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PAGE TWO TEN BIGGEST NEWS STORIES OF YEAR I New York, Dec. 27.?At the cross- j roa.is or the \vdrUYsi Heft* on the j JkSso?i?itc'.c? i'l'iisi? ral .'osk. the | 10 bisgrest news storks of 1936 ap- j pea red to be: 1 1. The British empire crisis over! the King* Edward-Mrs. Simpson romance. 2. V. S. politic?.? campaign, 1935. 3. Tht? Spanish civil war. 4. Italy's conquest of Ethiopia. Civil ,v:?r in labor's ranks. 6. I'. S. business recovery. 7 R.miiitari/.ution of Rhineiand. I <>. ir o. drought-floods. 3. rlcvuptmanr.'.1: evolution. 10. Development, of Dr. Charles G. j Abbot's solar steam engine. This list, as can any. may he turned upside down without losing effect. A hundred other stories may have I been more important. A thousand j others might be added by a thousand J different editors. It is an arbitrary j list, made up from a consensus of 20 j working Associated Press editors. | and it represents in the main the ! news which they remembered and which was displayed in greater volume than others by the American press. | 15r efly, the reasons for inclusion!1 of these stories are: Empire Crisis ! Because it threw into bold relief the trend of thought about the monarchy which has been in ascendency in recent years: because it was a modern fairy tale come to 3ifc; because it protended so niuch for an empire which had been held together by such a traditionally slender thread; because it cost a king his throne. ;, The Political Campaign Because, eliminating In the rediction of President and the Dc-xnocratic sweep of congress j and state tickets, it held those eie-1' merits of suspense, struggle and sur-il prise which always intrigue. It was 1 important to the worhl because' many believe it gave effectiveness to j a far-reaching social program, inau ; gu rating a new era in American do-j; mocracv, and gave point to the presi- !' dent's peace efforts in the Americas. The Spanish Civil War Because it sharply delineated the broad mass movement of fascism and socialism in Europe and was ' revealed as the possible forerunner j * of another great world war. demon- * suiiauig VXc ' mnrlorr. war ( and what modern war means. Italy's Conquest Because it was the first outright J seizure of one nation by another for keeps in this century and marked the final defeat of LeaguO of Nations |] sanctions and other non-military ef-:' forts to stop Italy avd it was, in i1 Prime Minister Baldwin's own words, j ] "the humiliation" ef Great Britain. |' A formidable rival to her was set up |i in that part of the world for the first; time since Napoleon was driven from Egypt. ? The Labor Dispute Because after decades of adher- ' ence to the- craft principle of organization, the issue of industrial unionism came out in opposition to the A F. of L., with a powerful leader, tlie final outcome affecting millions of workers in the United States evi^ dence of labor's new grip on the American way of living. XT. S. Business Recovery Because the wave of wage in- j creases and dividend declarations ap- j parently marked the begins in c: of an i end of the depression and the start of what some called a "boom" which would test the mettle of government and big business leaders to prevent a repetition of 1929. Remilitarization of Ithineland Because it marked tug definite end of the Versailles attempt at a peace structure and ushered in another phase, of post-war diplomacy centering in efforts to maintain peace by armed strength and alliances. I". S. Drought and Floods Because, following the 1931 dought the drought proved to be the great- ! est natural disaster of the year 3nd brought about sustained interest in! conservation. The floods unexpect-j edly inundated sections of such large cities as Pittsburgh. Hartford and Johnstown ar.d caused great loss of life and property. llauptmann Execution The finale to the greatest "'natural" story, together with Lindbergh's exodus to England. Solar Steam Engine Because it marks a step along the trim 01 science wnicn some day may lead to man's harnessing the elements to provide power. In Dr. Abbot's solar engine, an aluminum mirror focuses the sun's rays on a tube of black liquid called chlorodiphenyl. This circulates under a water boiler and generates sufficient heat and steam to operate a very small power plant, or for hot water heating or steam sterilization. Fascinating story of how London's Scotland Yard detective brought to justice the slayer of an unusual crime. One of many interesting stories in the January 3rd issue of the American Weekly, the magazine published each week with the BALTIMORE AMERICAN. Your news dealer will supply you. Democrat Ads Pay Leading in Race k' WASHINGTON . . . On the left Tc.xi> and on the right is Repr^en: of whom now appears most likely tc in Congress, which convenes Janut by the Southern Democratic wing w North and East. I 1.10 NT S iVI J By HF.RJIAX WILCOX. (In Charge of Publicity) 1 The Democrat has kindly agreed j I to permit me to use its columns so z that the Lions Club may bring before I the good people of this city and ! county data on this national orgarii- j zation. Is It will be my purpose to try to tell! * you of some of the outstanding I * lit togs for which this club stands','*'* >u?h as data on its growth, origin, its c principles, purposes, and the scope of its activities. The club will feel hon- > wed if the people of the town and . bounty would study these articles aach week so that you may know fust what we hope to do for the upwilding of our town, county ami itatcHISTORY OF IJOXTSM Prior to the World war there were scattered Uioughout the United states a mere handful of unaifiliat- I ;d business men in their particular | immunities. These clubs functioned j effectively as business clubs, but j heir activities for Uie most part did I iot extend beyond this. It was with j Ueiviit .Tones, of Flossmoor. Illinois, i now secretary-general of Lions Inter- j latioi al, that the idea was conceived! ;o unite these clubs, not only on the J jasis of maintaining high business practices in their particular iiutusiries. businesses, and professions, but in the greater basis of service. On the basis of service the Lions organization has grown from 42 :lubs with 2,316 members in 1917 to approximately 2,709 clubs with 80.D00 members at the present time. Though the youngest in years, the International Association of Lious Clubs has showr. the most remarkable growth?an average of one or more clubs each day during the past four years. The first general meeting was held in Chicago June 7. 1917. About 20 delegates attended, representing more than 00 clubs. They met at the Hotel LaSalle, and adopted a resolution under which the International Association of Lions Clubs was organized, and a call was issued for a national convention to be held at Dallas, Texas, October 9-11, 1917. It was, therefore, on June 7, 1917. that the Association of Lions Clubs came into being. Since this time there has been held 20 annual conventions, and here is a brief report on the twentieth annua! convention held in Providence, R. T.. July 21-24, 19S6: Lions from eight countries convened at the largest convention in the association's history up to that time. During the year three hew countries Panama, Costa Rica and Colombia ; ?had entered the international fold, i Edwin P-. Kir.gsley, of Parkersburg. W. Va., was elected president for PRESCRIPTIONS The careful and accurate compounding of your doctor's prescription is our principal business. Our years of experience and our reputation for dependability is available to you at ail times. The next time your doctor gives you a prescription, bring it to us. AVU "-<111 uc auic II will ue lllieu exactly as he ordered it. No subtitutions are permitted in any case. Our years of experience in dispensing drugs has made for us "a name you can trust." SPECIAL SALE THIS WEEK ON SQUIBBS HOME NECESSITIES BOONE DRUG CO. The KFAA1X Store WATAUGA DEMOCRAT?EV for Speakership is Congressman Sam Ravburn of tative O'Connor of New York, one > be the i?ew Speaker oi the House : iry 5th . ' Rayburn is supported liile O'Connor's support is from the 936-37, and Chicago, III., was select- j :cT as the convention city for 1937,' he date being set lor July 20-23, j .937. NOTE: Brother Lions?If you lave any information ycu think vould be of interest to this column, would appreciate it if you would id vise me. HOUSEHOLD HINTS Timely menus, recipes and other (ingestions for meal time by well?no\vn home economists will Ih? :ountl regularly in the American Veekly, the big magazine published 'very Sunday with the BALTIMORE \MEltICAN. Get your copy from ,'i"?nr HPU'? Democrat Ads Pay mil" \ r k&x- m mornm Including decidedly mileage.. wheelbas ? TheBrillia/ AUTHORIZED FOID Fl $25 a month, after usual do^ model 1937 Ford V-8 car. Ask y the easy payment plans of the iliilllllilllHIilllilliillHllllilllll I SE ERY THURSDAY?BOONE, N. N. Y. A. Activities For the information of many who have inquired concerning: my NYA activities. 1 am pleased to report bri( f!v My district supervisor, Mr. L. \V. Tcaguc. gwe to ne a handful of rame? and assignment slips, along wiil: wo: is of encouragement (which he never fails to give us. and which i nspires us to do our best). He told ii e I v*as now county supervisor 01 N'VA out of school youths. We imdersmcxl the big objective was handicraft activities. The fuie co-operation of our advisory coxnmittee. and citizens enabled us to get started, helping us secure buildings in which to carry on our handicraft activities, helping us with equipment, fuel, etc. A * VV A \?rv-. V*o interested. A number of my boys were interested more in rustic furniture and novelties made from laurel rhododendron, and other woods, t'nar other handicrafts. They have workec like beavers from the first, designing and making many beautiful and useful pieces of furniture. They receive many orders, whief they iili oil project houi^. The ma terial is all native, even to the beau tifql ladder-back chairs, which aren' rustic. The girls are doing textile handi crafts, designing and making hook ed and braided rugs, baskets, aprons painting pictures, etc. My NY A boys and girls are plan ning to open shop in the future, 01 our beautiful scenic highway an< sell our wares to the many hundred! of tourists who visit our county. A1 the youth who are employed on projects are making fine records, anc doing effctive work which is usefu both to them and to flip cnmmnni ties in which they ilve. MRS. CLARA SIMPSSON. J. C. Lynn, farm agent, report: that several Mitchell county farmer: p'.ae to 't'g trench silos next spring to help solve the winter feedinc problem. Spiders can go 18 months withoui food, j models that give increased gasoline ..All models same e, same body size. 77.77 ./*. "/?/!* ttjjzs j iiv i nrirtij uu illUHHHHHHHHIHIHIlHIIHIlHinHliniHI > ^ ~ j_, )UU11C iTIUU (Successors to Diu BASTtAN BUILDING : CARD OF THANKS We take this method to thank our friends and neighbors for their good \ assistance and help during the sickj ness. death and burial of our dear, | sweet babe that was taken from us ; December 17. 1936. We aJso thank: Rev. Levi Greene for the nice talk he i gave us at the funeral May God I bless each and every one of you, | both now and forever, is cur prayer.! MR. AND MRS. GRANVILLE NORRIS AND CHILDREN. f ~omph'mei :!l of the ; treason,. t i With genuine sinceri our friends in this sec 3 I and patronage durinj i > and to wish for therr a full measure of h< < ment. ; CITY MEA L "1 TTK-STYLED from: Ford V-8's arc no er's. Modern V-8 en, k 1 offered. They're smoot economical. New self-e * gjf greater stopping pow< action. Bodies are all floor welded into oni t 53 mounted and fully insu is further improved, v rasiswi forward of the axle. St iwSeHEE! gage compartments at riors are richer in app stery. . . . See and di modern cars today an n spend less iJR M with a I YOUR F O II HllilHillilillHIllllHllllHHIIIIlllllillilllHIIIl >r Sales, In lid Boone Motors, Inc.) MAIN ST 1 DECEMBER 31. 1936 ? SHIPLEY FARM !' has always for sale Registered Hereford Cattle, Hampshire J Sheep, of as good quality as you ^ will find south of the MasonDixon line. VILAS, N. C. i r5r?-i j ' ! i ty, we desire to thank tion for their good will y the year just closing, i during the New Year ippiness and content T MARKET ' i!!lliill!!llllll!llll!lll!illli!lll!!ll! , I - ^ Base at Tioar- ] vSk born Plu tt t* ft, TO F*jl Taxes, Delivery Jg 3ft e.vi and Handling la HR ^ " r' ' r.C ' ifi jaw and Accessor- A ^ fr ins additional 9t stem to stern, tlie 1937 w at your Ford Dealgincs in 2 sizes uro her, quieter, far moro inergizing brakes give :r, with easier pedal steel?top, sides, and s steel unit?rubberilatcd. Riding comfort rith rear seat now 7" eering is easier. Luge much larger. Inte ointments and upholrive these great new d learn how you can .. own more Ford V-8! tD DEALER *xt lor dor Stdan sbowu abot* is $640 I j iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ' l 1 REET j'J t
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