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THE CAROLINA NWS
APRIL 1952
E CAROLINA NEW.
Published Twice Monthly At Harris, N. C.
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8crlptnJoh 15:1-9, Roman
Gotottkuit
0ISCOUE2S in John
13 wm given on TSiurade jr of Holy
We!t. In it Christ used a ainiil
that wouid h f&miliar to thmt
listening to Him. H Mid, "I an
Vat true vir., and My Father ia
the husbActdman. Every bracSj la
M tht brt!i not fruit H
tuketh wy: and very br&nch
that bereUt fi-uit, he purgeth it,
that it my bring' forth mor
fruit.
"Kow ye are cleaa through the
word which I have spoken unto
you.
"Abide in Me, and X in you. As
the branch cannot hear fruit of
itself, except it abide in the vine;
no more can ye, except ye abide
in Me. :
"I am the vine, ye are the
branchrsi He that abideth in Me,
and I in him, the same bringeth
forth much fruit- for without Me
ye can do nothing:.
"If y abide in Me, and My
words abide in you, ye shall ask
what ye will, and it shall be done
unto you.
"As the Father hath loved Me.
' MEMORY VERSE
. "Ye ar My friends, it ye do te tXnsgt which I cowmaUi
yo."John tS:li
80 have I loved you: continue ye
in My love."
This metaphor of a vine in
reference to the people of God is
frequently found in the Old Testa
ment. The vine Is familiar to all peo
ples. It is one of the most grace
ful of plants. It is distinguished
for the fragrance of its blossoms,
the symmetry of its fruit Paint
ers suggest that we study its per
fection of form, color, light and
shade, all united in one object
' The branches must depend upon
the vine for everything Without
7hrist, the Vine, we can do noth
ing. With KUn we can do any
thing. "As the Father hath loved Me.
so have I loved you continue in
My love."
Spoken the day before His suf
fering and death, the Apostles
must have weU remembered His
words and they inspired them to
resist their enemies; to defy the
commands of earthly men, to con
tinue to preach Christ's gospel in
spite of cruel persecutions.
What a world it would be if
even we, small and inconsequen
tial as we be, would remember
always His words of love one to
another, if we were to return
love for hate, kind deds for our
persecutors instead of giving hat
for hate; hard words for insults.
. In Paul's time, and largely
through his missionary wor't, the
fwjwl of Christ -feed sprtMid to
ma.ny lands. In Rome there
seemed to be , thriving church,
and Paul knew many there we
are amazed how many he knew
aw wmrlxktm ulUnw inothmS fer Ui DtvfaUm of Chrl!ln ttfteatteit, Kfttioasi
' Cfiuell of Uit Cttunitua of Ctult la th V. S. A., and ud tar Mtemlmsa,
OlatMDvted by IU&( Feature aymiKata - '
Bailey ' Raleigh Roundup
Thinks Truman
May Support Gov.
Adlai Stevenson
Some Speculation That Tru
man May Endorse Stevenson-Russell
Slate For
Presidency
SCHOOL SUPPOBT . ; . Like a
Moses lotting into the promised
'and. Gubernatorial Candidate Hu
bert Olive cast longing eyes In the
iirection of teacher PTA support
nd came out two weeks ago flat
footedly favoring the legislative
.rogram of United Forces for Edu
cation which calls for: additional
State funds for school buildings,
more school buses, teacher salary
range from $2,600 per year for be
ginning teachers to M.100 per an
num for those' most experienced,
reduction in the teacher load from
31.7 pupils to 30, and attendance
officers to enforce compulsory at
tendant law,
William B. Umslead has come
jut fe about the same program,
bi has tempered it with phras
es suck as "the largest passible"
Incresse ia salari and a "Vera
prehfciiuve study and review" of
fcailding needs, "enforcement of
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0??wile Prisos Cam?
Ms?iy Followers
tisaPLEs spread abrqj
U:l-Vt, PMUppian f .11-7;
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when t that tim he had never
bi te Rot.
Ia his letter he refutes forever
the charge gtmeraily held that h
disliked women. He sends
tionate greetings and gratitude to
many womea Phoebe, "our sis
ter." Priscilla, Mary, "who be
stowed much labor oa you." This
Mary is apparently not t be idea
tised with any of the other Marys,
There are others including "the
sister of Kereus" and the mother
of Rufua "and mine."
He also gave them good coiin
sol: "Now X beseech you. breth
ren, mark thtm which cause divi
sions and offenses contrary It the
doctrine which ye have learned;
and avoid them.
"Vor your obedience is tern
abroad unto all men. I am glad
therefore on your behalf: but yet
I would have you wis tints that
which ia good, and simple con
cerning evil." He ends his Setter
with: "To God only wis, be frlory
through Jesus Christ fotever
Amen." To the Philippisjis when he was
in prison, Paul wrota: "Do ait
things without murmuring! and
disputing '
"That ye may be blametaia and
harmless, th sons of God, with
out rebuke, ia the midst of a
crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights
in the world."
None of us can b perfect, but
if we would only remember Paul's
words about "murmuring and
disputing," our home and our
churches would be much nearer
perfection than most of them are
this day
Further Paul wrote: "Holding
forth th word of life; that 1 may
rejoice In the day of Christ, that
I have not run In vain, neither
labored la vain.
"Yea. and Z be offered upon the
sacrifice and service of your faith,
I Joy, and rejoice with you."
In his epistle to th brethren
at Colosse, Paul sent his personal
greetings to his friends, telling
them Tychicus, "who is a beloved
brother,1' would declare of his
(Paul's) state, as Paul had sent
him to them to do so and to dis
cover their condition and "com
fort your hearts." " .
Our lesson is too long to name
all the friends to whom Paul sent
salutstions, but "Luke, the beloved
physician, and Demas," who were
with Paul, sent their greetings,
too. He concludes this piUe
with th words, "The salutation,
by the hand of me, Paul, Remem
ber my bonds. ?rae toe with you.
Amts."" .- rv-f..-
How many follower, ted kma
added to the small church group
that were in Palestine whf h Jesus
was carried to glory!
the school attendance Isw", and
making "as safe as nmnsnly pos
sible" school transportation.
COLUMN . . . Jesse Helms, who
is apparently doing a bang-up job
as administrative assistant to Wil
lis Smith, was tn Raleigh last week
attending the annual meeting of
the N. C. Citizen j Association.
Helms Indulged fa great
deal of off the caff conrertaiien
with friends from throughout
the State. One Interesting note:
the Willis Smith newspaper co
lumn out of Washington is now
running la 63 North Carolina pa
pers. NO CANDIDATE . .'.Those De
mocrats who were in Balcigh at
tending the Citizens Association
meeting were almost solidly of the
opinion that President Larry Tru
man would not run again for the
Presidency. They felt that along
in the early summer he would
throw his strength to Illinois Go
vernor Adlai Stevenson, who like
Estes Kefauvcr is known as rac
ket-buste?.
Cease ftssis was i&afc the South
would li up w&h Georgia Se
nator Ranell wh when he was
Introduced to the crowd receiv
ed' aa ovation recahusceut ef
those accorded FDR in the hal
cyon days of the New Deal.
Stevenson is an old friend of
South Carolina Gov. James F. Byr
nes. More important, Adlai Sleven-
Pson is a cousin of Senator Richard
IiusselL
STEVENSON - RUSSELL? . . .
Stalwart Washington Columnists
Steward and Joe Alsop said last
week: "There is good reason to be
lieve that President Truman, as
he ponders his fateful decision un
der the Florida sun, is now turn
ing over in bis mind a rather as
tonishing idea. This is the notion
of a Democratic ticket headed by
Adlai Stevenson, who is the presi
dent's favorite for first place if he
does not run himself, and here
the element of surprise enters
with Sen. Richard Russell, of Geor
gia, in second place.
". . . Moreover, Stevenson has
strong feelings about both states'
rights and government economy,
and these views are welcome in
the South.
". . . Russell's presence on the
ticket would reinsure the South
absolutely against a Republican in
vasion by a ticket headed by Taft,
and probably even by ticket head
ed by Eisenhower."
The Minnesota thing prompt
ed Eisenhower ta say that he
migh change his mind about not
coming hack to the States to
campaign for the GOP Presiden
tial nomination. Our feeling now
is that he will return in the near
future, report on NATO and go
ta campaigning promptly. -The
"Mr. President" book prom
pted Jonathan Daniels to say that
it is the best evidence yej that Har
ry Truman may not run again.
Daniels is close to the President;
and his opinion on such matters
carries a lot of weight so much
weight, in fact, that his statement
carried originally in the Saturday
Review of Literature was publish
ed and broadcast throughout the
Nation all last week.
If Eisenhower Is the nominee
for the Republicans, only a
Southernor on the Democratic
ticket can prevent large por-
' tions of the South from going
Republican this fall, liven then
it may be close ta some areas.
See the current copy of "Read
ers Digest", book section in the
back, and you will no doubt agree
that no man. planning to run for
the President would have authori
zed its publication. On the other
hand, you will find that Harry Tru
man is an average man of great
personal warmth and not a little
like your' favorite clab brother or
peker -playing companion.
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yOTING . . . Although North
Carolina and the other Southern
states do a lot of rousting about
during the spring, we don't pay
much attention to the fall elec
tion. In this State, we generally run
about 25 per cent of those eligi
ble to vote ia the election as
compared with CO per cent and
better la some of the other stat
es particularly those up North
and en the Pacific Coasts.
In 1948, only 48 per cent of
those eligible to vote in the Na
if on took time of Mo go cast their
ballots.
Many of the states have laws re
quiring employers to let their em
ployees off to vote. Some of the
states require that pay continue
for the time off voting. North Car
olina has no law of this kind.
Ia other words, we pay little
attention to politics as far as vot
ing is concerned except each
two years when the Democratic
Primary rolls around. In the
fall, we are generally concern
ed more with going hunting, at
tending football games, and get
ting that last load ef tobacco,
peanuts, and cotton off te the
market.
North Carolina is thus apparent
ly wide open for some tealous
group to slip in some time and
take over before we realize what
has happened.
ONE HOUR . . . Senator Clyde
R. Hoey had those attending the
Citizens Association meeting prac
tically humming that old popular
humdinger, "If I could be with
You One Hour Tonight". .
Senator Willis Smith had prais
ed him. The crowd had stood ap
plauding him and his record. Se
nator Smith had presented Hoey
with the association's certificate of
outstanding citizenship in recogni
tion ,of his 50 years of public ser
vice. Then Senator Russell had pre
sented him with a scroll bearing
the signatures of Democratic mem
bers of the Senate, Everybody was
bubbling ovor for Clyde Roark
Uoey.
lie bad tlready made' the
speech of the evening. Although
both James Byrnes and Harry
Byrd bad spoken In previous
years at the annual meeting of
the Citizens, everybody there
know that neither of these nor
Smith, nor Russell could s
preach Senator Hoey as a word
mtri hunt, as a coiner f color
ful phrases.
The praise had been so creamy
thick, so wholcnome. and so ladrn
with ttie essence, the folks felti
that Jjocy would be Usjtd with -mntt'on,
twight be (Cod forbid it)
rra stricken svwcliteiMt.
He wrt Clyde Koey tir4 to
respond. He didn't want for n
word. Said he -"I feel just like I
Zion Grove News
Jessie L. Miller
(Staff Correspondent)
We in Zion Grove community
are happy that the Negro paper
is being published again to serve
Rutherford, Polk and other coun
ties in Western North Carolina.
We want this paper in every ome
in Western North Carolina and up-1
per South Carolina.
The second ouarterly conference
was held at Zion Grove church
March 12-16 with Dr. A. C. COOk
presiding and Rev. J. R. Watson,
nastor. All class leaders made a
round report. Dr. Cook preached a
powerful sermon that touched
many hearts. Finances raised was
$28.52. Visitors present were Rev.
U. B. Robinson and Miss ssie r.
Robinson.
Pfc. Willie WaJl Wilkins is at
home alter spending 12 months in
Korea. Everyone extends a sincere
welcome to him. He returns to
Fort Jackson April 19 where he
will spent seven months. He will
be discharged in Nov of '52.
Mrs. Gertrude Matthews, who
prior to her marriage was Miss
Gertrude Miller of Zion Grove has
returned home from Wilmington
and is spending a few days with
home folks.
Walter Burgin was here on a
visit. He has returned to New York
City.
An Easter program will be giv
en at Zion Grove church Sunday,
April 13. Everyone is invited to
attend.
Preaching services at Zion
Grove every first and third Sun
days At 11:30 with Sunday School
at 10:00 a. m.
Rutherfordton New
Mrs. Jenette Legan
(Staff Correspondent)
We are happy to have our paper
published again it being the first
for us in this Section of North Ca
rolina. It has meant and will con-
t4nue to mean a great deal to us.
Everybody should support it.
Those on the sick list are, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Michel have been
sick practically all winter. Geor-
Pe Littlejohn is very sick also.
The following persons passed re
cently, Messers: Worth Eaves
Claude Mooney, J. Mooney, and
Bue Michel and Samuel Kent.
The Needy Workers club of
Gold Hill Baptist church celebrat
ed its 10th anniversary, Sunday,
March 16th. Rev. H. B. Furgerson
was in charge of the service, which
was enjoyable. Over $200.00 was
raised.
There will be program at
Gold Hill April 27th at three o'
clock sponsored by Mrs. Mooney.
We are very proud of tho teac
ers of New Hope School Mr. V. C.
Ramsuer, Principal and of Carver
High school, one of the finest to
be found anywhere. Mr. J. C. Dun
can is Principal.
Cherryville News
Miss Mary Jane Roberts
(Staff Correspondent)
'The ham, egg, and poultry show
will be held April 10, 1952 ia the
John Chavis High School Gym.
We urge each and everyone to
come and see some of the biggest
and best bams in the country.
There will be nice fresh country
eggs. There will be chickens also.
Prizes will be given to ones with
the best hams, freshest eggs, and
best looking chickens. '
The boys basketball team along
with Principal Twitty and Mr.
Bynus left for Fayettville Thurs
day, March 20th, to participate ia
a tournament They returned Sat
urday, March 22nd. On Feb. 8th
and 9th John Chavis boys team
won the Cage tournament. The all
Tournament, team was represent
edby: Forward, J. Bendix, David
son; Forward, R. Webber, Wash
ington: Center, J. Rienhardt, Oak
land; Guard, C. Good, Camp; and
Guard J. Twitty, Chavis. Harvey
Stuater of John Chavis maae the
highest number of scores, 57.
The senior class of John Chavis
would like to welcome theii new
teacher, Mr. Bynum. Also three
uew students. Their names are
young girl who has been court
ed solidly,, affectionately, and
with reckless abandon for one
hour by her most ardent suitor."
That statement seemed to size up
the whole evening.
Matthew M. Neejy, Senator from
W. Va.. refused, to sign the scroll
presented to Hoey. He was the on
ly Democratic .Senator not to sign.
Neely is a Fair Deal Senator and
refused to Bign because he claimed
it would be political suicide.
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,.ijy w once m awiuic. if yea are regularly employ-
MT' ' ed, and can ntake stsali weekly or monthly
payments on a loan come in and t;i?t over th mlimtUm with Mr.
lilackwelL We make loans on Household Furnishings, Livestock, Auto
mobiles, and Real Estate. "A helping hand for 4 he ficiiJy man."
Western Union
family meg awafOHBioj
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nsurance
The Negro life insurance busi
ness during 1931 experienced one
of its most gainful and progressive
years in history, if the latest an
nual statements of the three firms
with home offices ia Virginia and
North Carolina reflect tfe nation
al situation in that field.
The reports of these concerns
indicate that they witnessed nota
ble growth ia financial stability
and public service during the 12
month period ending December 31.
A perusal of their respective state
ments offer good end substantial
reasons why the business as ope
rated by American Negroes alse
enjoys a creditable rating ia the
nation's financial structure.
As of December 31,- the 52-year-
old North Ceroliaa Mutual at Dur
ham reported total insurance in
force approximating $165 million
and assets of over $33 million.
- The 59-year-old Southern Aid at
Richmond reported insurance in
force totaling nearly $11 million
and assets close to $3 million.
The 19-year-old Virginia Mutual,
also at Richmond, reported insur
ance in force amounting to nearly
$10 million, along with assets of
approximately $2 million.
- The overall figures are arresting
but they fail far short of telling
the whole story that is written in
the history of these companies,
which have succeeded against tre
mendous odds, some the outgrowth
pf normal business competition
and others imposed by racial res
trictions. In spite of their traditional limi
tations, they have had to weather
the storms and stresses whipped
up during more than one era by
the virtual collapse of the Ameri
can economy.
The stalwarts who have been re
sponsible for bringing the Negro
life insurance business to its pre
sent commendable footing have
provided more than protection for
the insuring public. In addition,
they have promoted the economic
strength pf their people by creat
ing the 'argest source of Negro
self employment available in this
country.
Doubbtl&Sfthere will be Issued
succeeding annual reports of the
North Carolina and Virginia firms,
as , well as of those located else
where. But the figures never will
be sufficient to give an ample pic
ture of the combined benefits the
business provides in making for
better living in the various com
munities.
Incidentally, the remarkable ga
ins m insurance la sorcc experien
Fannie Mae Vinson, James Fhilps,
and Robert Lee Kee.
The senior Class officers are:
President .... Mary Jane Roberts
Vice President. Fannie Mae Vinsen
Secretary .... Dorothy Thompson
Treasurer Olivia Mackey
Class reporter . . Robert Young Jr,
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million in one case attest not
only the public confidence reposed
ia their management, but point to
a steady growth of Negro interest
in lite insurance protection.
Educational and promotional ef
forts designed tn afford a wirier
eoverag for te masses advance
me national weuare.
Grahamtown School
Nearing Completion
Grahamtown School of Forest
City is nearing completion and
when completed will be one of the
most modern and cp-to-daie school
plants in Western North Carolina.
C. P. Neal of Forest City is the
contractor. A campaign is nr,w un
derway to buy curtains and other
equipment for the new school.
The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth
Grades of Grahamtown school will
present their closing Operetta.
THE COBBLER OF FAIRYLAND,
Tuesday night, April 8 at 8 o'clock
in the auditorium of the new
school. Admission Adults 40e and
children 25c. Prof. J. O. Gibbs is
principal.
Inman (S. C.) News
by Converse Lyles
(Staff Correspondent)
Mrs. Hessie Weaver has come
home from the hospital.
Mrs. Bav?a Roland visited her
sister, Mrs. Larkin Lyles.
Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Lyles Jr.,
tnnounce the birth of a daughter,
Sue Thella.
Mrs. Mattie Jackson is oa the'
sick list
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Pearson
announce the birth of a daughter,
Brenda Sue.
Pvt. Bunnell J. Lyles, sob of Mr.
and Mrs. Lai kin Lyles Sr. cf In
man is serving over sea. He enter
ed service August 29, 1951.
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