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The Journal - Patriot INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS Published Mondays and Thursdays at North Wilkesboro, North Carolina JULIUS C. HUBBARD—MRS. D. J. CARTER 19S*—DANIEL J. CARTER—1941 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $2.00 (Is Wilkes and Adjoining Counties) One Year $3.00 (Ontsids Wilkes and Adjoining Counties) Rates to Thos» in Service: One Year (anywhere) $2.00 Entered at the postofflce at North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, as Seeond-Cla&s matter under Act of March 4, 1879. Publishers Monday, February 28, 1949 i Henry Grady Nichols, A Master Craftsman In the death of H. Grady Nichols Thursday morning the Fourth Estate lost a master craftsman, a peer in all lines of work connected with publishing and printing. The life of Mr. Nichols was noteworthy in that by his own initiative he forged to the top in his chosen field of work. Born in a family of modest means, and without the benefit of more than the most elementary of scholastic education, he educated himself thoroughly for his work by practical experience. At the age of 12 he began work in a printing shop at Elkin, when he was so small that he had to stand on something in order that he could reach all the letters in a type case. With an inquisitive mind that demanded that he learn continually, he became a master at every job in a newspaper plant. During his career, which extended over 43 years despite the fact that he died at age 55, he also had experience in publishing and editing newspapers. Some men may have excelled in some specialized phase of newspaper work, but publishers here and in a number of other North Carolina cities and towns will without hesitation say that Grady Nichols had no equal for all-round ability. During the latter years of his life Mr. Nichols invented, patented and manufactured on a small scale an automatic metal feeder for Linotype and Intertype machines. His feeder machine was of simple construction, thoroughly practical and preferred by users to the more complicated feeder machines which have been manufactured commercially. This achievement is cited as an example of the diligent use of his mind, by which he educated himself. His use of English left little to be desired, his spelling ability was far above that of the average college graduate, and he possessed a wealth of practical knowledge acquired by experience and observation. Grady will be missed by those with whom he was associated in the local newspaper field and by his many friends throughout the state. Truly, the Fourth Estate has lost one of its ablest members. He made a valuable contribution to the profession. V Caution Needed In Using Insecticides "Although dust, sprays, gases, and other insecticides will do much to promote the healthy growth of fruits and vegetables, they often have just the opposite effect on man," County Agent Paul Choplin of the State College Extension Service . declared this week. "As the National Safety Council points out," he added, "even though the container may not bear the skull and crossbones label, caution is necessary since many substances are harmful to man in some way despite the fact that they may not definitely be poisns." The county agent urged special precautions to avoid inhaling fumes or vapors from fumigants which, if not poisonous, will usually proVe irritating to human beings. He said special emphasis should also be placed on the necessity of proper labeling for all insecticides and safe storage where children cannot reach them. "The whole story of safety in using insecticides is simply precaution," Mr. Choplin asserted. The National Safety Council, he said, has formulated the fol I lowing rules which point out the most im-' , portant things to remember: „ i Follow directions of the manufacturer i in handling, mixing, applying. j Always spray or diist downwind. Wear respirators which protect the entire face when there is danger of inhaling fumes. Only those approved by the U. S. Bureau of Mines for the particular job you are doing should be worn. Gloves, long-sleeved shirts, and clothing to cover the entire body are recom-j mended. Wash hands and other exposed parts of the body with soap and water after using poisonous chemicals. Store poisonous materials in strong leak-proof containers. Be certain they are out of reach of children or livestock. Bury unused portions. Thoroughly wash or strip fruits and vegetables to which poisonous chemicals of a stable nature have been applied. Unknown substances .should not be used, nor should substances sold under trade names without complete information as to composition and proportions. o It Is Your Red Cross For 67 years the American Red Cross has meant sympathy, compassion and help in time of need to the people of the United .States and of the world. During1 the span of time it has become a vital part of American life—a powerful symbol in this country of man's humanity to man, of his universal compulsion to aid the suffering and the distressed. The Red Cross is not a thing apart, but an essential section of the fabric of America. It is as truly of and by and for the American people as our government itself. The broad activities of the Red Cross— for disaster victims, on behalf of members of the armed forces and veterans, with the hospitalized—in teaching safety and health to hundreds of thousands of people —and through the Junior Red Cross—are dependent upon the volunteer efforts of the millions of men, women, and children who make up its membership. In truth, the American Red Cross is your agent for the complicated task of meeting human need wherever it exists in this modern world. This is a heavy responsibility. Each individual American must bear his share of it. • LIFE'S BETTER m I c WALTER E. ISENHOUR High Point, N. C., Route 4 HOW MUCH MORE CAN WE STAND? When we consider the high taxes that we are now paying, and the fact that there are multitudes of people out of employment, or working part time, we wonder how much more taxation we can stand. Every way we turn it is tax, tax, tax, and the outlook is that there will be an incease rather than a decrease. It seems that we are > going to reach the breaking point. Never have' we seen, in our day, puch high taxes as we are now paying; and in spite of all this S suppose we are still increasing our national debt instead of decreasing it. At the rate we are going, when will our national debt ever be paid? Who will pay it? I have always heard that when an individual lives beyond his income, or beyond his means, he will eventually "go broke." This is reasonable. Even a great bank account will eventually be exhausted if one takes out more than he puts in. Why isn't the same true of a nation? If it applies to the individual I do not see why it won't apply to a nation. The reason individuals go broke is oftentimes because they want to live too high. They want too much. Not only must their actual needs be supplied, but they want a great deal extra. It is extra money for drink, for tobacco, for the movies, for new cars, for fine clothing, for pleasure, for excitement, and so on. They demand much above their income with which to gratify the lusts of the flesh. This is true very, very largely today on the part of tens of thousands of our young people. I think our Government has simply spent billions of dollars to pacify folks, and to get them to sanction lots of ungodly j | things, or at least some things. In order to raise more money the nation has also permitted the cursed liquor forces to flood the country with beer and liquor, and the , theatres to put on pictures that are wrecking our youth morally and spiritually. Such places are being patronized by multiplied millions of people. All this is for money. If the taxes from such evils mean so much for our national expenses, why | are our taxes increasing all the time? How i much more can we stand? Surely the breaking point is just ahead. Resolution Of Respect Whereas: The Almighty Creator out of his infinite wisdom saw fit to remove, on January 23, 1949, our esteemed brother, Walter R. Newton, from the cares and troubles of this transitory existence ot a state of eternal duration thereby weakening the chain (by which we are united man to man. Thus creating a deep loss and vacancy in our frater Waltar, as he was so effectionately known among us was held in high esteem in the Marsonic Fraternity. Being a member of North Wilkesboro lodge No. 407 A. t. .& A. M., of which he was Senior Deacon. He was also affiliated with North Wilkesboro Chapter No. 78 R. A. M., Zabud Council No. 16 R. & S. M., Piedmont Commandary No. 6, Knight Templar and a Shriner of The Oasis Temple. His friendly smile, his amicable conduct, his unfeigned piety to God and- the unflexible fidelity to hls trust merited him esteem and honor in the above mentioned Masonic bodies. We shall hold in sacred memory the praise that his virtues have claimed. , Be it therefore resolved: 1. That as we are taught that the Almighty Creator doeth all things, that we bow in humble submission to His will and commend His spirit to the God who gave, acknowledging that our loss is his eternal gain. 2. That whereas the family and friends have felt so keenly the loss they have sustained, that we sincerely, deeply and most affectionately sympathize with them in their bereavement and remind them that God will fold his arms of love and comfort about those that place their trust in him. 3. That a copy o* this resolution be entered in the files of our lodge as a permanent record and a copy sent to his family. Also a copy sent to the Orphan's Friend and Masonic Journal, requesting that the same be published. Also a copy be furnished our local paper, The Journal-Patriot, with request that it be published. Respectfully submitted, TAM L,. SHUMAKER, nity. Master, TROY L. P£RRY, Secretary. MAURICE E. WALSH, Put Master. o an th re Damages Home In Pleasant Hill The borne ot J. B. Bell, Pleas- | Hi|l, was considerably damaged by fire early Tuesday morn- | ing. t Neighbors helped to extiqgalsh e blaze after Mr. Bell discover ad that the kitchen was afire. H) had lit the oil stove and was re turning from the choree outsiile the house when th6 room w^s found in a blaze. The damage was covered by insurance. Give To The Polio Fund WELL DRILLING Of Different Sizes V/e can drill in any kind of formation. flOYAL J. RUSSELL Route 2 Pores Knob, N. C.
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