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w.jrtVtN bounty PUBLIC LiBPARY ■ The NEW BEltiN PUBLISHID WIIKLY IN THI HIAIIT OP WIRN NORTH ^^CXh'^OLINA New Bernians who are all set to pull April Fool pranks on relatives and friends tomorrow will Indulge in a custom that dates back to long before the 17th century. Somewhere In Europe, on a day obscured by the cobwebs of time, a practical Joker started it all, and as early as 1600 this sort of harmless mischief was rampant In staid old Eng land. Currently, Americans and Britons share, such antics on the first day of April with France, Portugal, Mexico and India. In fact, It Is entirely possible that India’s foolish ness during Its spring festival of Hull, ending March 31st and centuries old. Inspired the European version. Motorists traveling North Carolina highways are familiar with signs that read “Resume Safe Speed.” The Instructions, If taken too literally, would Imply that Immediately prior to this spot on the road the driv er was traveling at an unsafe speed. The signs, of course, are posted to let motorists know they are no longer in a zone where conditions call for a slow down. Whenever we journey across the State, as we did last week end, the scarcity of unsightly rubbish on the shoulders of highways impresses us. Tar Heels, for the mo.st part, do adhere to the crusade against litter. Unfortunately, In New . Bern and all towns we’ve seen along the way the blemishes spared our countryside find a resting place on streets and lawns. Prince, a boxer belonging to Howard Barnes, superinten dent of buildings and grounds for theNewBempublicschools. Is one of this city’s most con- scientous residents and exhibits more concern for kids than a lot of humans do. Several times each week day he escorts groups of Central Elementary Qhlldren as they go to and from the Recreation Center on George street. At each intersection he makes sure that it Is safe_ to cross, and then leads the young students and their teacher to the other side of the street. If you think we’re .spoofing, you’re invited to see for yourself. Prince Inauguar ted his canine patrol four years ago. Actual ly, the boxer belonged original ly to Howard’s daughter. When ^e moved to Country Club Park with her husband, Clif ton Gentry, they took Prince with them. Prince didn’t care for the Idea, not even a little bit. Early each morning he would leave Country Club Park, rain or shine, and head for Central School. Despite the consider able distance, he would arrive promptly at eight o’clock to shepherd the first batch of children to their destination. Repeatedly the Gentrys tried to persuadh' the boxer to remain at home, but finally gave It up as a hopeless cause. Prince returned to the Barnes resi dence on Central Elementary’s grounds for keeps, and a jo^l return It was. After all, It’s nice to be close to your work, even when the work you are doing Is strictly a labor of love. Prince expects (Continued on page 2} DON’T CRAM—New Bern’s Billy Benners, touring Raleigh, found a delightful subject for his camera when he crossed the grounds of the Capitol. Well bundled against chill March winds that have delayed Spring’s final victory over Winter, this young lady was - gingerly hands out a liberaf supply ... nuts. Note how the two pigeons at the extreme left of the photograph display excellent etiquette, and po litely wait their turn. In the background are two other feathered partakers of her hospitality, sauntering con tentedly after filling their tummies. The little girl and her fleeting guests couldn’t care less about General Assembly doings in the new State House some distance away. After all, being kind to strangers isn’t the least Important thing in a world where Good Sa maritans are few and far between.
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