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The NEW BERN fj ns^ 4C ■ ITa Ho^ional Library/ 400 Johnson 3t, ITovr -lem ITT 2C560 PUBLISHID WBBKLY IN THI HBART OP ■ASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Si Per Copy IM VOLUME 13 NEW BERN, N. C., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1970 NUMBER 27 Yesterday was when every New Bern male who consider ed himself sufficiently dressed for public appearance wore a vest. Going out on the street minus one of the things was enough to make a fellow feel half naked. Even when the hot days ar- rived, you still regarded them as mandatory for Sunday school and church, and on all other special occasions. Not that wearing a vest dldnH offer cer tain advantages, especially If you had a bay window. They were good for catching spilled soup and gravy that might otherwise go on your only good tie. And it was no accident that big gold watch chains went into oblivion after vests became obsolete. In all probability, the de parture of his watch chain started many a proud man on the road to being a mouse. Next to a nickel cigar, protruding be tween nose and chin at just the right angle, nothing made a gent feel more influential. With those shiny links gone from his midsection, he lost his sense of security and ceased to be the true master of his house. The next thing he knew he had been reduced to the role of do mestic servant, and was doing die dishes. Yesterday, with the first cool days of September, masculine New Bemlans climbed Into heavy woolen underwear. They weren’t exactly Itching to make the seasonal transition. The Itching was an end result. Today there are thousands of local men who don't have so much as one pair of long handles to guard them against winter's Icy blasts. Most guys wear the same type of skimpy shorts all the year round. Yesterday was when medi cine that didn't taste terrible couldn't possibly be any good. Swallowing the stuff was like beating on your own head with a hammer, because it felt so wonderful when you stopped. Yesterday was when, next to the hootchy kootchy shows, the top attraction at a county fair was the collection of hyman freaks. So called nor mal folks eagerly shelled out money to brutally stare, and lifted their small children to let them get a better view- Sadly, time hasn't dulled the urge. Yesterday was when World War I produced a bumper crop of popular songs, including Over There, Pack Up Your Troubles, and Till We Meet Again. One you may have for- gMten was Just a Baby's Prayer At Twilight. Yesterday was when It was harder to make crank telephone calls and get by with It. An operator usually recognized the voice when someone asked for a number, and of course knew what phone the call was coming from. Yesterday was when fewer New Bernlans did the family wash on Sunday. With replace ment of the old-time tub, and no need for hanging clothes consplciously In ttie backyard, thousands launder on the Sab bath, knowing, if indeed they care, that they won't bo ob served. Yesterday was when Ramon Navarro set the hearts of local gals to fluttering when he sang (Continued on page 8) JJwu iBrrn-CIraiipit (Humity ^ubUr Eibrarg WONT BITE — Three year old William David Peter son, Jr., of 1203 Cherry Tree Drive was quite excited when he set forth on his fishing expedition. Un- ortunateiy, the finny tribe failed to cooperate, and udging by his sad expression he is firmly convinced t is a hopeless endeavor. He would be sadder still f he knew his inconsiderate dog, something of a sadist, not only didn't sympathize but was laughing behind his back. Going homo disappointed'eft luch an occasion is part of a small boy's growing up, like getting .old enough to enroll in kindergarten, ride a b ko, and fly a kite all by yourself. However, If great can't be philosophical when there's nary a nibble, don't expect William David to shrug It off. His grandparents are the Earl H. Petersons and the Paul Banks of New Bern.--Photo by Doris Smith.
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