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CORD MAWHHAKL, . v., TVMU se, WQB 77e Nettys - Record Published Weekly At MARSHALL, N. C. NON-PARTISAN IN POLITICS A. Ik SrOR Y. Omm Publukr J. I. 8T0BY, Managing Bditot KMkd, n. a SUBSCRIPTION RATES OUTSIDE MADISON COUNTY Mentha .00 t. Tw Hoo Mz Month $8.00 IV Months 0X00 80c Pr Week SUBSCRIPTION BATES IN MADISON BUNCOMBE COUNTIES 16 Month i On. Yeni UU60 Bight hunt HM Six Months SLM Four Mentha $1.00 EDITORIAL A VITAL DECISION Citizens of Hot Springs will decide Saturday whether or not liquor can be legally sold in that town. Whenever such a referendum is held there are always two points of view. One viewpoint is that the tax revenue derived from the net sales is beneficial to many sources and provides needed revenue for school improvements. This viewpoint also believes that "bootleg" liquor or non-taxpaid liquor is boun tiful and those who drink the stuff are going to "find" it somewhere so why not sell it legally and reap the financial benefits? This point of view, however, is challenged by many who strongly oppose the sale of liquor in any method, including the Alcoholic Beverage Control method. Those who share this viewpoint contend that "two wrongs don't make a right." They are are aware of the excessive drinking now taking place but they don't believe that "favoring" the sale of liquor for the revenue it might bring in is at all right or proper. Opponents of "open liquor stores" also point out what moral decay whiskey is causing in our country and can't see how any Christian could vote in favor of selling the stuff legally. In some ways, the question boils down to two points: (1) Financial benefits derived from the le gal sale of liquor; or, (2) the moral decay of a com munity who puts its "stamp of approval on drink ing liquor by, voting for ABC stores. As has been pointed out above, these two View points clash strongly whenever such an election is ordered. Recently, several North Carolina towns have had similar elections. In some towns the people voted in favor of ABC stores. In others the people voted against ABC stores. It is going to be entirely up to the citizens of Hot Springs to vote Saturday "FOR" or "AGAINST" a Town Liquor Control Store for that town. In recent weeks many "Letters To THe Editor," articles, and poems, all opposed to ABC Stores, have been published in this newspaper. There were many more received which space would not permit their publication. .; We previously stated that we would publish "all sides" as long as space permitted but, to date, we have not received anything for publication' which was in favor of legalizing the sale of liquor ; ' We have talked with several Hot Springs citi zens, both "pro" and "con" and their conversations have been interesting. One proponent pointed out that w . if Hot Springs is to expand and' become more inviting 'to tourists and future residents an ABC store would greatly help." Another citizen stated that " . . . . there are several places in Hot Springs 90W Where liquor can be purchased with no tax benefits ..... also plenty of liquor can be purchased a few miles from Hot Springs 11m in favor of ABC stores over present conditions," h concluded. Another person expressing his views connected the ABC store with Hot Springs' redevelopment program, saying " .... an ABC store is necessary if our redevelop ment program is to be a complete success." Many Hot Springs people do not share tins vie point M The Christian Action League of Hot Springs tiff, vigorously fought the issue. Meetings have been held and active visitation has been spearheaded by its members. The Rev. C. R. Heier, Presbj tor, along with other Hot Springs pastors members, have strongly denounced the u 'mm . m .. m .&... . J. ; w fm . galizing trie saie 01 nquor. une not i summed her feelings up tnis way : tiful and quifet little town ideaLgp people who are looking for rest and enjoyment. Tfcfe is the kind of image I want Hot Springs to remain. I'm willing to work a little harder and sacrifice a little mowif help our school financially rather than to allow reve nue from whiskey to do it." Yes, we said there were different viewpoints. On Saturday the citizens of Hot Springs are to de cide on a vital issue. The verdict is now In the hands of Hot Springs citizens. tonan pas- plan for w? Letters to the Editor. Praia Official. P. O. Box 217 Hot Springe. N. C. The News-Record Marshall, North Carolina Dear Editor: As chairman of the Christian Action League of Hot Springe, I wish to express appreciation to the election officials for the com ing ABC Store election Swann Huff, Bernice Wright, and Carroll Anderson. We are grateful for the efficient correction of the town registration books and for the pleasant way in which they have received our challenges of those people who now live away from Hot Springs. Sincerely, HARRY SELERLS Against Strong Drink Route 5, Box 216 Marshall, N. C. July 22, 1963 The News-Record Marshall, N. C. Dear Mr. Story: I would like to write a few words in your paper in regard to the liquor question. (I understand there is soon to be a vote taken in the town of Hot Springs on whether or not to have legalized whisky.) I want to say that I am against strong drink in any form. I know what it will do when it is taken into the body. I know how it will make a fool out of a person who is sane and intelli gent when he is sober. I have seen it take food out of hungry children s mouths and deprive a wife and family of clothing and useful things. I have personally seen men work hard all their lives and make big money, then die a pauper's death because of strong drink. I have seen men who were highly skilled and intelligent, who could have become great men, turn out to be bums on skid-row. Some of my close friends and relatives have been destroyed by strong drink. I have seen men drink up bank accounts and farms, even steal to get a drink. I work with the N. C. Prison Dept. Almost all the inmates are confined because of strong drink in one way or another. Some people say we can make a lot of revenue from legalized liquor, but they don't tell you that it costs far more to enforce the laws because of this evil than the revenue received from it Court records show that 75-90 of criminal cases have some con nection with alcohol. More homes are broken up by alcohol than any one thing. Legalized liquor can't be brought to Hot Springs unless some church members vote for it. Just remem ber before you vote that it may be you or yours who will be run I U.S. MAIL fir over by some drunk driver who bought his liquor in Hot Springs. If I quit here, you could say, and rightly so, that this is just my idea, 'mat u aee what God's Word says: la Proverbs 14:84 we read: "Righteousness exalte th a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." Strong drink is con demned several times in the Bi ble Habakkuk 2:15 says: "Woe to him that giveth his neighbor drink, that putts th thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken al so, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!" Proverbs 80:1 says: "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is de ceived thereby is not wise." Pro verbs 23:29-32 reads: "Who hath woe? Who hath sorrow T Who hath contentions T Who hath bab bling T Who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes? They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, whan it giveth his color in the cup, when it imoveth itself aright. At the last it blteth like a serpent and stingeth like an ad der." Finally, in Isaiah 28:7 we read: "But they also have erred through wine, and through strong ALLANSTAND MRS. BIRCH ARD 8HBLTON The Bar. William Dahlenburg filled his regular appointment at the Belva Bible Church last Sun day afternoon, using for the Scrip ture lesson, I Chronicles 18:1-14; the text, "One Way." This was a vary interesting sermon to a large, attentive congregation. The Sunday School is steadily improving. Mr. Walter Wade Qa hagan, our new adult teacher, did an excellent Job teaching the class Sunday. Mrs. Delmos Cook returned home from the hospital and was able to attend church last Sunday. Mrs. Ernest Phillips and chil dren of Baltimore are spending a few days with bar parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gahagan. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Trimble and daughter, Debbie .spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mm. T. E. Trimble. Mr. Birchard Shelton has his bridge almost complete. This is the fourth time he has built the bridge and we hope it will but Mr. Charlie Thomas snd broth er, Jeter, of Walnut were on Lit tle Laurel Tuesday. Mrs. Bessie Hamilton of Seat tle, Washington, ex-wife of the late Harrison Gshagan, passed a way last week. She was a sis ter-in-law of Mrs. Magnolia Shel ton, Mrs. Alice Hunycutt, Mrs. Emily Trimble and John Gahagan. Mr .and Mrs. Roy Reeves and A Message To The Christians Of Hot Springs drink are out of the wav: the priest and the prophet have erred , daughters of Marshall visited his through stronir drink, thev nrelmonner' Mrs- Stella Reeves, last swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment." Sincerely yours, ROY V. RAMSEY f Thursday. Mars Hill, N. C. July 8, 1963 The News-Record Marshall, N. C. Dear Sir: Almost thirty years ago I sent a poem to The News-Record I had composed entitled "The Liquor Habit" Because of the coming election I would like to have it published again. Sincerely MRS. CLAYTON WORLEY P.S. Also "Decision" I have Just written. iAkmtg(i-r . "The LIQUOR HABIT' "Tis only a dark beverage of hell, who ever named it, named it well. You may stand by the bar and drink You really do this before you think The results of this are bound to be bad, And your fate will be very, very sad. Though the habit of it you do not make, Are you doing this just for any one's sake. No, you're doing no good at all. Things that are bad always come (Continued To Last Page) (ULlHiajiasisa!' Bar BSSw S- Br Mr W . MMwmt Jar? O BSer r" BBP 61 DODGE Phoenix Tudor Hardtop One owner; low mileage, automatic drive; heater; white wall tiites; sport model; extra clean . 1 60 DODGE 6-cylinder 4-door sedan One owner; low mileage; standard transmission 59 DODGE Coronet 4-door sedan Automatic transmission; radio-heater; one owner p ' 59 1-ton DODGE Truck Dual wheels; four-speed transmission . 5iL SEVERAL OTHER MODELS AT REASONABLE PRICES Redmon & Worley Motor Company MARSHALL, N. C Miss Livingston, C. B. Franklin Wed Wednesday Miss Rosemary Livingston and C. B. Franklin were married in a double ring ceremony in Marshall Wednesday, July 24, 1963, with the Rev. Coleman C. Caldwell of officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Livingston of Mid way, Tenn. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence To- ney Franklin, of Greeneville, Tennessee. Much has been said and written for and against legalising the sale of liquor in Hot Springs, a large part of which has been baaed on secular reasoning and appeal. The ultimate question for a Christian in making any decision: "What does God expect of me," la often ignored on a vital moral issue such aa we have before us. It would be well for us to consider this question. No one can deny or ignore the evil of the liquor traffic. Blind is he who dose not see the tragic havoc that alcohol plays with life, and this is the life that God has made for Himself, and the life for whom Christ died With respect to alcohol, the word control is deceptive. In my belief, I have encountered scores of people to whom it is an insid ious mockery. At the mention of control, they would not laugh in your face, they would cry their hearts out before you. Jesus turned to His disciples one day and said, "Ye are the salt of the earth." They were men and women just like you and I who had accepted Him as Lord of their lives. And what part were they to play in the world "Ye are the salt," He said. They knew what He meant. SALT KEEPS THINGS FROM GOING ROTTEN. When ever anything in the Ufa of the community is in danger of be coming rancid, the Master's gh must be there to atop theMul invasion; the Master's salt Hat bo the pledge of strong rKt ance; the Master's salt must ev er engage itself in conflict with rotten ess and evil. We as Chris tians, the Master's salt must fight this thing on Saturday, and we must continue the fight against evil wherever it is encountered. The disciples of Jesus are to be vital enough . . . healthy enough . . and pungent enough to en counter corruption and evil .... and destroy it "YE ARE THE SALT OP THE EARTH," the expectation of Je sus Christ Has Ha the right to expect that of us To this I can bnly answer, "He loved me ,and gave Hie life for me." This seals His claim on ma Ha loved you, and gsve His life for you. Does that not seal His claim on you? As a Christian how else can one vote on liquor, except NO. The decision is to be made Saturday. I appeal to you in the name of Christ to be truly Chris tian: fight this evil . . . vote NO. By CHARLES R. HEIER, Publicity Chairman of Christian Action League Singing Convention The Madison County) Singing Convention will he held at the I'in ey Grove Baptist Church Sunday afternoon beginning at two o'clock. All singers nnd the public are invited. Expected to be present are the Joyful Aires, Homeward Bound Quartet, the Cox Brothers and several other groups. CAN TALK TOO MUCH Most people know when they have said enough, but only a few have the sense to put the lid on. HUNTER CREEK MRS. ERNEST BALL Correspondent Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lu ther Ball Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ball and son, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ball and Mrs. Ther Bia Ann Bailey and daughter, Vickie, of Candler. Miss Marie Ball spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lewis and family. Mr. and Mrs. Landon Lewis and son called on Mr. and Mrs. Burns Hunter recently. Mr. snd Mrs. Clyde Ball visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sunday. 4 NOTICE To Taxpayers ALL UNPAID 1962 TAXES WILL BE ADVERTISED AUGUST 1 Pay Now And Avo$ Additional Penalty Ai 1 vt. Cost PeiiHy liereises Ek Moiti mm ray Madison County Tax Collector Dealer
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