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INDSPBTOENT W POLTBqS nm*h W%«^oro, N. C - ^ , i. CA&TBS tei njlSUtP 4 SUBBA^, . MSSCKIPTICW HATE3: Oii Yeii —$%M 3b IfittthB .76 Foot Hootin— .... .60^,4 (kt tf tb«*Sbt« .:„»... 12.00 perT«ufg h ^^ ]|MK«d a S® at Uw ]KM(t oCGce at Mortti WiHna* aa aac(»Ml data mattar aadar Act . 18». MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1942 I Deserve More Pay The action of Congress to raise the min imum pay of men in the armed services to ?60 per pionth meets the approval of the American people. We had long contended tnat there was no fairness in high wages for everybody except the fighting man. The pay increase bill affects all enlisted men and non-commissioned officers, and puts in a little raise for second lieutenants and ensigns. With clothing, eats, housing and medical care furnished, the soldiers will not be in a bad way financially. They should not have financial worries. Their’s is a fighting job and the people at home should furnish them whatever they need. We Thought So When the May figures on bond sales were added up, it was found that the na tion exceeded the total quota by a substan tial margin. But we notice that all the country did not purchase bonds like the people of Wilkes. Here V/ilkes people purchased three times their quota. If that had been true throughout the nation, the total for the month would have been $1,800,000,000 instead of a few odd millions over $600,- 000,000.' We had thought all along that the good people of this part of the country were far ahead of the nation at large in patriotism and the figures bear out that contention. We are proud of that, and are glad to be a part of the section of country which puts country and liberty first, even if this part of the country is used as a redheaded stepchild. Scrap Rubber And Tires The success or failure of the scrap rub ber collection campaign to be .started soon at the request of President Roosevelt may determine whether or not you will have to park your car Thus it becomes increasingly important that the scrap rubber collection drive be carried through to successful completion. Vast quantities of scrap rubber are scat tered all over the nation. If this scrap can be gathered and replaced it may mean that the tires on your car, now wearing danger ously slick and thin, can be recapped for further use. On the premises of almost every home i-s eome scrap rubber. It may be in the form ^of old tiresf tubes, garden hose, galoses, ov ershoes, hot water bottles, sponge rubber chair cushions—anything made of rubber, Elach item ma.y contain only a small am ount of rubber. But let us remember that drops of water compose an ocean and that there are millions of homes and places of business in this country which can each furnish a little scrap rubber. If a sufficient amount is obtained, it may be that persons who really need their cars can secure recapping service. We mention this as a strong possibility, provided that sufficient amounts of scrap rubber can be gathered. Let us all begin now to hunt up scrap rubber of every kind and Xeep it in a con venient place until the time comes to turn it in. Salvage Equivalents One hot water boiler could supply steel =^:^or one 37 mm. gun. One five pound flatiron could supply iron for four hand grenades. One woolen suit could supply wool for two anny blankets, - * One double blanket could supply wool for.Ai»e army blankets. One bed sprtogs (60 lbs.) could supply el for two 44hch 105 min. ihi ^ _ae StovecottW supply for ^ 40i^pwiiiji bosib. Ten pound window weights could supply Ifdn foroae 8*inch 75 jnin,^8hea^^ , „ ^ Oi» pe^ roller skates, two ddor hingelfc one old' s^dej .dne ti^h burner and one ^h ba^t, could metal f or one .SO^tev mwWiie gun. - & One hundted old nevrapaf^ could au]?- l»ly fibre for 80 7&-tom. sielico^inere.' ^ gardOn hofle ,c rap^ply rubber for seven .. B)f imiem n*ch6l8p StRENGtHiOF , (gkylandi Po&) ■, Tq have the best and strongest character possible should be the aim and d«^e of all mankind. This is life’s better way^No one ever regrets possessing a gre^ and strong character. It means noble manhood and noble womanhood. It indeed means strength- that the moral weakling knows nothing about, although he has the privi lege of knowing such strength if he will but seek God, obey His holy Word, love and Serve Him and walk uprightly before Him and before all mankind as he goes through life. To have a strong character means that one does not stoop to the low and mean, the vile and degrading evils and sins of the world; that he does not become enslav ed with bad and ruinous habits; that he tmsmfk MAmm ^ FnWR . come* to ottr daek fc, tl ‘(Cu^Mwn aaVe md wWeJ5 H ivqtttild to I^oarijr al «U ttraM". tit tKat UometbiBg like a •ttitcaae ve an ftaborat# *^1Sliiig .Udi -to MU nationtl' bC|b^ dad 4Mal nttm* wlU& 'bo Mill ik Ulster Ufa in .Panama.^^-f letter writm oq tbe Hr leaf of tbe' idagaaine tollowa: •'Hello barlgha; , ,, *U hope you get a.kiok out of tho magazine.' I hope you, catch sdme ideas for your column from It. Tbu Have to ibe down here and knew t6e .actual condltiona to rerJly appreciate It though. “The only objections I have to this place are the heal, and most Important, the fact that J,am so far from'h^me and friends. “I take . The Journal-Patriot', though, and one of the first things I read ’Is ‘‘Abnormal Absurdities'-’. I enjoy the column very much. Keep up the good work, and belp to / “Keep ’Em .Plying’’, HAROLD PROFPrr We are grateful for the com- jment from Harold, but his letter guards well his mind, heart, soul and spir- bj-ingg to the forefront a 5Vob ^UUIUO TTCil . it that he may not become contaminated lem. We had the impression our 1 column had only eight readers, inwardly by those moral and spiritual evils that defeat multitude.^ of mankind. It is absolutely nece.ssar>’, on the one hand, to avoid and abstain from all that is down pulling and degrading, aepraving and de moralizing, and on the other hand, to ac cept all that is "uplifting, ennobling, strengthing to life and should in order *o have a strong character. The cheap things of, life by way of worldly pleasures, amusements, lustful gratifications, low moral principles and standards, never make strength of charac ter, but they do make weak and feeble character. They so undermine the moral and spiritual strength of manhood and wo manhood and character that they produce criminals, mental and physical wrecks, moral and spiritual failures. V'e behold this among people of all walks and pro fessions of life. To have a strong character means that we must build our lives upon the solid foundation of Bible truth; that we must pray much; that we must shun evil of al! kinds; that we must obey, serve and wor ship God all the way through life; that we must have moral courage to stand for the right and against the wrong, even though sometimes we may seem'largely and al most to stand alone. However, we are not alone. God is with us and the very best people are with us. That is the beauty and ble.ssedness of it all. Then we go forth with strength of character that conquers the world and crowns us as Victors, both before God and man. Yes, this is life's better way. Not being a high powered writer, we can't write for more than eight, hut he makes nine, and that meana we are going to have to shoot one. But you can bet your hflttom dollar It -won't be Harold, because he is one of Uncle Sam’s men. BACK TO THE BREEZE But to get back to the Carib bean Breeze, we will tell you a little about the magazine here ^nd give you more l^ter. We find that it is most Interesting, even to us way up here thousands of miles away and without first hand knowledge of Panama. Glancing through the magazine, we gather between the lines that there is no morale problem there! The publication is written by soldiers, and if . there was eny hint that morale Is not perfect you could find it somewhere. We give you herewith a few ex cerpts: her. viieeniltf M rifel nnlhlM^ of lire aotomoblle tire*, moaihehibiK^rd for hhili- plui Mvingt wRUnDnashort, Li- OBf inhmhorsbip cAril, Jayc^. membership card, caaoline iMfoa- ing card with number, war ration books witfii numbers long aa yoor «rm. The new federal auto use tax stamp will have a number, which will also be put on the new gasoline rationing coupon hooks. .The above are Just the few of thA many which we were able to re call without going through the voluminous collection. It would appear that in case something ever happened and we needed to he Identified it would be unnecessary to have the usual card with descrlptioh and name and address, as are placed in -bill folds before they are sold. Speed wastes gasoline—a gal lon will take the average car 21 miles, going 30, but only 14 miles at 70. Drive slowly- Willkins Motor Company . T. H. WILLIAMS, Mgr. BEAR FRAME SERVICE Hood Used Cars, Trucks and Tractors • EA|Y TERMS • Will Pay Cash for Late Model Wrecked Cars and Trneka Complete Body Rebuilding Electric and Acetjrlmie Welding THONE 334-J o^your^ command! A seldom used outlet, but when you want it— HOW you want it! That’s the reason REDDY KILOWATT is truly your most patient friend. You may need him at any hour of the day or night; and by the miracle of today’s highly organized electrical industry, you can always depend on instant, efficient response. REDDY KILOWATT observes no hours. He is always on the spot with plenty of energy to help you in your home-duties . . . and -to give you more time to devote to your war-time activities. POWER COMPAN-Y HOURS 9 to 5 NINTH STREET LIFE’S BEHER WAY WALTER E. ISENHOUR, Hiddenite, N. C. BUILD WELL If you would make of life the best And in the end find Heaven’s rest, Don’t waste your precious days of youth, When you should build on right and truth, By forming habits that are wrong Because it’s common with the throng. But purpose in your inmost soul To seek in life the highest goal. O^K WAY PASSAGE The Manama American recently front p^ged a release via the UP from an advanced Allied base In Australia concerning the Japa- nese laick of parachutes. According' to reports, Ameri can and Australian fighter pilots and obbervers pointed out that although pOBBlbly 200 Japanese fliers had been shot down, only one parachute had -been found at any time, that many Japanese were seen Jumping from doomed planes without protection, and that the lone parachute hurst im mediately upon being opened. Allied observers are of the opinion that Japanese officials are forcibly bringing home the point that it is useless to , para chute for it is a certainty that the Japs cannot complain of a shortage of slllf. . . And somehow we can hear an old Jap sighing for the good old days when a man could pick his own time to com mit hari-kirl! . . . We’re BacA kgain at the Take Christ into your early life That He may help you through the strife. As man within himself is frail, Apart from God is sure to fail; For he must keep aloof from sin If he would stand with those who win, Therefore you need the hand divine To lead you all along the line. To build a life both great and strong. That can’t be broken by the wrong. Start well within life’s early day And guard your footMeps all the way Build well upon God’s holy giice And seek to fill a worth-while place; Be strong in will and aim and plan If you would be a stalwart man. Built well and when life’s storms shall beat You shall hot have to make retreat; You’ll stand when wrong shall meet its doom ^ And foes are hidden iu the tomb; You’ll rise and greet the heavenly sun; And sing when all your work is done. ' The songs of triumph’ evermore With saints ahd heroes gope THE LIGHTER SIDE . FIRST LI'TTLE BABY . . in maternity ward, to second baby: I’m a little boy baby’’ . . . Sec ond Baby: “Are you? . . . How do you know?” . . . First, Baby (Lifting up his little nightgown) . “Look—'blue ■booties!" . . . And the West Point Pointer, got away with this one: “Now Bob by”, the teacher said, “Tell me where the elephant is found’’. . The hoy hesitated for a moment then his lace lit up . , . "The el- eidiant,’’ he said, "is such a HICKORY LOCS No. 1 — $35.00 M. No. 2 — $30.00 M. No. 3 -- $10.00 M. .r HICKpitY FIBRiCt. 8 Mika Sonth tH Umohr O* u.-S,ta AND WE WANT TO DO YOUR GENERAL CAR AND TRUCK RE PAIRING, BODY AND FENDER RE-' BUILDING, OR PAINT JOB. We are equipped to do your work right, and our mechanics have had years of experience. A visit to our place when you need your car or truck (any make or model) repaired will save you dollars. We are specializing in repairing farm equipment. jK-' fflARANTp. 1*^" ''V-'
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