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f/fi College SB y Education 1 WgSW' 0 In 3 Years \,tlj JOHN COREY Education Dept. ? A&TCjt n't not widaly known, but young itm can easily finish college in three years. The simple secret: summer Stud) By attending college for three summers in addition to the regu lar terms, a student can wrap up a degree in three year* rather than the usual tour, Dr. Jamea E. Stone, summer ses sions director at Appalachian State Teachers College, points out the obvious advantage ? one begins hi* vocation a year earlier, gaining in experience plus the year's earnings. A teacher, for example, pockets $1,000 to $S,000 his first year, de pending on his school's location. An engineer graduate takes in *4.000 to IS.000. Those entering other professions come out ahead with similar earnings. Why do moat people think of college as a nine-month proposi tion? It's tradition, Dr. Stone thinks. Our country began as an agrar ian nation, he explains. Schools and colleges at first adjusted their schedules to allow students to be on family farms in summer to help with chorea. Agriculture, however, ranks no longer as the principal American pursuit. It's Industrial. Even North Carolina with the most farms of any ?Ute la fait turning irom ru ral to urban. Therefore, the youngsters aren't needed like they uied to be. Still many thouiandt of eolleglani each lummer take off three montha to play and frolic. Others, however, work to earn money for next year's college ex pense! This is commendable and for some may be the only way, Dr. Stone observes. But he wond ers if the average college student might not pocket more cash in the long run by borrowing money, even at six per cent, to attend col lege for three summers and there by finishing a year earlier. With a college degree, the young man will probably far top his earn ings during summers and allow him to clear the table even after paying off the loan and interest, < More and more students, how ever, are realizing the summer study opportunities and attend col IMPROVEMENT. ? The cold weather this week halted progresi on the back entrance to the Boone Port Office. The driveway, entered from Queen Street, ii expected to aid in getting the highway port officea into the parking lot of the local port office, Ralph Greene, acting poatmaiter aaid. The buaes will be able to drive in forward and not halt traffic on King Street while getting onto the lot. Mr. Greene stated that other patron*' who need to bring or load mail at the post office would be allow to uae the ne wdrive also. The main entrance will still be open Mr. Greene said, but he expects most users to enter from the back? Staff photo by Joe Minor. leg* year-round, say* the professor. At Appalachian State Teachers College, for example, summer en rollment la 80 per cent of the reg ular term. Appalachian's percentage ranks higher than at most colleges and universities, Dr. Stone admlta. This hr attributes in part to the col lege's mountain location. The scenery and coolness of the Blue Ridge Mountains in summer at tract not only undergraduates but an almost equal number of gradu ate students returning for advance work. A record-breaking 3,000 laat sum mer registered for study at Appa lachian, report* Dr. Stone. And enrollment increased at practically all other colleges and universities oifering -suBuner work. , M Connecticut court upholds birth control curbs. FOR DELICIOUS ROUS In Just Seven Minutes, Try AT YOUR FAVORITE GROCERY Announcement Boone Livestock Market WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON ; . Jj* Notice will be given when we resume operation in the early Spring V ' Boone Livestock Market "?i .J5L ?/???TBkyr ' ..ixii.'' Emergency Planning Group Holds Organizational Meeting The Watauga County Emergency Planning Committee held its first organizational meeting Friday. Members of this committee are: Howard J. Williams, SCS. chair man; M. L. Shepherd, ASC; L. E. Tuckwiller, County Agricultural Agent; and J. B. Robinson, FHA. The Secretary of Agriculture has announced the eatablishment within the U. S. Department of Agriculture of an emergency or ganization structure and assign ment of emergency planning acti vities essential to meet food needs and other agricultural require ments of the nation in a time of national crisis. Under the plan, USDA emergency planning com mittees are established at the state and county levels. This action is to help carry out the department's emergency re sponsibilities under the National Plan for Civil Defense and De fense Mobilization, promulgated by the President. A major objective of the plan, the Secretary stated, was the de velopment of "built-inreadiness", integrating, insofar as feasible, de fense planning as a part of regu lar and continuing programs and activities. This committee will meet from time to time at the call of the State Chairman as emergency con ditions may arise.' FLOATING MESSAGES Piedmont, Ala. ? Though some might cast bread upon the waters, the Rev. Jewel Pierce believe* in tosgng in a bottle now and then. "The bottle and water preacher" of Piedr^nt is known in at least 29 states and eight foreign coun tries. His contact with the world is by means of bits of scripture which he seals in bottles and drops into the Coosa River. IN JEST City feller: "You say this is healthy country? What's the death rate out here?" Local wit: "One to a person." Yugoslavia rules out diplomacy in Poland. Know The Weather By E. H. SIMS Why does a cooling of the air often produce clouds? The air always contains a cer tain amount of moisture. When there are no clouds in the sky, tht moisture is invisible, but it is there. Cooling condenses air and reduces its capacity to retain wa ter. In doing so, the invisible water particles in the air become rela tively greater in qontent, and fin ally become visible droplets of moisture. A cloud, then, is the re sult of cooling of air, which chang es invisible moisture into visible form. This cooling process als^produc es fog ? the lowest of the clouds. The sun's heating of the earth, which, in turn, heats the air above it, which rises and is cooled in the higher altitude, causes the forma tion of most clouds. w e Will Not Havi A Sali on Wed., December 21 ON ACCOUNT OF CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS BUT WILL HAVE SALE AS USUAL DECEMBER 28th We Wish To Thank AH Our Friends and Patrons for Their Many Favors and Wish for Each of Thrm a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR West Jefferson Livestock Market l 3181 WEST JEFFERSON, N. C ' Clues Given Buying Pants To earn I ha but possible mile ?ge from your pants investment, there's in inside story of quality is well as the outside one a t basis food appearance to be considered. Here's where inside sleuthing produces the important clues ?landing for quality tailoring that represents a "good buy": 1. Seams?There are no raw ieam edges. The quality seam is pressed flat, eliminating bulk and making alterations easier. In the lest back, the seam allowance is generous all the way down to al low for letting out if good living (Mould result in Pop needing more loat room. 2. Pockets ? Deep and roomy, oi sturdy cotton drill; they are double-stitched for added strength to stand up for the usual collec tions of nails, knives, and change. It is important that the word San forized is stamped on the pocket drill. 3. Waistband ? Here, again, the Sanforized stamp on the lining is a promise flainst any uncomfor table waistline cinching from thrinage. 4. Belts ? Often interlined for a firm shape so they won't "curl" in action. 9. Darts ? Bias darts from the waistband down into the back pockets give a trim shapely line. Take your time in checking off all the important quality points, inside and out, for a lasting re ward of the best in comfort, good looks, fit and durability. HOT LOVE SCENE Detroit ? As the actors went into a torrid love scene, the film burst into flame in a local movie house. The assistant manager said the love scene had nothing to do with the blaze. "The projector just got a little hot," he explained. The blaze was extinguished quickly. STATED COMMUNICATION SNOW LODGE NO. 363, AF * AM FRIDAY, DEC. 1C 7:30 p. m. Installations of Officers Refreshments I. W. Carpenter, Jr., WM Howard Williams, Secretary RUPTURE-EASER fJt.aM.V4.fM.OtL un>to>M 3D w ?*s^T ???>!? ..w &W5 ?? "*T ? BOONE DRUG CO, Boone, N. C. u. ?. r*on%*T The Unled States Government hat filed 4 strongly worded pro test in Havana against the execu tion of three American citizens in Cub* last month. A diplomatic note delivered to the Castro Government charted that Cuban authorities had im posed the death sentence on the three men more for their nation ality than for their offciue. Senator Fulbrifht (D.. Ark.) s?>i be doubts NATO will becoiae a nuclear power of IU own next month There has been a proposal that the United States, at the NATO minister* meeting, sponsor a plan for nuclear arms under direct NATO control. He doubts that it can be solved before the ministers' meeting in mid-December. COMTESSA IMPORTED Jewelry MAKES A LOVELY Gift*-: FOR Christmas Time GIVING! Necklaces Ear dips Brooches Bracelets and Rings MATCHING SETS and SEPARATES in BRILLIANT HOLIDAY COLORS To Match Your Every Outfit ? I 1 1 C) i ( ^ *? ? ? T found exclusively at the MOCK'S DRESS SHOPPE 618 E. King St. at Hardin BOONE, S. C. Phone AM 4-87*9 WHEN YOU BUY, WHY NOT BUY THE BEST? TRY GREENE FURNITURE COMPANY FOR ? Mohawk Carpets and Rugs ? Norman's Custom Made Draperies ? Admiral Television ? ? Sanford Bed Room Furniture ? Sealy Mattresses ? Lane Tables and Chests ? Cambridge Lamps ? Greene Brothers Living Rbom Furniture , Maytag Washers and Pryers ? Cosco Baby Furniture ? Crestwood Electric Blankets Greene Furniture Company EDMISTEN BUILDING * BOONE, N. C.
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