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Page TWENTY THE PILOT—Southern Pines. North Carolina THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1962 7 'I New Aberdeen Post Office Dedicated In Ceremony Held Sunday Afternoon Presentation of an American flag by Rep. A. Paul Kitchin of Wadesboro, 8th District Congress man, to Miss Edna Maurer, acting postmaster, climaxed dedication ceremonies for Aberdeen’s new post office building Sunday after noon. The Congressman, main speak er on: the outdoor p^rOgram in front of the modern structure at the corner of South and Poplar Sts., congratulated ass-embled ci tizens on the .“community pro gress and enterprise marked by this important milestone.” He was introduced by Dr. E. M. Med- liTi, former longtime Aberdeen mayor. State Rep. H. Clifton Blue was master of ceremonies. The amazing growth of the U. S. Postal Service in 177 years, to an organization of over five million employees, a fleet of more than 86,000 vehicles and more than 30,000 post , office buildings' was described by Rep. Kitchin. He said the Postal Service is a testimonial to a basic American right—“the right of a free man to write a letter and mail it any where be pleases, saying what he wants, without government dic tation or interference.” E. T. McKeithen of Aberdeen, who served as postmaster during the 'Wilson administration, pre sented a history of the post of fices which have served Aberdeen in the past. His talk went back to the era before Aberdeen existed, when the area was served from an of fice established in 1832 at the home of Archibald Butler on the Morganton Road, sev.en miles away. It continued through the the establishment in 1887 of the post office at Blues Crossing, the community which was 10 years later re-christened Aberdeen. He listed the postmasters who had served since that time: F. A. Ordway, Henry A. Powell, J. M. Johnson, E. E. MceKithen, A. A. McKeithen and others, down to Miss Maurer. John Douglas, financial con trol officer with the post office Department in Atlanta, Ga., also spoke. The Aberdeen High School •Glee Club directed by Mrs. Frank Bwaim, sang during the program, concluding with the national an them. Dr. William C. Neill, pastor of Bethesda Presbyterian Church, offered the invocation and the Rev. R. D. Spear, Jr., pastor Of the First Baptist Church, the ben ediction. The Rev. Brooks Patten, ■pastor of Page Memorial Metho dist Church, gave the “Ode to the Flag.” Pefreshments were served by the Aberdeen Jaycees. Kennedy, Kitchin Disagree on Whether Congress Should Bring in Industry One topic this week for dis agreement between the Demo cratic Congressional candidates. Incumbent A. Paul Kitchin and Challenger John P. Kennedy, was what a Congressman’s function should be in relation to getting new industry for his district. Kitchin told the Hamlet Rotary Club Tuesday, according to news- .paper reports, that it is not a Congressman’s duty to bring in new industry. Kennedy, who has been men tioning the need for more indus try in the 8th District, to help eliminate economically depressed areas of th.s district, then issued a Statement Wednesday in which he said a Congressman should use the full prestige of his office to help the people of the district help themselves in acquiring in dustry. The statement followed a con ference between Kennedy and Lee Williams, a member of the Union County Industrial Commis sion, after an early morning hand shaking tour in Union. Kennedy said Williams agreed with him about a Congressman’s function in industrial development. Later Wednesday, Kennedy elaborated his opinion for the press as follows: “I notice that Mr. Kitchin said yesterday that getting new indus try for the District ‘is not a con gressman’s duty.’ I am not sur prised that Mr. Kitchin feels this way but I am surprised that he is willing to express the feeling that stimulating industry is not of interest to a congressman. “I feel strongly that it is a con gressman’s job to help develop the district, and I am particular ly eager to see us develop the rural areas of our district. “In these areas it seems to me that the great problem is one of providing local markets for agri cultural produce. A congressman can certainly be of tremendous help in building public sentiment for attracting agricultural pro cessing plants and other industry “If elected, I intend to spare no effort to stimulate the develop ment of every area in our district, especially the rural areas.” May 15 Deadline Set To Apply For Crop Insuranee May 15 has been set as the last day to sign applications for Fed eral All-Risk Crop Insurance on tobacco in the Middle Belt Julian Mann, FCIC state director, an nounced today. Although a final day has been established, Applications cannot be accepted after most farmers start transplanting tobacco. Therefore, it may be necessary to stop taking applications before the 15th of May. If so, it will be done without notice. Thus, tobac co farmers in the Middle Belt who are interested in All-Risk Crop Insurance should apply for pro tection at once. Cosing dates for All-Risk Crop Insurance are controlled by plant ing practices. The Border Belt and Eastern Belt stopped taking applications in April. Also, the sign-up has been stopped for pea nut, cotton and soybean protec tion. A closing date for tobacco in the Old Belt and Border Belt will be announced as soon as planting studies are comipleted. Moore is among Middle Belt counties that will close tobacco applications May 15. THEATRE SUNRISE Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop have long been the nucleus of a closely knit group of friends in Hollywood. 'Their taste for each other’s company, talents and sense of humor, brought them together last year in Sinatra’s production of ‘'Oceans 11.” Now they appear again to gether in “Sergeants 3,” opening Sunday at the Sunrise Theatre. Adding to the all-star cast are Henry Silva and Ruta Lee, the only woman headliner in the cast. Miss Lee, a “champagne” blonde, was signed by Sinatra after he isaw her in a television perform ance and was impressed with her acting and appearanos. The Crosby Brothers, Phillip, Dennis and Lindsay (Bing’s boy’s) are introduced on the screen in the roles of cavalry troopers. Buddy Lester, a nightclub com edian and another “Ocean’s H” veteran, continues to show his versatile talents as a dramatic ac tor with his portrayal of a chief Indian scout. Another “Ocean’s H” alumnus. Hank Henry, a reg ular fixture at Las Vegas’ Silver Slipper, also has a role in“Ser- geants 3.” PILOT ADVERTISING PAYS CAROLINA BANK Gn . Savings PINEHURST <»> ABERDEEN . Hm ^ CARTHAGE VASS ^ 'WEST END Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation HORNES CANDY SHOPPE CIRCUS GRILL and RESTAURANT Aberdeen, N. C. FRIDAY - SATURDAY - MAY 4 - 5 - 6 AT U.S. HIGHWAY 1, STOP LIGHT. SUNDAY m lllll L I,--!":!-;‘ 1 .) ■' • i*"-. •” ''i' ^ 1, - - V ' FREE! 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