PACE FOUR THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS MACONIAN THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1939 Ste BiigH&ttits jj&nzmxinn Published every Thursday by The Franklin Press At Franklin, North Carolina Telephone No. 24 VOL. L1V Number 28 Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson and B. W. Johnson.................. Publishers P. F. Callahan .........Managing Editor Mrs. C P. Cabe ..Business Managei Entered at the Post Office, Franklin, N. C, as second class matter " SUBSCRIPTION RATES ' One Year $1.50 Six Months 75 Eight Months $1.00 Single Copy .05 BIBLE THOUGHT Praise the Lord, O my soul: while I live, will I prai,se the Lord; yea, as long as I have any being, I will sing praises unto my God. O put not your trust in princes, nor in any child of man; for there is no help in them. l'salm 146: 1-3. One of the reasons that the Psalms are so precious in Christian, as well as in Jewish, history is that so many of them insist that religion begins, not by telling us what splendid and capable people we are, but by reminding us that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves, and that it is God's grace which goes before and sustains us in all good things. Selected. ' ' ' Baby Derby Finals A HAPPY ending to the Baby Derby on Monday evening brought a large group of parents and friends to witness the awards amounting to a total of five hundred dollars. . Hard work and persistent, continued effort re warded those who took the first prizes. No element of chance entered into the friendly contest,' other than the comparative strength and time mothers were able to give, and the number of friends they lined up to assist them. The Franklin Press wishes to congratulate the winners and express appreciation to all who par ticipated, in whatever way the parents, their fam ilies, friends and the merchants. Also the babies, whose bright faces displayed in the Baby Derby window and on the pages of the newspaper have entertained hundreds as only little children can. Especially we wish to extend our thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, the genial and untiring directors of the Derby, whose leadership achieved its pur posesthat of stimulating trade for Macon Coun ty merchants and increasing the circulation of The Franklin Press and The Highlands Maconian. These results will bring to all a lasting benefit. British Minister of War Inspects Territorial Army W' zrs 7V If S F 1 i v f ft M rv jf J - i s t s? ViJ&JLJ f SSrsrrr.. A LL ,.f J Boys, Birds; and Slingshots THERE was a time when every , boy in good standing collected bird eggs, displaying his collection in a beautiful array of dainty color and with an admirable knowledge of birds and their variegated eggs. Then the Audobun societies and the Boy Scouts came into being. Through educa tion in nature study, directing energies of the boys into constructive activities, and teaching love of living things-, the destructive pastime of robbing birds' nests ceased some years ago. But the slingshot is still with us. Every small boy passes through the stage, and birds on the wing are an irresistible target. The Atlanta Journal brings us a story from Oklahoma about the effort of a Boy Scout troup to cure the slingshot habit in a group of boys who were destroying the birds in their little town. The Scouts staged target prac tise and slingshot contests until the boys became experts. But these Scouts overlooked an important principle. They did not educate the shooters. An outraged citizenry shortly awakened to the fact that their song birds had been exterminated. The trained marksmen had gone out and slaughtered them. . This story has both a moral and a warning. Boy lovers understand the fascination of slingshot marksmanship. The way to divert the straight aim of the shooters from birds as targets is to guide the boys to fascinating study of nature and bird life, boys to the more fascinating study of nature, and bird life. Here is a project for our local Boy Scouts, because there are still some slingshots aimed at birds in our midst. Praise for American Press rR. EDUARP BENES, very-much-alive former ; president of the dead democracy of Czecho slovakia, -sailed Wednesday to return to Europe's "dark, troubled skies" certain that democracy was secure in one country- the United States; After a five-month stay in this country lecturing at the University of Chicago and filling speaking engagements throughout the nation, Dr. Benes made the following statement in a farewell inter view: "I am tremendously impressed with this coun- try's interest in democracy and in the widespread knowledge, alertness and understanding of the , American people on world affairs. "This I attribute largely to the American press. The American foreign correspondents are doing an excellent job in objective, accurate reporting, and especially is this true of those correspondents with the major news services." f . In contrast Dr. Benes called attention to the cen sored European press, saying that American people not only were well informed, but also get a per spective on world affairs not possible for citizens of countries overseas, adding his conviction that "America is the bulwark of democracy in the world today." Leslie Hore-Belisha, British minister of war, is shown during his inspection of a South London anti aircraft station recently as he made the rounds of several of the "war stations" and anti-aircraft units in and around the city, The stations are manned by members of Britain's territorial army who are undergoing their annual training. Dictators Better Speed Aggression, or Else- PORTUGAL CLINGS TO AUIANCE WITH .. SJT T w-sT RUM an I A Tfc M I FRANCES ,i j?V YUGO-. , Vrjmania and t , t 35 I SI.AVIA ' GREECE READY 'if -fT J ) V. -vJ-n ; ( A-SP n V YUGOSLAVIA flLIRKEY, ALLlc3 WITH , 4H,i" ' jr,;, , K, T', ,V (BULGARIA L strengthens " ITS , WaWveerJ to (rj) M A L Ts-, J t y-sJl Balkan pact with )Zr NEUTRALITY IN SSL k i!.iiA i.--w-'l V; RUItNIA AND gs f'Zfl,, j EVENI PF A N. iBAN. ) -CGREECE ALSO ALLIES ( I ' -' i.f GENERAL WAR BT J A. SfZi-Si WITH IRAN IRAK. Jr 1 t W'A TURKEY JJbi&mzmmmv'tfiz' (CtT'Ritish increase j i Jpy' f K-fitmnxffeW . sSrSiV &. - t EASTERN NAVAL viC &. r. j u STL-r ofT " I Vtft STRENGTH VSTt? 0 0 lJruJTSYRIA V a GIBRALTAR t ilAtGERIAViih:;:: TC. a lEGYPT SIGNS PACll It 00 V MADE MORE f J 4 Yl WITH RUMANIA7 0 a II Impregnable l JJ f ( p blocking italy 'I tfCJt THAN EVER t ( Jjf W Q p I IN ASIA MINOR f f. 1 Map shows how Francs and Great Britain, aideij chiefly by Turkey, have strengthened their positions In th Mediterranean against further aggression by Italy and Germany, New Turkish pacts with tendon and Paris, leading to an anti-dictator Balkan bloc, hays kept European diplomats busy while British and French fleet! strengthened their positions, Many observers think the Rome-Berlin axis has been "stymied" by these democratic counter me?es, Cafe Operators Must Display Rating Cards RALEIGH, July 12. Operators of restaurants and other public eating places who fail to cooper ate with the public, as required by Chapter 186 of the Public Laws of 1921, at amended, and refuse to prominently display their eating cards will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, it was announced by Dr. Carl V. Rey nolds, state health officer. "Of course, we had rather not resort to the more drastic pro cedure of having . offenders arrest ed and brought into court," Dr. Reynolds went on, "but if it takes that we'!, t will have to be that way. Those who re called upon to uffer the consequences will have only themselves to blame, "Entering any. public eating place. Dr. Reynold pointed out, "a patron has the right to a full view of the rating card of that place. If it is not in sight, he should demand to see it, and if the pn prietor or manager cannot or will not produce it, then the patron, who is entieled to the protection of the law, should feel obligated to report the incident. "The law plainly says that the proprietor or manager of any ho tel or restaurant, immediately up on receipt of his certificate, or rat ing, shall post it where it may be easily observed by guests, that is, it) a conspicuous place." . A. J. Gelinas Buys Amusement Parlor A, J, (Joe) Gelinas, formerly of Columbia, S. C, has bought the Franklin Amusement Parlor from D. G. Stewart and is now in ac tive charge of the business. "Red" Stanfield is assisting Mr. Gelimas, and invites all his friends to call around and see him when they want a game of pool, a cold drink, hot dog or hamburger. Church Services Scholarship Awarded By Dr. Furman Angel Following a custom established some years ago, Dr. Furman Angel has awarded a scholarship of $600 Bradburn Pell, of Cashiers, Jackson county, which will defray his expenses at the University of North Carolina for the first year. Pell has shown great promise in football and Pr, Angel has agreed that if he makeg good to finance is entire four years at school. T.his award last year was made to James McCollum, of Franklin, who took a course in mechanics on Deisel engines in Memphis, Tenn. Presbyterian Church Rev. J. A. Flanagan, Paitor Franklin (Each Sunday) 10 a. m. Sunday school. 11 a. rn. Worship services. Morrison (Each Sunday) 2:30 p. m. Sunday school. (Each 2nd and 4th Sunday) 3:30 p. m.-r-Worship services. St Agnes Episcopal Church The Rev. Frank Bloxham, Rector 8 p. m. Evening prayer and sermon. Singers To Meet At Buck Creek Sunday The southern division of the Ma con County singing convention will meet at the Buck Creek Bap tist ehurph Sunday, July 16, at 1 :30 p. m. Everybody invited. O. C, Corbin, President. R. M. Williams, assistant farm agent, reports Bladen county crops are better than average for this time of the year, this being espec ially true of corn. , Field supervisors, checking com pliance under the 1939 farm pro gram, report that most Robeson county growers are overplanting their Jobaccg acreage allotment, Fnanklin Methodist Church The Rev. Ivon L. Roberta, Paitor (Each Sunday) 10 a. m. Sunday school. 11 a. m. Worship services. 7 :30 p, m. Veaper service. Baptist Church Reb. C. F. Roger, Pat tor 9:45 a. m. Sunday school. 11 a. m. 'Preaching service. 7 p. m. B. T. V. ' 8:00 p. m. Preaching service. Wednesday, 8 p. m. prayer service St. John's Catlbolic Parish Schedule of Masses: Franklin : 2nd and 4th Sunday, 8 a. m. Murphy: Every 1st Sunday, 7 a. m. Hiwaasee Dams 1st Saturday, 8:30 a. m. Cherokee: Every 3rd Sunday, 8 a. m. WayiiMvills-l Every Sunday, 11 a. m. , Macon Circuit Rev. J. C. Swalm, Paitor First Sunday, 11 a. m. Union; 2:00 p. m. Hickory Knoll; 7:30 p, m. Asbury. Second Sunday, 11 :00 a. m. Mt. Zion; 2:30 p .m., Maiden's; 7:30 p. m. Patton's. Third Sunday, 11 :(XT a. m. As bury; 2:00 p. m. Mulberry; 3:00 p. m. Dryman's; 7:30 p. m. Un ion. Fourth Sunday, 11 a. m. Pat- ton's; 2:30 p. m. Maiden's; 7:30 jp. m, Mt. Zion, Communications Nehi Co. To Fight Infringement Suit H. R. Mott, president of the Nehi corporation, Columbus, Ga.,. issued the .following statement: "The Nehi Corporation denies com pletely and on all counts the accu sations made by the Coca Cola Company in the latter's infringe ment suit, filed in the United States Court for the middle district of Georgia on June 23. "At the proper time and place the Nehi Corporation will make formal, legal response to the suit instituted by the Coca Cola Com pany. The defense will be conduct ed with the utmost vigor and legal efficiency. The final result of the action will vindicate the policies which the Nehi Corporation has scrupulously ' and efficiently pursu ed with full knowledge of its right to maintain them." Macon Theatre Matinees 3:30 P. M. Night Show 7:30 and 9:30 SHOWING FROM 1:30 TO 11 P. M. SATURDAYS PROGRAM FOR WEEK FRIDAY, JULY 14 "NEXT TIME I MARRY" With: LUCILLE BALL, JAMES ELLISON, LEE BOWMAN Its romance on wheels! With '"'excitement and laughter. SATURDAY, JULY 15 Double Feature Program Bill's, disguised as an out law to bring the killer to justice in "THE LAW COMES TO TEXAS" BILL (Hickok) ELLIOT And London's thriller of the Northern wilds ROMANCE OF THE REDWOODS" CHARLES BICKFORD JEAN PARKER With: Jack MONDAY, JULY 17 Monday there's the Devil to pay in HELL S KITCHEN" With: THE "DEAD END" KIDS MARGARET LINDSAY RONALD REAGAN STANLEY FIELDS Out of a melting-pot of prime they roar ... to save the future of America's forgotten kids SINGING CONVENTION AT COWEETA GREATLY ENJOYED Dear Editor: Will you please publish a few words of thanks for the people of the Coweeta community in . regard to the Macon county annual sing ing convention, which met' Satur day and Sunday, July 8 and 9. There were a goodly number pres ent Saturday, including a visiting choir from Toccoa, Ga., which did some . fine singing, and still better Sunday morning. There were various other choirs present Sunday morning which add ed praise -and more good music to our Saturday record. Noon hour arrived with- a wonderful dinner spread and wc as Baptists wish to thank the various other denomina tions for their nice boxes and bask ets of dinner. Last, but not least, about 1 o'clock a bus load of In dians arrived from Cherokee Reser vation who did some fine singing. Several people said they deserve the blue ribbon, but as far as the writer is able to comprehend the singing was all good and better. Many thanks to everyone who helped to make this day a success. May the kingdom of God find glory in a day like this. C. W. RAMEY. TUESDAY, JULY 18 ANNABELLA, ROBERT YOUNG IN "BRIDAL SUITE" With: WALTER CONNOLLY REGINALD OWEN, GENE LOCKHART, BILLIE BURKE It's Gay! Fun on ' the run! Love on the loose! And Annabella gets her fella! WED.-THURS, JULY, 19-20 Tarzan returns in greatest of all thrill shows in "TARZAN FINDS A SON" With JOHNNY- WEISSMULLER MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN and JOHN SHEFFIELD, IAN HUNT ER, HENRY STEPHENSON, HENRY WILCOXON FRIEDA INESCORT This picture was three years jn production. All new I All different! Jungle romance and amazing ad venture beyond your imagination. If you want our weekly program mailed to you, please leave name it Box Office. . ! Bryant Furniture Co. EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME AT REASONABLE PRICES Phone 106 Fr.nlcli... N C. jlA "T""""-"- Makf Wood, fcr, ' Concrete and Linoteun SV Look L ft' Make Wood, Concrete and Linoteturt) Look Like New Pee Gee Porch and Floor EnatpeJ is specially made lor" floors which are1 exposed to the weather or subjected to unusual foard wear. It's extremely tough and weather-resisting. It dries with beautiful gloss in about four hours. 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