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THE MARION PROGRESS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE Mcdowell publishing co. MARION, N. C. TELEPHONE 64 S. E. WHITTEN, Editor and Proprietor Entex-ed at the Postoffice at Marion, N. C., as second class matter SUBSCRIPTION RATE One year $2.00 Strictly in Advance MORE TRAFFIC EDUCATION NEEDED The most encouraging aspect of safety edu-j cation is the fact that there was a reduction last year in fatalities among five to fourteen. While we are experiencing a 15 per cent in crease in motor vehicle deaths of all ages, we were reducing the deaths of the five to four teen year group a full four per cent. In the face of the great increase in traffice, this record is remarkable indeed, and a positive tribute to the contribution the schools are making to the solution of the traffic problem. The advisory group on education of the 1947! President's Highway Safety Conference re viewed the reports from the states which con tain much evidence that educational agencies are taking more interest in safety and espec ially in traffic safety than ever before. The ..state conference resulting from the President's Conference are mentioned repeatedly as the spring board from which traffic safety pro grams have sprung. We recommend these regional, state and lo-j «al conferences and we earnestly bespeak the' continued activity of all groups interested in safety education. We commend the local school officials for bringing such a serious and effec-; tive safety program to students here this week.! It is platitudinous to remark that the schools; reflect the state of mind of the people; that schools are not likely to lead in activities which are very far beyond public demand and accept ance, and by the same reasoning we may be certain that the schools will not long delay in instituting modes of procedure once these newer practices are demanded by the "man in the street." Therefore, if you conclude that the schools have been slow to accept safety edu cation, you should know that our people have been slow to recognize that our schools have a responsibility in preventing accidents. The principle applies equally at the elementary school level and all the way up to the college -and university. It is probably no exaggeration to state that there is not a child in any school anywhere in! the country who is not receiving what his teach- j ers characterize as safety education. This saf ety education will range all the way from casu-l al admonitions to be careful to enlightened em phasis on all phases of accident prevention. At the one extreme we find crystalization of smug-; ness that is difficult to shake off. Only when the hypothetical "man in the street" mention- i «d earlier is sufficiently informed as to the ob-! jectives of good safety education to demand ai positive program in the school, then and then only will all the schools do an acceptable job of teaching accident prevention. And when this demand develops there will be found timej for safety4 in even the most crowded curricu-j 3um. BIBLE DEMAND The American Bible Society, which distri butes copies of the Scriptures to people in for eign countries reports that the demand for thej Bible throughout the world is now greater than; at any time in history. The Society points out that millions of copies of the Bible were lost in Europe during the war and facilities for replacement are not avail able. Moreover, missionaries in non-Christian lands are increasing their requests for the Book. An investment by the American people in distributing the Bible to other areas ought to prove beneficial to the world as a whole. If those into whose hands the Book comes will take time to study its teachings and receive such truths as they are able to take, the quality of the human race will be immeasurably im proved. Marion is no exception to the rule that selfish leadership will eventually destroy any commu nity; what we need, now as always, is unself ish leaders. We have often observed that the people who have nothing much to do are usually very im patient. If you learn one new thing every day, you will know 365 things by this time next year. OUR LAST "ARMY DAY" | Under & resolution passed by Congress ini 1937, the people of the United States are ask ed to observe April 3th as official Army Day. Military units will assist civic groups in ap propriate celebrations. It is hoped that in com munities where such displays are unavailable, the people will give some attention to the day set apart to pay respects to the Army. It should be noted that Army Day, 1949, will be the lost one celebrated as such, because, in the future, a unified Armed Force is expect ed. Approximately, the slogan for Army Day this year is "the U. S. Afrmy—part of the team—for security," . ^ While looking hopefully to international co operation, as explained by General . Omar N. Bradley; U. S. Army chief of staff, the leaders of the American Army do not overlook the fact that the United States is the richest and most powerful of the community of nations. They know that it is impossible to write off danger by resolutions or pacts on paper and that, in the event of trouble, the safety of this country will depend upon a fighting army. It is appropriate for the people of this coun try to give some thought to the organization of the Army which has had a glorious past. Not many years ago, millions of Americans were in the Army of their nation, fighting on foreign soil, but nevertheless for the protection of their own country. The record they have written in arms is worthy of respect and certainly the people of this country should pay some tribute to it and those who made it possible. While the Army is only part of the team, it is a vitally important segment of the defense mechanism of the United States. No one should overlook the basic fact that if this country is threatened with invasion, its defense, security, and safety will depend upon the courage and fighting spirit of armed men and the intelli gence and training of their officers. So, we feel that it is appropriate in advance of Army Day, 1949, to call the attention of our readers to the day set apart for public recogni tion of the Army. Let us hope that the Army of the United States will never fail to the peo ple of this country and that the converse is also true—that the people of this country will not fail the Army of the United States. A HAPPY TRADITION In the early days it was a common sight to see neighbors band together to help each other. Barns were built, crops harvested, land cleared and numerous other heavy tasks were accomplished in a few hours instead of weeks or months. It was done in an atmosphere of spontaneous fun. The neighbors simply drop ped in for a raising bee, a husking bee, or what ever the occasion required, with their wagons loaded with food. These work parties were a necessity in pion eer America. But it is cheering to note that this tradition is still with us in this machine age. A recent news item tells of a service sta tion operator in a small Minnesota community who had an unusual run of bad luck. His com petitors decided to help him out. They closed their stations one Sunday and took over the job of manning his cash register and pumps to! handle the sudden rush of business. It was ne cessary for the local constable to direct traffic. Many people refused change, and the supplier, which was one of the leading oil companies, furnished gas at cost. When the day was over the station operator was considerably better off financially and he had gained a new apprecia tion of his friends and neighbors. If instances like this could occur more often j half the seemingly insoluble problems of the country would disappear. HEAVILY IN DEBT j Consumers of the United States owe nearly, $16,000,000,000 for goods they have purchas de, with more than half or the total represent-' ing installment credit, according to the Feder al Reserve Board. This may sound like unimportant financal* statistics, but the figure should interest every business man. Obviously, if consumers owe; much money, the slightest drop in their in-; I come will not only affect their payments, but also seriously curb their current buying. j Never be too anxious to make money too easy and too quickly; there may be somebody else in on the deal. The man who flashes large bills at every op portunity is obviously not accustomed to much money. Poor work, completed, is usually better than j brilliant performance, postponed. j Charity is good for the giver but sometimes! it is not beneficial to the recipient. The trouble with most adults is that they! think their school days have ended. Nobody is going to buy what you have to sell unless they know you have it for sale. OUR DEMOCRACY— —by Mat I AMERICANS ALL... '! On MARCH 2% l63ft, THE FIRST SWEDISH SETTLEMENT IN AMERICA WAS ESTABLISHED ON THE BANKS OF THE DELAWARE RIVER.. In the years that followed, as more settlers arrived from The SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES, THEY MOVED INTO THE NORTHERN PLAINS, BRAVING THE BITTER WINTERS AND HARDSHIPS THAT TURNED BACK LESS HEARTY MEN — DEVELOPING, THROUGH TOIL AND PERSEVERANCE, SOME OF OUR MOST PRODUCTIVE AND VALUABLE FARMING COUNTRY. Thus, from our earliest days,am£*ica's growth and progress HAS BEEN ADVANCED BY MEN AND WOMEN FROM OTHER. NATIONS WHO—LIKE THE SCAND/NA VIANS—HAVE COME HERE IN SEARCH OF LIBERTY AND OPPORTONITK.. AND STAYED TO MAKE THEIR. OWN INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE. Looking Backward From The Progress Files The editorial page of The Marion Progress on July 8, 1918 discussed topics which are timely today—ed ucational funds, and coal shortage. In part they read: "In this issue of The Marion Pro gress will be found the county treas urer's report of county school funds. From this report is revealed the fact that more is being spent each year in the cause of education of the girls and boys of McDowell. This is as it should be; but when we recall that so many of our brave boys "over there" fighting to make the world a decent place to live in could not, in their own hand writing, sign their questionaires, we are bound to conclude that the expenditures for schools are shamefully inadequate, yet there are a few people who de light in harping on the extravagence in the handling of the school money and who would make the schools the football of politics. "If we take the time to analyze | the report of Treasurer Poteat we i will find that the teachers of Mc-! Dowell were paid in all, including both white and colored, $88,467.75. (This is found by adding the items of salaries of high school teachers, rural teachers, and the appropria-' tions for teachers' salaries in the graded schools of Marion and Old F'ort.) ... | "Rationing of coal tc household-; ers has been announced by the fuel administration at Washington as a mong plans designed to prevent a threatened shortage of coal next winter. Each domestic consumer will be allowed only as much coal as is to be found scientifically necessary to heat his house to 68 degrees, pro vided every conservation rule has been obeyed. The allowances for each householder, the announce ment. said, will be sufficient for comfort, but "the thoughtless and wasteful consumer who finds his al lowance gone before the end of the j winter will have only, himself to thank if he has no fuel with which to heat his house." ... ! JULY 25, 1918 "J. H. Tate and Rev. G. A. Mar tin left Tuesday for Yancey and Mitchell counties, where they go to organize the merchants of these counties and secure their co-opera- j tion in the sale of war savings and j thrift stamps. Mr. Tate and Nathan j Lazarus, chairmen of the two lead- j ing divisions of the state, have been , appointed directors for eleven coun-1 ties, and it is in the interest of this j work that Mr. Tate has gone to Yan-j cey and Mitchell counties. "T. J. Perkins, while picking | huckleberries on Bald Mountain, i near Hankins, last Thursday captur ed a snake which measured 61 inch es. Mr. Perkins, to make good his story, brought the snake to' town' with him for exhibition and it at- ] tracted considerable attention. Some said it was a Bull snake while others believed it to be a Hoop sna«.e. Any way, it was a "whopper" and with this capture and 18 gallons of huck le berries Mr. Perkins was well pleased with his day's work." AUGUST 8, 1918 "Mr. T. H. Henderson, of Ine Victor-Manoghan Mills, has been employed by the Clinchfield Manu facturing Company of Marion as superintendent of Mills No. 1 and No. 2 Mr. Henderson has previously been superintendent of The Lynch burg Mills, Lynchburg, Va., and The Riverside and Toxaway Mills of An derson, S. C., and is a man of wide acquaintance and experience. "Mr. A. F. Hunt who has been assistant superintendent of the Ma rion and Clinchfield Mills of Mar ion, has been promoted to the posi tion of superintendent in charge of the Mills of the Marion Mjanufac turing Company. Mr. Hunt has been with the Markm Mill since it was started in 1909 and is a thorough mill man from every standpoint. "Mr. W. C. Rogers, formerly se cond hand in the spinning room of the Clinchfield Manufacturing Com pany's No. 1 mill, has been promot ed and made overseer of spinning at the Marion Manufacturing Com pany's mill." Crippled Kids Can Garden, Too Even crippled kids can help produce the nation's food. Young farmer Charlie wears braces and a crutch,, but he helps with gardening at a summer camp for handicapped youngsters. These facilities and many others that help Charlie and other crippled children toward in dependence are supplied through J your purchase of Easter Seals. Buy your Seals today Read The Progress for local and current events.. Happy Birthday March 31, D. N. Lonon, Rev. Al bert P. Mack, Wanda Faye Loftis, Mrs. Alvin Williams and Charles El lington. Apiil 1: Virginia Baker, J. C. Bowman, Clyde Hensley, Leo Jar rett, Mrs. Mary Townsend, E. A. Hendley, Mrs. Lawrence (Cap) Mil ler, Jack Mace, Clyde Pittman, Mrs. Cora Sullins, Noel Pitman, Stephen Buff. j April 2: Mrs. Roy Rabb, Mrs. W. E. Edgins, Albert Hewitt, Jr., Mrs. David Gray, Jane G. Greenlee, J. A. McMahan, Richard Loftis, Lloyd Keeter, Nancy McCall, Ben T. Wy lie, Miss Opal Epley, Louise White , side and A. A. Buchanan. April 3: Mrs. Coy Laughfidgi^ Mrs. Amanda Crisp, J. 0. Jones, Mrs. S. R. Cross, Miriam Glenn, Mrs. Kermit Fender, Mrs. J. Logan Lack ey, Dera Cuthbertson, George Lee Phillips. April 4: G. R. Klutz, Mrs. Stella Weeks, Otis N. Franklin, W. Jones Harris, Willie Allison. April 5: Mrs. L. Laughridge, Mrs. A. R. Finley, Imogene Elliott, Beiv tha Brooks, Mrs. Odell Hyatt, Ten na Setzer. April 6: Nancy Ann Kanipe, Mary Gordon Erwin, Hannah Simmons, Donald Edwards, A. W. Baker, Caro lyn Edwards, John D. Hawkins. April 7: Mrs. Jennings Waters, Mrs. Jacob Smith, Mrs. Ben Davis, Charles Suttle, Mrs. Horace Wilker son. FREEDOM Freedom is a man at the lathe, or at the desk, doing the job he likes to do and speaking up for himself. It is a man in the pulpit, or on the street corner, speaking his mind. It is a man puttering in his gar den in the evening, and swapping: talk with his neighbor over the fence. It is the unafraid faces of men and women and children at the beach on Sunday, or looking out of the car windows speeding along a four lane highway. It is a man saying, "Howdy, stronger," without looking cautious ly ovef his shoulder. It is the people of the country making up their own minds. It is a soprano singing "The Star Spangled Banner" off key, and meaning every word of it. Freedom is the air you breathe and the sweat you sweat. It is all the things you might have done, and all the things you will do if the breaks are right. Freedom is you, and 140 million people like you, with your chins up daring anybody to take it away from you. —Author Unknown. North Carolina has a very small percentage of foreign born people. There are 1,114 Greeks, 1,088 Eng lish and 916 Germans. These repre sent the top three nationalities. The state that has the largest number of schools is Illinois— 14,101. The state with the smallest number is Nevada—260-. North Car olina has 4,681. GOING TO TRADE OR BUY A NEW CAR? For information ftgafding financing and automobile insurance, It will be to your advantage to insure with full coverage Fo-ti Bureau Mutual AutomobiU Insur ance—whisk will fully protect your In terests and those of the financing organ ization which you select. FOR FULL INFORMATION—CALL OR WRiTI J. H. TATE, Agent Office: 32 N. Madison Phone 120-X [ Representing Fn Bum Mitul Aitsmbfla Ik Co. EXECUTORS' NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualifi ed as executors of the Last Will and Testament of Roy Lee McCurry, de ceased, late of McDowell County, lf„ C., this is to notify all persons hav ing claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the un dersigned at the offices of Proctor & Dameron, Attorneys, Marion The-* atre Building, Marion, N. C., on or before the 1st day of April, 1950, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebt ed to said estate will please make mmediate payment. This 28th day of March, 1949. Carl McCurry and Nora H.. McCurry,, Executors.
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