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From A Reporter’s Notebook By FRANCES WALKER The new cars are out, just in time for Santa to wrap up one of them in cellophane and put underneath the tree. First (here that is) was the Dodge, then the Plymouth, last Saturday the Pon tiac and this week end the Ford. This sounds a little unlikely that Santa could manage, even with his magical powers, to get one under the tree. But we saw some Pontiacs down at Goodwill last Saturday which would delight any small boy. They have a table to which are attached small mod el Pontiacs showing the various colors and color-combinations available for the cars. Knowing how they would delight the youngster, the management had keen enough vision to see that they are firmly fastened. La9t Wednesday night marked a “first” in North Carolina among the League of Women Voters. A meeting of 76 new members was held in Brevard to form a League locally. Although it must remain a provisional league under the by laws of the organization for at least a year, it is a first in that there is no League in the state in so small a town as Brevard. Chapel Hill is the next smallest town with a group there, and others are found only in the cities, such as Asheville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Fayetteville, etc. There is much work to be done if the new League “baby” here is to function as one should, but we have faith in it provided the members work to* WHfiSS* gether for the good of the whole. John Nuveen, when he was chief of the ECA mission to Greece said, “A little group of League of Wom en Voters can do more to improve the world than a group of cabinet ministers to Europe.” During the past decade there have developed some new indus tries that have placed themselves as much at home on the Ameri can scene as hot dogs and cokes. One we have in mind is the pock etbooks. It doesn’t seem like very long ago that there were no such things. Today literally millions of them are published and sold at a great demand, some first edi tions and others reprints of the popular fiction and non-fietion. One of the largest of these pub lishers is Bantam Books, Inc., which has a list of thousands of different stories to choose from. We could not help but be im pressed when we received a free copy of a recent edition of “50 Great Short Stories” along with a list of available books and the invitation to order any others we would like. Of course their mo tive is publicity, because the more people read and talk about Bantam books the more they’ll buy. But this is smart publicity, and probably one of the reasons pocketbooks have risen in the ranks so fast in the past few years. They serve a wonderful purpose in that they make avail able to everyone the best books at a cheap priee. We’ve heard of groups forming into exchange clubs, especially the mystery fans. When they finish reading a pocketbook they are through with it, thus are anxious to ex change with a fellow club mem ber. It’s close enough to Christmas for the children’s excitement to be very much on the increase. In fact, Christmas is only two weeks from today. We were talking with a cou ple of school teachers this week and were amused at their observa tions. One teaches the primary age children, whom she said were so excited they were almost impossi ble to handle. The other a high school teacher said she was thank ful not to have to worry about her students’ excitement at Christmas; it-was not too disturbing. “All we have to worry about is spring,” she commented, “and there’s just nothing you can do with them then.” Next Tuesday night the Bre vard Little Theatre is having try outs for a play to be given next year sometime. Let’s hope there will be lots of new faces. That’s one reason this organization has shown such splendid growth. Each time a production is given there are new people interested in both acting and technical de partments. One doesn’t have to have a talent to be a great addi tion to Brevard Little Theatre. Some energy and a strong back are two of the greatest requisites. That’s especially true when it comes to the staging committees, the building of a set, securing properties, lighting, etc. The se lected play for the next produc tion is the famed “Laura.” Every one remembers either seeing or hearing about Gene Tierney in the movie “Laura” a few years back. It was nothing short of a sensation. Wouldn’t it be grand to have a good snow for Christmas? When inimi '/'Meat COOKERS SAVE MONEY on your Food Bills!\ COPPER BONDED STAINLESS STEEL *P/t£4& COOKER 4-qt. “Cook-Master” (Illustrated) CAST MODELS Designed to moke matching sets: 6-qt. “Meat-Master” 4-qt. “Co$k-Master” 3-qt. “Vege-Master”® (illustrated) / The ”Fry-Master” Treats, coo/cet/Ss? a... 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"Cook-Master" □ 3 qt. “VEGE-M ASTER"® □ 3-qt. “VEOE-M ASTER”® □ The “Fey-Master" □ Copper Bended Stainless Steel Nnm» Address_ . CHy-Zone State_ Recommendations Of Last Grand Jury Carried Out, Report Says « Scientist Honored DR. BELA SCHICK, discover er of the famed Schick test for diphtheria, receives an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Let ters from Yeshiva university. Dr. Samuel Belkin (right) makes the presentation at ceremonies in New York. (International) did it snow last? I can’t remember when we really had a good one, a snow that lasted long enough for some sledding. A CQupl? of times, ( believe, it snowed last season only to melt away promptly. Snows are good for the land; in fact I think they’re good for everybody in that they purify the air. Maybe if we had a good snow it would kill off some of these old flu and cold germs that have been putting every body in the bed. But it wouldn’t help us iwwb eiSC-e we’ve jUSt £Ct ten over the worst kind of a bad cold. From Frances Gilbert Frazier in The Waynesville Mountaineer we get this one: The “Country Gentleman** bow ed gallantly and said, “Mademoi selle” at “Seventeen” you have great “Charm.” I’m sure your “House and Garden” are quite the “Vogue.” I would gladly give up my “Liberty” “Quick” and place a “Coronet” on your brow, thus making you queen of my “Family Circle.” Then, truly, I would be the happiest man in “The State.” CLUB EXPRESSES THANKS The Brevard Music Lovers club wishes to thank everyone who as sisted in making their square dance last Friday night a success. Pro ceeds will be used on a scholarship to Transylvania Music camp. Mrs. Walter Straus is scholar ship chairman and Mrs. Verne Hill is club president. Stern Father (to son departing for boarding school): Now. don’t let me hear any bad reports about you. Son: I’ll try hard., dad. But you know how those things leak out. A well-known French professor came to teach in an American uni versity. When he plugged in the portable radio he had brought with him, his little girl, Charmaine, lis tened with amazement. “Father,” she cried, “listen how quickly the radio has .learned to speak English.” In The Timet. Arcade Phone 24111 Brevard, N. C. County Buildings And Of fices Are Said To Be In Good Condition The Grand Jury of the Decem ber term of Superior court inspect ed the offices in the court house, the building and the jail, the prison camp and they found that all rec ommendations made by the grand jury of the last term of court have been carried out. The county jail is in good condi tion, the food is sufficient, and al terations and' repairs, which were suggested, have been carried out. Rest rooms in the court house were in orderly condition and painting and repairs have been fin ished, the report read. The register of deed’s office, the tax collector’s office, the sheriff’s, the accountant’s and the welfare department were said to be in prop er order, and the three rooms of the latter were recommended to be painted. In inspection of the Calvert pris on camp, it was found that the din ing room, kitchen, storage depart ment, barracks, yards and outside area were found to be in good con dition and orderly. In checking menus, the members of the. jury discovered that prisoners are be ing well fed and heat inside the prison was reported to be ample, plumbing fixtures in good repair, clothes and supplies of all kinds in good shape. The jury thanked Judge J. Don ald Phillips, the sheriff and other members of the law enforcement agencies for their fine cooperation. The report was signed by D. H. Winchester, the foreman. Gift Suggestions LUSCIOUS COLORED NYLON SWEATERS The perfect accessory to add wonderful color to a wardrobe. Never shrinks . . . easy to wash. Sizes 34 to 40. $2.98 NYLON SLIPS Your choice of either lace trim or tailored nylon tricot. White or pink. Sizes 32 to 42. Buy for gifts. LADIES' ROBES Rich gleaming silk robes and quilted cotton prints. Full and short lengths. Sizes 10 to 20. GIRL'S DRESSES Beautiful Holiday Fashions Choose from our fine collection of lovely children’s dresses. Styles sure to make your little one lovelier. Sizes 2 to 6x; 7 to 14. Gift Robes In Quilted Cottons And Pure Silks Warm, colorful prints in sizes for big and little sister. Wash able pure silk and printed cot tons.
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