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Annual Spring Fashion Show — Starnes Auditorium — Tuesday, Marc TELEPHONE 2101 FOR PRINTING Better Printing and Quicker Service Is Our Motto THE EAGLE VOLUME FORTY-NINE (Pr’jlished Every Wednesday) Cherryville, N. C. OFFICE SUPPLIES See Our Line Of Office ^Sup plies, As We Have Your Every Need At Lowest Prices. THE EAGLE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1954 NUMBER TEN ELEMENTARY NO. 1 PTA TO MEET THURSDAY Funeral Service Louie Bane Clark A full Masonic funeral service for Louie Bane Clark, :!4,. was ho!(t Sunday afternoon at 2:-'i0 o’clock from the Crouse Metho dist Church. Services were in charge of his pastor, Rev. W. t. Crumniitt, assisted by Rev. L. S. Miller, pastor of the Crouse Luth eran Church. The largest crowd ever to witness a funeral in Crouse was present Sunday. The church was overflowing and cars lined trie highway on both sides, tho entire length of the town. In terment was made in the Memor ial Cemetery in Cherryvillo. A young man. just ir. the prime of life, Louie Bane Clark, died in the Mercy Hospital in Charlotte at 9:10 Friday night, March bth, following a two weeks serious ill ness. He was horn in Crouse, April 27, 1919, a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson Clark of The Obituary read at the church follows; God in His infinite mercy and wisdom saw fit to remove from our midst our friend and brother in Christ. Louie Bane Clark and did call him “to come up high er’’, on the evening of March 5, 1954. Born on April 27, 1919, to J. Henderson Clark and Lila Weaver Clark, his stay upon this earth was 24 years, ten months, and eight days. In 1929 he was married to Mickye Ray. Surviving in addition to his wife and son. Ronnie Bane, are his parents and one brother, W. T. Clark. A brother, J. D. Clark passed away several years ago. There are many other rela tives and friends bereaved by his passing. At an early age, under the in fluence of a Christian home, he gave his heart to Christ and be came a member of Crouse Metho dist Church. Recently, Louie re dedicated his all to Christ. He spoke for Him and trusted Him through his suffering. To the end, Louie was submissive to His Holy Will, realizing that “He doeth all things -vyell”. He was a Mason; a useful citi zen in his church and community. The vacancy caused by his death will be hard to All. His life was not marred by a blighting ambition for position and honor for himself, his chief concern be ing for others, especially tor members of his family. “Sunset and evening star. And one clear call for me And may there be no moaning at the bar, When I put out to sea.’’ The deceased made a prefer ence of an organ fund for the church instead of flowers, how ever, there were flowers and more than $200.00 was collected on the organ fund. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Louie B. Clark want to take this oppor tunity to thank their many friends and loved ones who con tributed and to the ones who will continue to contribute in his memory to the Organ Fund of the Crouse Methodist Church._ The many deeds of kindness and lovely floral offering was greatly appreciated. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND RENEWALS TO THE EAGLE Subscriptions and renewals re ceived to The Eagle this week in clude the following: C. T. Skidmore, City: H. R. Wor they, City; L. H. Black, Rocking ham- John Chavis School; A. A. Beam. R-l: Mrs. F. L. Beam, R-l; Kent Lee Beam, Valdusta, Ga.- Miss Tula Harrelson. Win ston Salem; Mrs. Webb Stroup, Katonton. Ga.; Miss Virginia Hun ter. Woodruff. S. C.; Albert Hall man, Crouse, R-l; Jona Smith, City; Frank Putnam. R-2; Rev. Lero’v C. Trexler, City. Southern WMS Conference To Meet Mi=« Maude O. Polwas. Luth ran Missionary, now on furlough rom Janan will sneak at the an ual Southern Conference of the V M S. of the North Carolina N-nod at St.. Paul’s Lutheran 'hurch In Pallas Saturday, March 2th, beginning at 10:00 o clock. St. Paul’s Church will he hos es* to all attending. M'-s T Fdwin Rudisill of Cher wille is Vico President of the Southern Conference and a large lumber from St. John’s congre-j •ation here are expecting to at ICF.M.Y FORD IMPROVING NICELY AT HIS HOME The manv friends of Mr. Kellv Ford will be glad to know he is alone: nicelv at his home after beiner a patient at the Shel by Hospital In February. Rev. Riddle Heads Red Cross Drive GEORGE L. RIDDLE Rev. George L. Riddle, pastor of the F ist Presbyterian Church has been appointed Chairman ol the Cheriyville Township Red Cross Drive. The campaign work ers have started out on the job to raise $14,000 in Gaston Coun ty. Charlie Falls, Jr., of Gastonia, County Chairman, is leading the drive which will run through the month of March and he feels con fident the goal will be reached. Admiral George B. Dowling of Atlanta, Ga., a retired Navy offic er now connected with the Red Cross, made a talk at the kick-off breakfast in Gastonia last Wed nesday morning. Admiral Dowling I described the work of the Red | Cross all over the world. His talk was followed by an eight-minute i.ilm in which President Eisenhow er urged support for the Red Admiral Dowling, a veteran of :!0 years in the Navy, said that 40 per cent of all money collected by j the Red Cross is used to help the personnel of the armed forces. Half of the Red Cross’ paid work ers are on duty at defense instal lations. The Red Cross is trying to raise $85 million in the United States. The Red Cross is nothing more than neighbors helping neighbors, Admiral Dowling said. He describ ed the recent disaster of V lcks burg, Miss., when the town was wrecked by a tornado. The Red Cross immediately extended a helping hand and flew nurses, blood plasma, food and medicines the into stricken area. That was a good example of how the Red Cross works. Admiral Dowling said he was very much impressed by the enthusiasm he found for the Red Cross in North Carolina. Rev. Mr. Riddle is completing his plans and busy getting his committtes lined up for the work in Cheriyville and is expecting the drive to go over the top here, i Paul E. Monroe Announces For Re-Election In May Paul E. Monroe, Clerk of the Superior Court of Gaston Coun ty has announced his candidacy for renomination as Clerk, sub ject to the Democratic Primary, May 29, 1954. Paul E. Monroe was appointed Clerk of the Superior Court of Gaston County on March 1. 1944 by Hon. William H. Bobbitt to succeed Charles E. Hamilton, Jr., who resigned to enlist in the Arm ed Forces in World War ll and has been renominated and re elected each term thereafter. Girl Scouts To Go To Church Sunday Sunday, March 14th, will be Girl Scouts Go To Church Sun day. All Girl Scouts with their troop leaders and Scout Town Committeemen will attend the First Methodist Church Sunday morning. They are requested to wear their uniforms and sit in a body. Cherryviile All Stars To Flay High School Girls Thurs., Night The Cherryviile All Stars will meet the High School Girls in a basketball game on Thursday night at 7:30 at the High School Gymn. This is going to be an exciting game and a large crowd is ex pected out to see it. DAVID L. POPE GETS PROMOTION Corporal David L. Pope, ton of Mr. and Mrt. J. C. Pope, Styers street, hat been promoted ' Sgt. Sgt. Pope who hat been ring with die 40th Division in ivoret for the past year will return to the states soon. Scarlet Fever Outbreak In City Schools I*r. W. A. Anthony, Acting' Di rector, Canton County Health 1 )»> pai'tment is announcing that the physicians in the Cherryville area lvve reported an unusual number of scarlet fever cases in the past j c \\ weeks. These cases are appar ently occuribg for the most part : among the children from the Cher ryville Schools — No. I and No. For this reason. parents are urged to watch their children for signs of illness, to keep them out of school if they seem to be sick, and to get in touch with their family doctor. The early symptoms or signs of scarlet fever are a sore throat and fever. Then a real fine red rash usually appeas oil the Dody. The disease develops within 7 days after exposure. If a child has been exposed to a known case of scarlet fever, this fact should be reported to the family doctor at once. He will advise whether or not treatment is needed. Further precautions that can he taken are (1) avoid unnecessary public gatherings and parties, (2) avoid late hours wat ching television. After a study of the situation by local health authorities, Dr. J. S. Smith, Epidemiologist from the State Board of Health in Ral eigh, the local physicians, Dr. L. L. Chastain and Dr. J. W. Payne (Dr. Forrest M. Houser is out ot town). In conference with Mr. F. L. Larson, Superintendent of the Cherryville City Schools, the closing of the Cherryville Schools is not felt to be necessary at the present time. In the neighboring county in Lincolnton where it is reported that two elementary schools clos ed on Monday because of scarlet fever. Dr. Benton Scott, Health Officer, had this to say. ‘'the num ber of cases reported to the health department does not indicate an incidence above what might be ex pected at this time of year." The health authorities in Gaston County, in co-operaion with local physicians and school authorities, will continue to watch the situa tion closely and will keep the public informed. Beginner's Day Schedule For Local Schools These sunny days remind us that Spring: is near and the ap proach of Spring- always lernmds us that it is time for preparation for Beginner’s Days in our schools. Dates for these impor tant days, are announced today by the local Health Center and the City Schools. Parents are urg ed to note these dates and begin making plans to take their chil dren to the schools on the date announced. The schedule is as follows; Elementary No. 2—Wednesday, March 24—8:00 A. M. Elementary No. 1 — Friday, March 26—8:00 A. M.. Tryon School* — Wedne»day, March 31—8:00 A. M. John Chari*—Wednesday, April 7—12:00 M. SLEEPY HOLLOW BOYS TO RETURN TO LESTER SAT. The Sleepy Hollow Boys will return to the Lester theatre stage Saturday night with an all new stage show for the people of Cherryville. Don Anthony has lined up some good talent for this show and promises a full hour of good fun and music. Also he will feature some guest stars and a girl singer. For an evening of fun and good entertainment bring the family to the Lester Saturday night. Stage show starts at 8:30 sharp. Concord - Marys Grove Churches The Methodist Churches of tho Concord Mary Grove Circuit will observe Dedication Sunday, March 15 th. Concord at 10:00 A. M. Mary Grove 11 ;00 A. M. Pastor, R. W. Blanchard Rev. Swicegood To Preach Here The Rev. C. O. Swicegood of Lenoir City, Tenn. will preach at the Free Saints Tabernacle in Cherryville Saturday night at 7:30 o’c’ and Sunday morning at 11 \ A. M. Everyone is invited to attend. We welcome you. Howard D. Ballard Chosen Assistant Jailer In Gastonia Mr. Howard D. Ballard of Cherryville has been chosen As sistant, Jailor at the Gaston Coun ty Jail in Gastonia. Tho appoint ment was made by Sheriff Hoyle Efird this week. Ballard was also, sworn in as Deputy Sheriff of Cherryville township. Mr. Hal lard was given the position at the resignation of Cy Thompson. Mr. Ballard is a son of the late J. C. Ballard and Mrs. Ballard ot Cherryville. He graduated from the Cherryville High School with the Class of ’31. He is a veteran of World War 11, serving with the United States Navy. He serv ed as a member of the City Coun cil here two years, 1017-1049. He is a member of the VI*'W Post 5200 in Cherryville. The new Jailer has been em ployed by the Nu-Way Spinning Co., here for the past “ix years as Overseer. Mr. Ballard has been a life long Democrat and has spent much time and money in upholding the principles of the Democratic par ty. Ballard is married to the for mer Miss Stella Jenkins of Lin eolnton and they have two chil dren, Joe and Brenda. Attends Training School In Oklahoma D. CARLYLE BEAM D. Carlyle Beam, son of Mr, and Mrs. Claude C. Beam, has returned home from Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he was one of the four representatives to attend the American Farm Bureau f ed eration Rural Youth People’s Leadership Training: School held at the A and M College in Still Beam is one of the four farm ers to be selected for the course from North Carolina. They were gone ten days. Paul Kiser, farm agent, said: “Beam is active in 4-H work and the FFA Chapter at Tryon High School. He is an outstanding boy, having many accomplish ments to his credit”. He is also a member of the Y. M. VV. In 1953 Beam received the American amier’s Award from the FFA. He was among 20 boys to win that award in the state, | and received it in Kansas City, Mo. He won first place in showman ship in 1952 in Statesville in the Guernsey breed contest. He has twice repeated that honor here in the county. In Stillwater the events started Sunday with church in the f irst Christian Church in Oklahoma City and a tour of the state that afternoon. Classes were held Mon day through Wednesday, on such subjects as: Public Speaking, Leadership, Development, Recrea tion Leadership, Song Leadership, How to get New Members and Keep Them, and Farm Bureau Policy Development and Execu tion. From the information ob tained from the school it is the hope of the N. C- Farm Bureau to start an organization in each county. The aims of the organiza tion are: Education', Recreation, and Community Service^ The trip was made by car. They left on February 24th and wonti through South-Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas and Okla homa. They returned oji March 5, by the way of Oklahoma, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee, stopping at the Will Rogers Memorial and the Hermitage (home of General Andrew Jackson i. Gaston County is. one of the few counties to have a dub like this. It is known as the YMW club (Young Men and Women) While in Oklahoma on Sunday’s tour they saw oil wells, Indians, buffalo, ranches, wheat section, and visited cattle ranches. Young Beam is employed at the Carolina Freight Carriers. |) HAPPY BIRTHDAY A forty-second birthday is a big event in any woman’s life and this year more than two million Girl Scouts of the l!. S. A. will celebrate the forty-second anniv* sary of their organization whic! was founded on March 12, 1712; in Savannah, Ga. Girl Scout Week To Be Observed March 7th Through March 13th GIRL SCOUTS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY The Girl Scouts of Cherryville gathered at the Dora Club Room Monday afternoon at 4:ir> to cele brate the 42nd anniversary of Girl Scouting;. Over one hundred Brownies, Scouts, troop leaders, Town Committee members, and interested friends attended the birthday party. The girl scout colors, preen and yellow, were used in the flower arrangements, and the table decorations. A beautiful birthday cake centered the tea table; silver candlebras holding green tapers were at either end. Girl Scout Cookies and punch were served to the many guests. The following program was pre sented by the various scout troops and their respective leaders. 42nd Anniversary of Girl Scouting Juliette Low Ingathering Troop 20: Flag Ceremony Scouts & Audience: Pledge to the Flag Scouts & Audience: America (1st Scripture: Rev. Leroy Tretfler Invocation; Rev. Leroy Trexler Troop 22: Hymn “Give of your Best to the Master” Candle Lighting, Laws, Promise, Motto and Slogan Scouts Troops-Hymn of Scouting Scout Troop 62— Brownie Scout Troop 11 — Senior Girl Scout Troop 43— Brownie Scout Troop 67— “Our Girl Scout Birthday’’— Linda Foster "A Force for World Leader ship"—Dawn Davis Representatives from each Troop present Juliette Low Fund Brownie Scout Troops 11, 67 Intermediate Troops 20, 22, 62 Senior Troop 43 Color Guards Benediction. ( Masonic Meeting There will be an Emergent Communication of Cherryville Lodge No. 505 AF & AM, Mon day night. March 15th, 1954 at 7:30 o’clock. Work in the Entered Appren tice degree. Max G. Beam, Master George S. Falls, Sec’y. T!u> Girl Scouts of the Pioneer Area will join with more than two million members of the organi zation throughout the country in celebrating Girl Scout Week, March 7-1 b, and the 42nd anniver ■sary of Gil! Scouting in the Unit el States on March 1“. According' to Mrs. P. A. Young, President of the Pioneer Council, this will be the first time that Girl Scout Week will be observed in March. Previously Girl Scout week occurred in October, but by vote of the Girl Scout national convention last fall, the dates ot Girl Scout Week were changed to coincide with the annual cele bration of the Girl Scout Anni versary on March 12. Theme of the week will be “Know Your Neighbors - Know Your Nation.” The seven-dav oh servaitce will open on Girl Scout Sunday when troop members and leaders will attend their churches in uniform. During each day of the subse qent week Girl' Scout troops throughout the Area will feature an activity typical of the Girl Scout program — home-making, arts and crafts, citizenship, health and safety, the out of doors, and international friendship. Friday will be the 42nd anni versary of the founding of Girl Scouting, Mrs. Young stated. It was on this day, in 1912, that the late Juliette Gordon Low organ ized the first Girl Scout troop in her home city, Savannah. Ga., and started what has become the lar gest organization of its kind for girls in the world. One of the features of the Girl Scout birthday celebration, Mrs. Young said will be an in gathering of Kits for Korea, a project which Girl Scout troops through out the nation are carrying on to aid the children of that war ravished country. Plans for the observance of Girl Scout Week and the Girl Scout Birthday in the Pioneer Area also include the launching of the annual cookie sale. Pro ceeds from which support the lo cal camping programs at Tamp Rotary and Camp Kiwanis. Order Of k Eastern Star Cherryville Chapter No.. 156 Order of the Eastern Star will hold it’s regular meeting Friday night, March 12th at 7:30. Alt members are urged to be present, as this is a very impor tant meeting. Officers will be elected. Marjorie C. Beam, W. M. Zona S. Falls, Sec’y. Last Rites For Wilton Lee Bess ?* ;.i111 ial services for Wilton Lee Hi1 ' I, was' held Suuda.. aftel iiiii't: .J oVlock at. Hess Chapel Me in. C Clnnvh. His pastor, Hi ' Johnson, <.(Lieiati-d. In* tiVii.i-i v. a* triad'- in the family !>!■•- Ii .tlu church cemetery. iUr. it- a -i in a Lilieo-hiton ho p tai m.otniny at li o’clock d: 1 it -a a • horn (>■ tober -1, i• I.•, -on i ' Mrs. .Jennie Beam !■ -s a -I the- Into I.aw ;o:i i-. lies. of Cher: yville. Route 1. in mb! It 'on to his mother lie is s rvi.ved lev one brother. Calvin n. By ' ami one si-U-r, Mrs. Hor ace Calcs, of Rp utc 1. Cht-rry v:lit-. His father preceded him in death yeral weeks apo. Gospel Film At Second Baptist Sunday Night YOU CAN’T WIN, a film ser mon featuring Dr. Boh .Tones, Sr., which has been produced by the Bol) Jones University Unusual Films Studios, will be shows here at the Second Baptist Church at 7 o’clock Sunday evening. YOU CAN’T WIN is the story of a game—the game of sin which no man has ever been able to beat. It incorporates many scenes and the dramatization of six epi sodes. In the forty minute black and. white picture. "Dr. Boh” shows/ that man is not smart enough to beat the game of sin, but that God provides a means of salvation to those who accept His Son, Jesus Christ. The public is cordially invited to attend this service and see this film. Films Available A t Gaston Co. Library The Gaston County Public l ibrary will have the following Iflram sound films available for the period March H - April 2, 1!te-l. The films are of adult in terest and suitable for program use. Aliy club, church, or civic pro up wishing- to use the films may make reservation by contact ing Gaston County Public Library. 1. ALLERGIES - 12 min., sound and 'color Presents basic facts for a fun damental understanding- oi the nature of allergies. Describes an allergy as a pronounced sensitive ness of a given part of the body to a particular substance such as certain pollens, dusts, foods, etc. Types of research being- done in the field, and explains tests for detecting allergies. 2. AMERICAN REVOLUTION 12 min., sound, color A clear explanation of the strategy, the struggle, the move ment of forces, and the important military engagements of the war for independence. 2. BALTIMORE PLAN - 20 min., sound, black & white This film tackles the problem of slum clearance and urban devel opment in a way that is unique. It tells the actual story of the. ef fort through which the city of Baltimore has successfully begun to rehabilitate its blighted areas and create in them an environ ment for healthy confortable ur ban living. 4. BORDER WITHOUT BAYO NETS—17 min., sound, black & The story of more than one hundred years of peace along the bOOO miles of unfortified border between Canada and the United States. How the two countries co operate in maintaining and super vising the border and sharing benefits and problems. Similarity of communities. 6. CHINESE JADE CARVING - 10 min., sound, color Jade, as well as possessing great physical beauty, has great sym bolic significance, both of these qualities have been developed to the fullest extent by the Chinese who almost monopolized the art of jade carving. Painstaking Chinese craftsmen spend lifetimes in the pursuit of perfection in form and texture. Basic techm jces of jade carving are demon strated by a master artist and beautiful samples are shown. fi. CULTIVATE YOUR GAR DEN BIRDS - 11 min., sound and A beautiful film showing sever al families in one neighborhood observing and enjoying fifteen common bird species which have been attracted by a friendly en vironment. CHEST X-RAY CENTER TO BE CLOSED MARCH 18TH The Chest X-Ray Center at the Gaston County Health Depart ment in Gastonia will be closed all day on Thursday, March 18th. Last Meeting Of School Year The Elementary School No. 1, P.T.A. Unit will hold its last meet ing of the year 1953-54, i mirs day night, March 11 at 7:30 o'clock in the School Auditorium. An interesting program has been planned on Safety. Tw« short films will be shown; one on “Safety in the School’’ and the other, ‘‘Safety in the Home”. These films will be interesting and may prove to be very helpful. A period of discussion wii! follow All parents should try to dime and see this film. Mrs. William Black, president, will personally present a prize to the room hav ing the largest percentage of parents present. There will also be an important business meeting1. Officers for the year 1954-55 will be elected Everyone is invited to attend this meeting, especially, parents, are urged to come. Lets all try to help make “Better Schools, Better Homes, Better Churches, Better Communities” by obeying the safety rules and laws. Revival Meeting At Mt. Beulah A Revival Meeting will begin at Mount. Beulah Baptist Church on the Dallas Highway on Sunday, i March 14th, through the 20th. | Services each evening at 7:30. j The Rev. W. T. Furr, of Shelby, will do the preacing. Rev. Ray Seism, pastor, invites all to attend these services. Sing ing will be led by D. C. Snyder of Shelby. GOP Township Meeting Thursday All members of the Republican Party and others who are inter ested are urged to attend a meet ing at the Assembly Room of the ( herryville National Bank Build ing on Thui-sday night, March 11 at 7 :‘!0 o’clock for the purpose of nominating two nominees for Justice of the Peace and one for Township Constable. Several other items concerning party business will be discussed also. Again you are reminded to at tend without fail. Scenes I've Seen Tales I've Heard Mr. Boyd H. Houser eating his lunch out of a $1.50 plate at the Rhyne-Houser No. 1 Mill . . . Mon, Iiandall talking about when he was a hoy—that has been a long time ago . . . Bennett VanOyke buying groceries for he and his good wife—Bennett sold all of his fishing equipment after he was married and has settled down . . . Ed Abemethy and Ralph Towery telling a number of listeners what great fishermen they are _ al though neither one has ever caught over a half dozen fish of any kind during their fishing ca reer of 15 years . . . Mrs. Her bert Hickson up street shopping . . John O. Smith telling a num ber of listeners he should have been a wrestler instead of an au tomobile salesman—Smith said he doesn’t know his own strength . . . Guy Howell chewing tobacco . . . Bergen Newton telling us how it pays to advertise in The Eagle . . . Miss Julia Renfro hard at work with her school duties . . . Prof. E. W. Carson bringing school news to The Ea gle Office . . . Steve Stroup and Coleman Jenkins riding around together—We presume they are appraising peoples property again . . . Large crowds attending the Revival services being held at the Fii’st Methodist Church this week —Bishop Ralph S. Cushman is do ing some great preaching and the pastor, Rev. W. R. Kelly is great ly pleased with the attendance and invites and urges everyone to come and hear Rev. Mr. Cush man .... Mrs. Blanche Self work ing hard at the Nuway and Howell Club Houses ... A lady on the streets Tuesday, apparently in her f>5th year, smoking a cigarette, inhaling it and blowing the smoke out of her nose—Also an other girl with her, presumable her daughter, doing the same thing . . . Thamer Beam, Furman Foster, Ben Eaker and others | who are preparing income tax re i turns are busy this week, day and night, trying to get them all in the mail by the deadline, Monday, March 15th .. . David P. Dellin ger discussing the outlook in base ball this year in the big league.
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