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m ■r,\. i^BCORi»itjlG k® g6i?ntts i ;/-;3 Ms •- ,- ’.:;? 'V ‘ JUSTICE ^■' PkESEKT^s^. WITH '"f lX>OKXK€C TiO ; we fiC»E C( . rtnrate WITH CONPIDEKCE ir. “THE HOKE COUNTY NEW THE HOKE COUNTY JOURNAL tOLUME XXVH- RAEFORD.: N. C. FRIDAY, DEC. 25th., 1931 $1.50 YEAR IN ADVANCE/ .V*sr.. Wr • A' i.j ikl|*^l r A -1 / J 1* I** |»- ( MHil lU, III p,i-\4xf\ ■^y'S&irfi: ■ _ ■- VSr BY SCHmU uws Slipt. Hawfield Points Out Benefits To Hoke Und^r - Recent Legislation; All Sal aries Paid. I&’ County Superintendent of SchoolSi W^P. HawfieMi- when queried Tues day about the operation of the Bihools under the recent legislation, ift^d that Hoke County’ was seeping decided benefit frbm the new system 4:, of operation. His statenifent follows; “There has 'been a good deal of vjf' V dtanussion, i*ro and con. as^ to ~ ’ • sWte Supported school systeni. be sotne justifiable criticism, biit as the plan advances it is evi dent that soime mighty good work was done by the las^ l^slature es pecially for ' counties like Hoke. The - pstrons of ' the schools should be pleased in spite of, their likes and ^ dislik^, for " the white schools have three months and tiie colored . and Indian schools two months with ‘ - lull; payinent made up to the Christ- : : dtolldays. This has been paldi v,; entirely hy ithe State and. without rainy cost to any one in the county, j^mei payment ^om the ^county has . :fc^n made of around^900.00 on the I ^ IBc levy tcMf scrolls, but this went ® ' in after the' last allotment was made S from state ifunda/It is certain that li- i ■ df rttere ha^ not been outside help the schools ^imld have closed for -good at this ‘time, if not , before this. the schools with as heretofote, but Ithe Board will'live within the allot- fliant without any serious handicap. ' Some, cuts have tad • to be made, but in most cases tho^e effected have -taken it in good spirit. There are Some who still persist in wanting I /4he same advantages although there L.y Is.Tess to do with. To date the State ^ 'has ?forwarded the county the sum (cff *24,133.94 and from this there has bnen an expenditure of $23,643.55 in cluding the checks that are now being Issued at the end of the third; month for the whitfe sdhools and the end of the second month for ^he colored and Indian schools. During these times It should be counted a good tthlng ithat- all have liad the privileges of the schools without, any cost to the people of the county so far, imd It Is certain that the doors of the fscbools will reman open, for the remainder of the term with very lltHfi coat to any one. The schools closed on the 22nd and will open on January 4th.” ; Superintendent Hawfield also said diat ithe school officials desired to take this opportunity to extend to all, parents, pupils, and teachers, a Merry ; Christmas and a happy New Year. CHRISTMAS IN 106^ h , i’ ■ — The niQst tragic Christmas day in Ikj English history was that of 1066, when ^lliiam the Conqueror was en throned. The' Saxon archbishop, Eld- o-ed, before placing, the crown on ' William’s head, asked the Saxon if the congregation wodld have Wil liam for their king. Their 'yea,’ uttered in a hoapse roar, made the Nomans fear that they were about to kill William, and they drew ^ their swords and attacked. On that dreadful Christmas day the Abbey pavement ran red with Mond. .CONGRESSMAN LAMBETH ^ HOKE RELIEF FUND Hob. J, Walter liambeih, poipular Seventh ,District Oongresbrntm, who read in the News-Journal of the ap- ; peal 'forTunds to aid in relief and un- , .employment in the county, has sent his check for $25 to the county y. chairman, Dn W. M,. Fairley, to aid In the work. Congressman. Lambeth’s letter to Dr, Fjairley Is In part as follows: ‘T certainly hope that your committee will be able to deal ade quately with Ithe Bltuati(« In your county. As Chaiplain iMratgomery sold ha the House yeetefday, Tn a time kke thlo, an oniwe ef seifiBh- f .nesB i| /tibo much, while a pound of :'-!;!iEe»ewi«|NSR ji' not.-epdiik.'''^ The dopiltto was dM4«4 MbORS What Christmas Means By CHARLES FREDERICK WADSWORTH LITTLE SISTER . When Betty awakens on Chnstmas at dawn, And pops-out of bed without murmur or yawn, To scamper barefooted the chilly house through. In search of the place little dreams all come true. And finds by the fireplace such big heaps of things That once in each year good old Santa Claus brings With reindeer and sleigh and his big coat of fur— . That is what Christmas-day meansi to her! BUDDY ^ , Though Jack may receive Christmas presents galore. And some of them just like he saw in the store. He’s happy, and counts on a big lot of fun, ^ To get at theit' innards and see how they run! But dihner-time caJptivates every small boy— It’s not just a pleasure but positive joy To eat, eat and eat till he’s full to the brim— That is what Christmas-day means to him! MOTHER ^ When Mother starts in on the da/s biggest chore. Preparing to entertain nearly a score'. With turkey to roast and the gravy to make, And cranberry sauce, doughnuts, mince pie and cakei. With scarcely a minute to say “Howdy do, ^ A big merry Christmas and glad New Year, too!”— ' Or undo her presents to see whom they’re from— That is what Christmas-day means to Mom! FATHER Though Father’s not much of a chef at the most, He peel^ the potatoes in time to play host, ^ And welcomes 4;he guests with a gesture that’s grand. And puffs his seegar with the nifty gold band; He just likes to give folks a mighty good time, Though it take eyeity dollar and’most every .dime; ' ■ " Yes;^he wa®^ ov^lJY one to Be^iappy aiid glad— That is what Christmas-day mans to Dad! ENVOI Whatever glee there is brought by the toys, Whatever things give most pleasure to boys, Whatever cheer comes from feasting and mirth, Christmas means Jesus and Good-Will to Earth! UROE CROWD SEER CHRISniMEANT Relief Committee Pleased With Quantity Of Food Brought As Admission Charge; Pag- eamt V^eil Gotten Up. GBEEUGS SENT TO TETERANS PresMent Hoover Disi^atches To Disabled Veterans Thru- out Nation Message Of Christmas Cheer. Ex-Govemor McLean To Speak At Dedication Of McLauchlin^Bust CHRISTMAS IN COLONIAL DAYS Washington, Dec. 19.—In the spirit of an approaching Christmas and the turn of a new year. President Hoov er today dispatched to disabled vet erans throughout the country a greet ing and a “renewed assurance” of the nation’s appr^iation of their service. The brief meesage was distributed through various veterans’ organiza tions an|d hospitals, 'and was ad dressed “to ‘all disabled veterans.' It said: It is my privilege to convey to Excerpts From Washington’s Given By Bicentennial Commission Diary you at thiS holiday season the na- rooms Potomac. .Fowls were fattened for the table. Forest, field and stream tlon*8 tribute of remembrance and gratitude for your service in defense of our country. » “Your sacrifices and sufferings have called forth the solicitude of the nation expressed in the services which have been' established to min- isiter to your needs. . ' “In extending to you a greeting of good cheer at Christmas I ex press my earnest personal wish and that O'f all our people that the new year may (bring to you abundant blessings of contentment, health, hope, and restoration. I send you renewed assurance of th'e nation’s gratitude and devotion to yodr neeids. (Signed), “HBRBEIRT HOOVER." CHRISTMAS CANTATA ON SUNDAY EVENING Christmas in Colonikl Vir^nia was a gay and festive period. Fun began a week before Christmas and con tinued for a week afterward with a round of house parties, balls, dances, dinners, and hunting, which would have taxed the energy of any modern debutante. The young people went into the woods for holly and greens ■which, fashioned In wreaths and gar lands, adorned the stately drawing- of the manor houses of the ■ The choirs of the three Raeford churches will unite Sunday evening, Deeemh^ 27, In presentinig a Christ mas cantata, “The' Light of the WorM," at tho^ Presbyterian Church. The propam will start shoriily after seven o^Dock. The smgera have keen practicing tin some time tm the cantata, vrhioh presenta 4he heautltiil Cbristmu atWF „ ■ ■ • - V^'’ ■*' '• k' ''xy. ■■■I 'V, contributed their succulent share to tempt the appetite of host and guests. The United Staites George Wash Ington Bicentennial Commission in forms us that for days the frosty winter air rang with the glad shouts of welcome as each newly arrived coach emptied Its load of happy visitors. The clatter of -hoofs on the hard highway announced the coming of nearby neighbors' who would dis mount, come in for a hot todidy and a chat ivlth the members- of the household before mounting and clattering away again, to repeat the Jolly encounter at- the next estate. We h^ve no records of how Christ-' mas was spent at ASount Vernon but we know that it was alwas festive. There were long years when the (master was absent for this holiday, gone to the wars to endure the rigors and dangers' of winter campaigns. Perhaps one of Washington’s hap piest Christmases was in the year 1783. On Decennher 23 Congress aa- sembled fn the State House at Anna polis where Washington arrived lour days .beforei) anid was met by lira. Wadhlngtcm. CongNee icas to rective the Oeneral’s rarigmitUm ae Com- . (Conttnaid (n png* nlz) ■ I--;--'r * V i.ri Ceremony To Take Place At Courthouse At Eleveiv O’clock Wednesday, Dec ember 30; Large Crowd Ex pected To Attend Exercises. Preparations for the presentation of the bust of the late J. W. Mc- Lauchlin to Hoke County are about complete and as previously stated in these columns, the exercises will be held on Wednesday, December 30th, at eleven o’clock in the court house here. People from throughout the county and from a greater dist ance, are expected to be present E3x-Govemor, A. W. McLean, of Lumberton, a warm friend of Mr. McLauchlin, and a co-worker la educational matters, will be the principal speaker of the occasion, and hte address is looked forward to. by those who know his outstand ing ability for thoroughness in every undertaking. It is unique -that the bust of Mr. McLauchlin was made by another (warm personal friend and co-worker, W. T. Covington, who is forging a- head In this art and whose work has received favorable mention from some of the countryfs most capable critics. PrOvious pieces done by Mr. Covington have won him this praise away from home hut those who have seen Gie bust of Mr. McLauchlin are hnanlmooB in pvo'niouncing 'it his greatest work. The exercises next Wednesday will be presldOd over 'by Dr. Watson M. Fairley, Mr. Covington will present the bust to the county and Clerk of the Court, Edgar Hall, for twenty years an (rfficer of the county, will receive it for Hoke County, It will be unveiled in the court room and later placed In a niche In the lobby of the ftrst floor of the building, the space havlhig (been provided 'by the county comknlssloners. On a slab which fotnns ithe baae of this niche ard canrad the tidlowlnc wrads: vr. lIcLaachlin—184S-l»8i. .(CoatiaiMd on hack paca> S1ETENSH0ME American Legion Naticmal Commander, Near Break down, Cancels All Engage ments; 9 States in 3 Weeks. A crowd that entirely filled tha school auditorium saw the Christmas pageant presented ‘by the children of the first seven grades, last Friday evening. A choms composed of pupils from the sixth and seventh grades opmied the program on the stage beauti fully decorated with pines and light ed candles. They were followed by fourth and fifth grade pupils sing ing “I Heard he Bells on Christ mas Day.” After this Miss Margaret McKenzie, of the school faculty, spoke briefly on the meaning of Christmas, and asked the audience to join in the singing of the carols. First grade students singing “It You Want to Happy on Christmas Day,” drew Considerable applause from the audience. Several Christ mas poems were read and another chorus number presented by the smaller children. The Scripture reading came next,, and then all the lights were switch ed off as members of the Junior Music Cki'b entered from the rear of the hall, bearing lighted candles and singing “O Come All Ye Faith ful.” The pageant that followed opened: with the Annunciaition and followed the Christmas story bn through the coming of the Magi with their gifts for the new-born Savior. .4t the close of the pageant a member of each grade .came to the stage, knelt before the manger, and said a play er. Many of the audience commented favorably on. the program, and generously complimented those who directed the pageant and the sing ing. No admission was charged for tho entertainment, but everyone who came brought food in some form, to be distributed at Christmas by the Committee on Poor and- Unemploy ment Relief. A large stock of food for this purpose, was brought bv those who came. Member^ of the committee expressed pleasure at the generosity of the public. Griffin, Ga., Dec. 19. — Quimby Melton, commander of the Georgia department, American Legion, an nounced tonight receipt of a tele gram from national commander Henry Stevens at Mobile, Ala., can celling all of his engagements for next week. “The national commander stated in his telegram,” Melton said, “that he had been ordered home from Alabama, where he is scheduled for two cities, by physicians who fear a physical breakdown. “Stevens' was to have addressed a‘rally of south Georgia legionnaair- es at Albany Monday night and a north Georgia Legion rally Tuesday night at Athens. “Stevens said in his wire he would come to Georgia for two days in January and visit the same two posts he was scheduled to speak. “He had covered nine states in three weeks, speaking two and three times a day, he said, and was near a physical breakdown, and physi cians at Mobile ortiered him home to Warsaw, N. C., immediately.” On Christmas day all should be welcomed with good cheer and true hospitality.—Charles Dickens. BIBLE SCENES INSPIRED THE WRITING OF CAROLS One trouble with our banks is that they have been susceptible to the human touch. FURTHER CASH GIFTS ANNOUNCED FOR REUEF f-x n -1 Messrs. R. B. Lewis and T. B. Lester, who are receiving cash con tributions for (he committee on un employment and relief In the Rae- ford ^strict, announce farther cash contributions as toMows: Prevlous- tji reported, 169.00; Mrs. J. .W. Wlalk- er, $2; J. A. DeMme^ fl; man Walter LaMwtlL IS; Hall, $5: Aberdeen « aonuwb |i)ed C(K, $H; 99f.9«^' jh ' .-ifi ' ' , i ^ ■: The influence of the constant vis ualization of Bible scenes, of which people were accustomed to think viv idly, inspired the writing of Christ mas carols. They began to make their appearance about the year 1400. This was a new music in what was still almost a new language, of minstrel, literary and folk po6trj\ The ballad was one of the forms in which many of the traditional carols were cast., The Christmas tree had its origin in Germany and is of comparativelr recent adoption in other countries. It is regarded by many as one of the numiber engrafted upon Christ ianity and Christian fOsttvitiee. The worshipers of the Norse gods, before the adoption of Christianity, had a place in their scheme of things for Iggdrasil, the tree of the world, whiclt, with its roots anA branches^ was b^eved to bind tuge^er heav en. earth hnd hell. The Christmaa tree is believed to be related to this tree in Its origin. It became associat ed with the Christian holiday at some unknown time in the Middle Ages. In the United States the Christ mas tree custom is probably lean than a century old. Up until the time of the Civil war it had not yet be-, come a p^alar costom. blthoiiglt it was observed by a daq^e number of the German immigiaata ;bea It baa beep geaeiMy- this country asd A\ 'i- ■
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