North Carolina Newspapers

'jotJiWjl !*w> «iid Thuriday* mf N. C. 7 !t |^.?.;pAStSB and JULIUS C. HUBBABD ' '- - PabUshen* m S. Syp^RIPTION RATES; Year — |1.60 & MoBths — .76 Pour MoBths .50 Ont of the State $2.00 per Year ^ Entered at the po«t office at North WiOna- boro, N. C. as second class matter niidw Act March 4, 1879. MONDAY, MAY 25th, 1942 Just Punishment In feder”! court at Asheville a defendant was sentenced to seven yeara in prison for setting a number of forest fires in Pisgah national forest. Seven years is a long time, but seven years is not as long as it will take nature to repair the damage done by the fires set out. Some people in this section, whose twist ed concepts of behavior lead them to be lieve that there is not much crime, if any, in setting forest fires, should wake up and take notice. Wanton burning of forests is sabotage, juk as much as the burning of the Norman die in New York harbor. Doubtless some of the forest fires in Wilkes and nearby counties a few weeks ago were deliberately set out. Some of the other fires were carelessly started, and those responsible were just about as badly in fault as those who deliberately started fires. Those who set fires in forests just to .«ee them bum, or because they are trying to “get even’’ with someone they do not like, are just as guilty of arson as the person who deliberately burns a building. The law should deal swiftly and firmly with forest fire starters. There is no ex cuse for fore.st fire disasters every year. A few more seven-year sentences will have a wholesome effect. Buy Your Winter’s Fuel Now We’ve all been advLsed not to hoard— and that’s necessary advice indeed. But there is one basic commodity which the government wants us to “hoard” now— coal. High officials are urging individuals to purchase ne.xt winter’s coal stocks before summer ends—and preferably immediate ly. This, of course, i.sn’t “hoarding” at all. It is. instead, a definite contribution to the war effort. The reason for it is simple. If everyone waits until cold weather arrives before or dering coal, the drain on the mines and on the agencies which must transport the fuel, will be tremendous. Worst of all, that drain will come at a time—early and mid dle fall—when crop movements are at their peak. And in addition, war freight of all kinds will be sub.stantially heavier in the fall than now. The point is to get every possible ton of coal into the hands of the ultimate consu mer at the earliest possible time. So, buy your winter’s coal today. Then you’ll be doing your part to clear the transportation lines for war traffic. And you’ll also make certain that you won’t be out of fuel when you need it. “Immobilization” of those French ships at Martinique leaves car-owners in no doubt about the meaning of the word. They have only to look into their own ga- —Statei^le Daily, L £ NORWr WiLSaSBORa , ■ ■ iiy wm tOKffif Are tfie NBWiMeadwsi W . in? Into their in United NatioM^ into; they about ready to give One wonders on noting the conspicioualy different tone,,p¥ talks to the nation made by Nazi leader^ last year and this year. / ^ ‘ ■ ‘Last year,'bJ.c.—^before the.,Russian cajnpaign—no hints of doubt of quick and complete victory crept into the Feuhrol’s message or those of his henchmen. Now there is a gloomy overtone. So gloomy, so lacking in the usual Nazi assurance, was Goering’s speech made at a ceremony at which decorations were con ferred on workers, that it makes one sus picious. It is almost a whine, “There are two fronts,” he said, “the external front and the home front. The winter campaign has been terrible . •. Th^re w'as no question of giving up our front positions, because behind us was on ly a heap of ruins. Therefore, we had to hold the front—and only those who have experienced this know what it costs. . . . “Three extremely hard winters are be hind us. The elements have not been kind to us. Last year’s harvest was bad. Even now, while we rejoice in good weather, we hope it will rain soon because we need rain.'' These are not fighting words. They are retreating words. lip He£« Of] li^-i ■ppcnf^ 319 h. ■’t • K I innit’ to nave ir'iruit to do my blf .v rn 1 Ma get tra doilan ' Per day for doing It.) I don’t mind sacrlfieea . ■ ‘That help to win the war, (But jTerUme and Sundaye ' Have got to be paid for.) The big Job is production! Let’s work! Let’s make a lot! (I’m striking for more wages! I am a PAY-triot!) WILL THAT BE ALL? Ted—The boys are getting fed up with Sally, the salesgirl. Ned—Why's that? Ted—^Well, whenever they kiss her, she says “will that be all?’’ who7 ♦s 'with; u.7- A'^ralia. 'Itrs,' Shi m^ted the 'youttl -A highly and exjpreMed 'jit)A that'-bf W haibtfiil ing. them,.Ut i^et at hU ~AM ^ port- It spa^ Jthat SpleefitaA one,of his frle^j^, t^iire Bd««-.of' the ... and that such a^edp' fileiftihlS developed between felt prompted er. In the letter^sbe glT^;'t|etai&’; concerning her family, partlcur (arly her little daughter, Denese, who Is 14 months old. She also stated that she would like to vis it America “when this \ business Is over/’ but no other reference to the war is made. V AN IDEAL IS 61! (Alleghany News, May 21) Sixty-one years ago today the people of America gave new birth to an old ideal. They formed the American Red Cross and decreed that forevermore Mercy shall fol low in the wake of war, that compassion shall never be denied Man. Today fitting observance of that ideal will take pl.-^ce in many parts of the world. It will be observed as only so great an ideal can be observed—by deeds. Today the American Red Cross flag waves below the Stars and Stripes wherev er Americans fight for the defense of their freedom. That flag is carried by thous ands of Americans who have striven through the years to establish the spirit of Mercy in the hearts of all men. Today those Red Cross men and women will be too busy on our distant battlefronts to cele brate the Red Cross birthday in customarj’ maimer. Yes, their celebrations will not be lack ing. Svimewhere in the South Pacific, a Red Cross nurse will sooth the feverish brow of a gallant American soldier. She Will work quietly, expertly in tending his every need. Somewhere on the broad seas a Red Cross worker accompanying troops to dis tant scenes of action will join in entertain ing the men, lift their spirits, bring smiles to their lips. In an Army camp, a worried soldier wi! seek word from his desperately ill mother. so WHY WOKKY? Entitled “Souvenir of the Guerre (war), and classed as philosophy of a French soldier, we offer you this timely bit of information: Of two thihgs, one is certain: Either you’re inoblllzed or you’re not mobilized. If you’re not mobilized, there no need to worry; if you are moibilized, of two things one is certain; Either you’re behind the lines or you’re at the front. If you’re behind the lines there is no need to worry; if yon are at the front, of two things one is certain: Either you’re resting in a safe place or you’re exposed to danger. If you’re resting in a safe place there’s no need to worry; if you are exposed to danger, of two thing., one is certain: Either you’re wounded or you’re not wounded. If you’re not wounded there is no need to worry; if you are wounded, of two things one Is certain: Either you’re wounded seriously or you’re wounded slightly. If you're wounded slightly, there is no need to worry; if you’re wounded seriously, of two things one is certain: Either you recover or you die. - If you recover there is no need to worry; if you die, you cannot worry. Cotton Textiles By The Millions Used In Sleepers V'; li;'’ r.te' Enough cotton sheets and pil low cases to tuck 38 times the entire population of North Wilkesboro into bed were purch ased last year by the Pullman Company. i Its total bed linen inventory announced In Chicago today by Frank Rick, general storekeep er, would be suffieient to give clean sheets and slips to each of the 4,478 men, women end chil dren of North Wilkesboro every night for 261 nights. Pullman owns 2,342,186 sheets and 1,- 881,387 slips, worth about $2,- 000,000. This unique view into the op erations of the sleeping car com pany,* which was probably the largest user of linens in the world before the war expanded the requirements of the armed services, was offered to the cot ton industry which in 1941 .sold more than 1260,000 worth of sheehi and slips alone to Pullman. i-' ^ I want to again thank you for the con fidence imposed in me when you elect ed me your Solicitor and the coopera tion you have given as such. poise he let go with all his might The white object didn’t move. But the farmer did. He jumped high into the air and let out a yell that would put an Indian war whoop to shame. Instead of his foot crushing in fo the furry, soft side of the big white cat, it had crashed Into the hide of a big white rock! COULDN’T BUY .\NYWAY Half the people who grumble be cause they are not allowed to buy tires and whose gasoline purch ases are limited wouldn’t have the money to buy if they could. HORRIBLE .SURPRISE A real dirt farmer in our neigh boring county of Alexander own ed a big white cat. And the afore said cat made itself undesirable ■by getting into the smokehouse and gnawing on hams, middlings, etc. One night when the above- mentioned farmer had put off his shoes in order to rest his feet and had sauntered to the front of the smokehouse he noticed a big white something in front of the smokehouse door. Here, he thought, was the opportunity to teach old tom cat a lesson. He and the Red Cross will find a way to speed ■'''ould kick some of the nine lives out of the cat, maybe kick him him home to comfort her. A life will be saved by the use of blood plasma donated by America through the Red Cross to the fighting defenders of a way of life. Yes, all this will happen today, and all this will happen tomorrow. But today it has a special meaning in the hearts of true Americans and the thousands who today will come face to face with the Red Cross ideal. That is all the celebration the American Red Cross desires on its sixty-first birthday. plumb over the garden fence. He drew back hfe foot, took careful aim and with accustomed NOTICE OF APPLICA'nON TO OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIER AND DATE OF HEARING THEREON Prevent Mosquito* During the rainy weather last week, empty cans, buckets and other things caught considerable water. By pouring out this water and cleaning up premises, breeding places for mosquitos can be eli minated. GRUMBLING Cultivate Now Cultivation of gardens and fields crops has two main purposes: to prevent growth of weeds and to conserve moisture. Cultivation is essential after rains in or der to provide a mulch on top of the soH, •which tends to conserve moisture beneath. Weed seeds sprout when it rains and with in a few days the ground will be covered with weeds if not cultivated. (Cleveland Times) We want to interpose a word here in de fense of the grumbler. We really have had and will have in the near future much to grumble about. Already we have su gar and gasoline rationing and we are in for more rationing; but, after all, what dif ference does it make when we are in the .midst of plentiful essentials. Getting back to grumbling: There’s a whale of a difference between grumbling and lending verbal aid and comfort to the enemy. If a fellow grumbles he is think ing and taking matters to heart. The best “black mammy” we ever knew -went grum bling on to perfect service and devotion and the best hired hand we ever knew would grumble at his mule and master and he went to his grave grumbling but not without an ugly and broken nose he re ceived in protecting the good name 'Of his employer. As long as people grumble they know what it is all about—they are talk- jUii: to liiemselves aad not theT'enemy.’ As required by Section 3, Chap ter 136, Public Laws of 1927, notice is hereby given that application has been made by W. P. Billings and James Edwin Caudill, d.b-a., Pied mont Mountain Freight Line, for a Franchise Certificate, authorizing the operation of motor vehicles for transporting freight from North Wilkesboro to Statesville over N. C. 115 and return, and that the Utilities Commission will hold a hearing on the said application in Office of Commission at Raleigh, N. C., on Friaay, May 29th, 1942, at 2:30 p. m. NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION By: R. 0. Self, Chief Clerk. 6-18-21-26 MOVED To Second Floor Dr. yf, A. Taylor’s Building Ninth Street Specializing in Servicing Typa* writers. Office Machines, Bi cycles,^ Photo-Equipment, Gobs, Locks and Keys. M. H. Meade Cfll mm I, therefore, beg to solicit your vote and support in the MAY 30th PRI MARY for re-nomination, and assure you of my deep appreciation. SINCERELY, AVALON E. HALL Hurry! Hurry! Pay Your Couuty Taxes Now aud Save the Additional Penalty! Payment of your County Tax on or be- fore June 1st, 1942, wiU save you an ex tra penalty. Be sure you pay now and save this ad- ditional charge. The penalty inen each month, so the eariier more you save. ■ ■