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The Kings Mountain BHil Established 1889 and benefit of tb? dtlnai of Kina? ??,?n*n"nt ??*?ta*?ment ^ssgasgftgam Martin Haisnon ....... " ? ~ ? Char le? T, Carpenter. Ir V "12" ?<",?','ul>ltah?r Mr*, f. D. Hetndon * "" POrt*r cl*??lation. News *mm IdM" SUp^?I^l?ON *ATE8 "" ? ? DATABLE in advance e yea* $2.00 81* months Three months 2 TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE wWrt, lSL'";'?* C"Y ?' Bo? ? Saviour, Christmas 1949 It's Christmas again .... Tathe older folk, it seems only a minute or two, or at best a few days, since Christmas 1948, but to the youngsters, ea gerly and excitedly awaiting the visit of their faithful friend Santa Claus, it's been a long, long time. A sofoer attitude toward Christmas 1949 would be a re view of the improvement of mankind during the past 12 months. At first glance, the review is not too pleasant and not too in dicative of progress toward the ' goal of brotherly love to which the great mass of the world ascribes in their religious prac tices. The headlines of the past year have been as complete as . formerly with news of violence, death, and personal behaviour not in keeping with the teach ings of Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate. Yet, the news goes deeper than the headlines, for the headlines go to the sensational, and the unusual, and it is an indirect tribute to the 140,000, 000 people of the United States, and the many more millions of the world, that there is no more bad news than occurs. The influence of Christ on the world has been felt in ever widening areas the world over for 1,949 years. ' Every person should take advantage of the Christmas season to rededicate himself to these principles which, if fol lowed by all, would eliminate the need for armies, navies, wars, atom bombs, police de partments and even laws. The principles of Christ form such a high moral code that few, if any, have ever attained it. It would appear the city board of commissioners lost the bus station battle, but the Herald believes the commis sioners were on the right track. The city will do well to keep close to the bus transpor tation situation, and, as time passes and traffic increases, re open the matter, if the situa tion warrants! Loss of one bat tle doesnt mean losing a war. It is unfortunate that sale of North Carolina Symphony memberships in Kings Moun tain was not sufficient to bring the Little Symphony here for a concert next spring. The Little Symphony group ac tually is a more finuv>ed group than the full ensemble. Never theless, it is a source of gratifi cation that the orchestra will again play for the children. This annual event is not only a treat for the children but a mu sical education for them. Our congratulations to Rev. J. H. Brendall, who has been elected president of the Kings Mountain Ministerial associa tion for the coming year." 1A TEARS AGO 1U THIS W EE K The craok 21 -passenger liner of the Eastern AirMnes attempted to land here in the field near the Kings Mountain Ice and Coal Company ?during a recent electrical and wind storm at night. Mr. Charlie Cash will entertain all the boys and girls under 12 years old at a free show at the Dixie Thea. j tre Christmas morning to make the morning a real Joyous occasion for the little folks. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. , Mrs. C. E. Russell, Mrs. Iris Moore In Poor Repute The Herald has heard much comment among members of the Kings Mountain Kiwanis club on the address recently of Dr. R. C. Granberry, presi dent of Limestone college, who spoke on the occasion or the club's "Past-Presidents Night." Most comment was heard on his declaration that the twin virtues of work and thrift, prime factors in the growth ?nd progress to greatness of this nation, are now In disre pute. ? * It reminds of the recent ad dress of General Eisenhower, who said America is worrying about cavair and limouisines when it should be dining on hot dogs and beer. It also reminds of the several recent addresses of James F. Byrnes, former leg islator, jurist and statesman, who has complained that this nation is in danger of selling its birthright for a mess of pot age. It is perhaps human nature to wish to h'ave the cake and eat it too, but Dr. Granberry's remarks are all too true, and it is high time for the men and women who refuse to accept the false doctrine of ease to make their feelings known to the men who shape the na tion's policy. Few deny the great need for liberalizing in 1932, but few, too, will argue that it is impossible for the pendulum to swing too far in the opposite didection. The Herald regrets, particu larly at the Christmas season, to disagree wfth anyone, but it finds disagreement neces sary with the majority of the Kings Mountain unit of the North Carolina Education as sociation. In a resolution pub lished last week, the teachers went on record again for fed era! aid to the schools, with the proviso, of course, that no fed eral control would be entailed. It seems to the Herald that the teachers have not learned a ba sic fact of economic life: he who pays the fiddler gets to call the tune. No law, or group of laws, can prevent It. It has not been prevented on raod aid, hospital aid, housing aid, or any other kind of federal aid. The teachers may not mind be ing controlled from Washing ton, but the school patrons do. It is an interesting coincident that a displaced persons fami ly has arrived in Kings Moun tain ? its new home ? just in time for the Christmas season. The people of America have no conception of the suffering and trouble undergone by former citizens of nations used as bat tlefields. Aubrey Mauney and his father, S. A. Mauney, are to be congratulated on their willingness to extend a helping hand to this family, which we take pleasure in welcoming to the neighborhood. 1 939* from tola H?r?ild. ?n9? lfoua and Miss Gladys Ruswll were visi tors In Kings Mountain Sunday. Little Lossie Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Haywood E. Lynch is recuperating from an attack of ton sollMs. Mr. Charlie milling is confined to his home with a case of flu. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Mauney cele brated their fortieth wedding anni versary by entertaining at a family dinner on Wednesday evening, in a private dining room at Thacker's in Charlotte. .1 martin's medicine By M si tin (Containing bite 9t newt, wis dom. humor, and comment To be tofcon weekly. Avoid over dosage.) Letter To Santa Mr. Santa Claus North Pole Top-of the-World ? Dear Mr. Claus: It is again time for me to write you my annual letter, and I will apologize for being late, as usuci. Otherwise, I have been a very good boy all year, and 1 trust you will discount any reports to the contrary. You know how it is. Some people never can bo .sat isfied ... Its First 1 will report certain gen eral requests of the medicinal con stituents. before getting to the more specific requirements. 1-t-s Without exception, there's not a one of the estimated 100-odd mer chants in town who couldn't use some extra customers. This in cludes vendors of everything from television to peanuts, with, the possible exception of the various coffee departments, where the ru mor got around there was goinq to be a shortage. It was almost like rationing days again, with several folks layin' in a year's supply. 1-t-s Another general -type request comes from all coal users, with more particular emphasis locally from Claude Hambright. Tod Weir, and Tolly Shuford. These boys are asking strongly for the five-day week. I know this will surprise you muchly for the last-mention ed, for you think it will double the Shuford work schedule. Do not be alarmed. Shuford. and friends, want the five-day week for those lellows who mine coal. See if you caa't arrange it. Still another general-type re quest comes from Kings Mountain | Carolina fans who feel Justice should come at least once every four New Tear's Days. If you can not grant this request It will bo very hard on a lot of local folks, and I suggest a substitute gift in the form of a special medicinal antidote for an o rsr dose of Rico. 1-t-s P. D. Patrick tolls me the min isters went ? little mon money la the collection plate .during the next 12 months, and. as they have tried all msrcns known, from prayin' to fussin'. think you might be able to turn the trick. It seems a valid request to me. as most folks have much loss trouble shelling out ttSO lor a football ticket them 35 cents foe the collec tion plate. 1-t-s Jacob Cooper. Byron Keetor and Hilton Ruth, the current high mo guls of Jayceeism. Kiwanisism and lionism in our fair city, are desirous of a gift of fall attend foe all district rasetings they particularly in instances the arranger of the meet ings is expected to pay for unfill ed dinner leesrvatluni. 1-t-s I think I've asked for this be fore. boas the Loyal Order of Bar ber Shop Customers: bring Baxter Wright Pat Tignor. Floyd Dover. It C. S troupe, L, V. Gaffney and Lee Roberts a manicurist each. This is very muchly needed, in spite of certain rumblings from the Amalgamated Association of Wives of Kings Mountain. . 1-t-s And speaking of wives, there's another little matter. There are several eligible YOU HO lors In the community attention in this department for they are getting elder every day. I think of Faisoa Beanos. Nathan Bssd and Wilson Griffin in the. Harold Plonk. Ned McOUL Peeler, and John Henry ; could at least be 1 pros, though 1 an i lly to evening hoar I than daytime week. ' strike Pete Berkley's name off the list) Wives are very Uspmtoi< people, Mr. Clans, as any nuspbor of married men win say (in self defense). A wile swU also till the bin el to am wilting to try a lot el ether gifto I'd but IH close with jfeii Your faithful friend. HDK1NB MAM Jfferrjj Christmas Let us give thanks to gether for the priceless gift of Christmas. "y. CkrUtma3 2)?y " Puritan disapproval of Christmas celebrations disembarked from the Mayflower with the Pilgrims in 1621 and, accordingly, . Governoi Bradford issued a statement pub licly Rebuking certain young men \v!io declined to work on December 25, "ye day called Christmas." This first New England Christ mas ? or non-observance thereof? should not be credited as the first Christmas on American soil, since Leif Erikscn spent a winter or two on the North American continent arouna the turn of the 11th century. Leif was a Christian, and it is likely that members of his crew were Christians, too; although it is quite possible that some had ac cepted the faith without remodel ing their pagan natures, since King Olaf's methods were ruthless and his command "Be baptized, or else I" left them little choice. Undoubtedly, flagons of crude, raw wine fermented from the grapes of Leif's v inland wer? 'passed aroiind and the celebration may he w been rather boisterous, but in all fairness to Leif ? who, ac cording to excellent testimony, was a sincere convert ? it is reasonable to assume that there was a trace of religious observance. Perhaps Leif remembered the few words of Latin prayer he learned at- the time of his conver sion and recited them in honor of the birthday of the Redeemer he had accepted. . . . Thus, the first Christmas in America was ob served, ? SUBSCRIBE TO THE HERALD ? GIVE YOUR WATCH REPAIR SERVICE Don't neglect yovr wottM Don't konf ft oroend . . . Don"! ??#? ft whm woihlng . . . Don't opoi It vp . f . Wind ft regv/lorty . . Repair ft* broken crystal ot one* . . . Have It cleoned ond ei"ed regwlor lyl (ring your ' wtWi In for o dieckup wiltiowf obligo ??nKH?oy. ^ ^ DttLinftR gSSR ? tYjoml sHOf ayfe ^ 7(>n^k71U%u>X(W\ HC CtoX IMS-; frt?rry i sand r May the tidings of great joy be yours in full this Christmas* HAPPY HOLIDAY 3m to all of you. May no cloud appear, to distil^ H'imwiffy. BEsmv^hi KINGS MOUNTAIN COTTON OIL COMPANY
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