dr. Graham asked that we all rededicate ourselves to the support of the UN as an in strument of peace giving mortal hope to all mankind. COMPLETES RADIO COURSE Port Monmouth, N. J. ? Army Specialist Five George S. Trivett, eon of Mr. and Mrs. Grady S. Tri vett, Vilas, N. C.. completed the fixed-station radio equipment op eration and maintenance course Nov. 23 at The Signal School, Port Monmouth, N. J. Trivett entered the Armv In luoa and was last stationed in Granite City, III. The 20-year-old soldier attended Bethel High School. Castro promise* the end of austerity in Cuba. Labor unions in Haiti denounce regime. jp?ons Club Meeting Hears Experiences In Turkey The first December iiKIh of the Boone Lions Club featured the narration of his war cmriNW while stationed In Turkey bv Mr Jim Boyle of Appalachian C<*le?s The talk <m illustrated with colored Met taken during the planning and construction of ? chapel which he promoted and constructed with the help of other army men and local labor. This was in an area without any Christ jan church, mission, or workers. It seemed to be aa in spired project for It enlisted as sistance and gifts In money from a wide are*. A very attractive and skillfully arranged building of brick was built just off the shore of the Black Sea in northern Tur key, exhibiting much imagination, technical skill, and enthusiasm. When it was completed the build mt *u ippniitd at about WOO, ?11 dan* by (pare tine labor. Guests at the meeting ware the following: Mr. Clark Haynm of High Point, turner and auctioneer, and a visiting lioa, Mr. 4. B Prince, new head of the modem language division of, Appall man College, who came to ASTC from Eastern Carolina College. Announcement of the annual Christmas party at the next meet ing waa made by the club presi dent. Dr. J. R. Melton. This will be a ladies night with gifts and a program by an instrumental or ganization from the college. The dub has recently raised and contributed $175 to the local hospital for a regulator for the baby incubator. This is just one of the many ways in which the club cooperates in the services of our community. Postmaster Thanks Patrons For Help With the Christ ma* mail load hitting it* peak within the next few days. Acting Postmaster R. G. Greene expressed hit appreciation today (or four cooperation on hii annual "Mail Early For Chrict mas" Campaign. "While It'i too late to talk about early mailing of Christina* gifts and cards," the Postmaster yemr friends and loved ones on Christmas Day by using Air Mail. There's still time for local deliver ies, but be sure to send all Christ mas cards by First Class mail, and do include your return addrea* on all Christmas card envelopes and package labels." Postal employees are digging In for the final drive to get every thing delivered by Christaas ^ve The Post Office will remain open from 8:S0 a. m. to 8 p. m., includ ing Saturday. It will remain open later if there is a demsnd for it. "Now that the end of the big rush is in sight," the Postmaster said, "I want to express my thanks for the fine cooperation from our patrons. The 1960 'Mail Early For Christmas' Campaign will be a rousing success if you'll just keep up the good work. On Christmas Eve this year, I'd like to see every mail bag empty and evrr pom Office employee relax ing at home." Many Office Falls Occur Many accident* occur in the of fie, the most common being or dinary falla. Often the cause of the accident is so simple as to be ridiculous! "Sometimes it's a paper clip, water spilled on the floor or a pencil that someone dropped and didn't pick up," said Jerry Coe of Coe Insurance it Realty Co. "or footwear ia often to blame. Leath er heels for men, spike heels for women, especially on waxed floors. Good housekeeping and aensible attire can prevent accidental falls." ? Coe pointed out that file draw ers and desk drawers, if left open, create obvious tripping hazards. Swivel chairs can Up over, office furniture may have sharp edges ?r splinter*, power driven office machine* may have defective wir ing. He suggested periodic check ing for these danger spots. "Another safety precaution," Coe suggested, "is to avoid stand in* in Awot of (wincing tori ant to keep to th? njht at blind eon* mi to avoid bumpin< other*." U you have to climb, use a lad der. not a chair or oOtsr piece of office furniture. Moat important of all. leave furniture movinf to the maintenance people a*d save your back from a painful and ?onetimes chronic disability, ho ?aid. (adv.) Valle Crucis PTA To Meet The Valle Crueia Parent Teach er* Association will present Mrs. Elizabeth Coffey's piano pupils in "The Ballet in the Doll Shop," a musical story and dance playlet, and the Girls' Chorus in a number of Christmas tongs December 10, at 7.-30 p. m , in the school audi torium. All patrons of the school and other interested people are invited CAM) or THANKS i . We wiah to thank our friend* and neighbor* for their many acta of kind lieu and expression* of sym pathy during the ilhjeis and death ?f Mrs. Ellen DstI* The food was also appreciated. ? The children. Cattle slauttitcr is expected to increaae in 1M1, supplying possib ly four pounds more boef per per son than in 1MB, any* USDA Stock market decline* and then rallie*. Halp Fight IB Us* Christmas Seals A VARIETY Or ROUS For Your Best Meals AT YOUR FAVORITE GROCERY VALUE FOR CHRlgTMAS KING SIZE COKE HAS MORE FOR YOU GET VALUE, LIFT. REFRESHMENT TOO ! f-"Tfr I.1IIHI -- r- -1 nn n m ? p t, HICKORY COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Hlekory, N. C. Free Free Free LUCKY COUPON WINS FOR BOY LIONEL TRAIN SET Engine ? Wood Tender ? Mill and Baggage Car ? Livestock Car with Horses ? Passenger Car ? Frontier Set (log cabin, spilt rail fence, windmill, livestock) ? 16-plece track ? 00 degree Crossover Transformer and Lock-on LUCKY COUPON WINS FOB GIRL EFFANBEE DOLL HOUS E SET Mamma Doll ? Daughter Doll ? Baby Doll ? Wing Back Chair ? Crib "Night Before Christmas" Booklet ? Doll House Box Come In and Register ? No Purchase Necettary 'q _ DRAWING DECEMBER 24th . GIFTS of DISTINCTION. . A, Ha. Been the Ca.e for .he P.? Forty Veer., Your REXALL Drug Store I. Headquarter. for a Wide Variety of U.eft.1 and Appreeiated Gift Item.. A Few Suggertlon. Will Be of Value to You iu Solving Your Problem.. for HER Complete Line Revlon Toiletries and Gift Sets Tussey Toiletries ? Helena Rubinstein Creations Cara Nome Sets ? Toilet Water ? Perfume Coty Toiletries and Sets Candies In Wide Variety Whitman's ? Hollingsworth ? Pangburn Musical Jewelry Boxes ? Comb and Brush Sets Pre? er Sets ? Overnight Cases ? Electric Razors Sheaffer Pens ? Den pried for Women Only! FREE GIFT WRAPPING (Gifts Bought Here ) for HIM Toiletries and Sets Old Spice ? Seaforth ? Gillette ? Stag ? Mennen's Colgate ? Palmolfve Shaving Bowl* ? Military Seta Eleetric Razors Schick ? Remington ? Sunbeam ? Noreleo ? Ronson Kaywoodie Pipes ? Yellow Bole Pipes ? Pipe Racks Tobacco Pouches ? Cigarette Lighters Cigars ? Cigarettes ? Tobacco Sheaffer Pens ? Designed for Men Only I GIFTS for MEN and WOMEN Yardley Toilet Sets Sheaffer and Parker Pens Pen and Pencil Sets Large Line of Gift Stationery View-Master ? Pitted Cue* Gift Soap Packages Wrist Watches and Clocks Kodak Sets ? Bill Folds Tags and Gift Wrapping Banson Lighters Electric Heating Pads and Many Other Fine Gifts O Electric Blanket Special SINGLE CONTROL ? Note $18.95 Regular $33.50 DOUBLE CONTROL Now $24.95 Regular $39.50 O TOYS ? DOLLS ? STUFFED ANIMALS FOR THE CHILDREN ? GIFTS FOR THE LITTLE LADIES Hallmark Christmas Cards ? Christmas Wrapping ? Stickers ? Cards ? Ribbons ? Lights ? Decoration* Boone Drug Company THE REXALL STORE Three Registered PtutrmachU BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA DR. 0. K. RICHARDSON ? DR. G. K. MOOSE ? DR. W. R. RICHARDSON

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