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o PAGE FOUR THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS MACON IAN THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940 Published every Thursday by The Franklin Press At Franklin, North Carolina Telephone No. 24 VOL. LV Number 11 Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson and B. W. Johnson., P. F. Callahan........... Carl P. Cabe ......... .... . . . ..... . .... . . . ..Publishers ..Managing Edits) .... . Advertising Entered at the Post Office, Franklin, N. C, as second class matter One Year .... Eight Months Six Months . Single Copy ... SUBSCRIPTION RATES $1.50 $1.00 .75 .05 Obituary notices, cards of thanks, tributes of respect, by individuals, lodges, churches, organizations or societies, will be regarded as adver tising and inserted at regular classified advertising rates. Such notices will be marked "adv." in compliance with the postal regulations. BIBLE THOUGHT ; Faith is assurariqe. -of-hTngsThoped for, a conviction of things not .seen. Hebrews 11:1 American Revision. - The problem of reconciling the goodness and the "power of God in the face of frustrations and sufferings, the cruelties and stupidities of life . has never been loRically solved. The only people who have been able to deal effectively with this problem are. those who have lived rather than argued fheir way into it. Quotation from "An Emerging Christian Faith,'' Justin Wroe Nixon, school system, make better grades than native sons from the state public schools. :'' On another page in this issue, Dr. Harl R. Doug lass of the University, sets forth clearly the need of our schools and the advantages to be derived from this bill. He also shows that this financial aid would in no way carry with it any federal direction of the schools' courses or administration a bogey that has been used by lobbyists of selfish interests to prejudice some Southern members of Congress, Only a solid Southern support can effect the pas sage of this bill to remove intolerable inequalities in Southern educational opportunity. Communications Finns Lay Down Their Arms THE heroic Finns laid down their arms o" Wed- nesday morning, stunned and bewildered by the harsh terms of peace imposed by Soviet Russia, The war, vvhich lasted 104 days, will go down in history as one of the . most magnificent defences ever sustained against overwhelming odds. The tragic end witnesses the losing of a war after the winning of every battle by the gallant Finns. Like the vanquished Southern army in the War Between the States, it may also truly be said that the Finns 'were not whipped, but just wore them selves out" fighting the Russians. A report over radio states that the Finnish troops were not con quered, but lack of essential war materials forced them to stop fighting. - All speculation as to a different ending had the Allies sent prompt aid is futile now in the face of the fait accompli. Prime Minister Chamberlain's statement 12 hours before the peace terms were announced, that the Allies stood ready to send reinforcements should the Finns request it, only adds another impotent gesture to the weakness of Chamberlain's govern--. ' ment. . The world knows now that Great. Britainv and . France are unable to help their weaker neighbors in dire need. . " '. However disastrous- the terms of peace to Fin land, the fact of another NaziTSoviet territorial ag gression strengthens communism and weakens the cause of democracy not only in Europe but through out the world. This peace brings democratic Scan dinavia within the sphere of alien domination, and menaces the present relations of the Allies with Italy, Turkey and the Balkans. Berlin, in jubilant note, predicts defeat of the Allied cause, rejoicing that the re-opened routes for supplies will thwart the Allies' blockade and swing allegiance of the Balkans towards their powerful neighbors. That the outlook is grave as Stalin strengthens his hold on Kurope and Asia, cannot be denied. The end no one can predict or foresee. Federal Aid to Public Schools '."THE Thomas-Harrison bill to provide federal aid to public schools would operate in a way sim ilar to our state equalization fund. Provision would be made to give equal educational opportunity in those states that are poorer in money and richer in children. Southern states and rural schools would be the chief benefactors of this bill, with North Carolina standing second on the list of states in the amount received. Grants under the terms of the bill would be made for improvement of secondary and elemen tary schools, adult education, rural library service and administration. Since North Carolina has nearly twice as many children per adult population as the nation's average and is able to spend only a little more than a third as much as the nation's average per child, it is easy to see why this state, blessed with many "quivers' full" of children, stands to benefit if this bill should be enacted into law. Friends of federal aid to public schools have based their advocacy upon the sound and farsighted thesis that the whole nation suffers from the exist ing condition of unequal opportunity. Statistics show that young people from the poorer states, seeking employment elsewhere are at a grave dis advantage, adding to the problems of the richer sections. That rural schools suffer most from lack of funds is well known, so that the large number of youth who are forced to seek employment in the cities de serve at least an even break in their preparation. For the greater number, a high school education is the limit of their training. University of North Car olina's records show that students from other states with a longer term and another year' in the public As there has been a bit of dis cussion concerning the work of the Boy Scouts in Macon county and as it was my. privilege to work in some capacity in the recent Boy Scout drive, there is a word I would like to add to your articles in that connection. I would like to state that none of the members of my churches are connected with the scout move ment here, but it is our desire that we should be. lit is for that reason I am so interested personally in the connection of our troop with the Daniel Boone Council. J feel that the growth of Scouting in Macon county is very likely to de-: pend upon the cooperation and direction that we can best get through the trained leadership of the council. The program of Scouting is more than local, and it is certainly . to bur best interest to be connected with the great movement that is The Boy Scouts of America. How ever, it would be unwise to allow our viewpoint to become over balanced, for "we must i recognize our local needs as well. We want to pay for value re ceived but not for more than that. We want cooperation from the headquarters in Asheville. Kev. Frank Bloxham, local scout leader, has put in on an average of one week every summer as well as the regular meeting nights in service to the scouts. The' financing of the troop is partly helped by the weekly contribution of five cents from each boy. Mainly the balance, for gas and other items, Mr. Bloxham has made out of bis own pocket. And . all of us know that a small town minister s salary is not large. We are very much interested in the greater program of scouting throughout the country, but we must not fail to recognize the contribution that one of our own number is unselfishly making for the betterment of the lives of the, boysjpi.our community. The effectiveness of his work, due' to many years; of training and exper ience in scouting proves that he merits not only our appreciation and respect but. our cooperation and personal help. His job has been very difficult and has required more an effort than most of us realize. - Unfortunately we haven't made his Work easier by very much help and cooperation in the actual work of leading and training the hoys in scouting. Not only the future of our community but the future of the boys in and around Frank lin depends upon the recreation and growth we can provide. Broth er Bloxham is doing his very best and as one of your scout leaders, he deserves your cooperation. This month ends the period of time that I have, been privileged to work with the people of Frank lin and the outlying communities. Whatever small service I may have been privileged to render has been a .source of great pleasure to me The people of Franklin and Macon county and their needs and inter ests will always lie very near to my heart. My great desire to see the de velopment of Macon county and its people in the years to come prompts me to add a Vast word to this letter. The future of Franklin and Macon county depends upon what this generation can do for the next., I urge you to give the young people their opportunity for developing into worthwhile and de pendable citizens, so let us ad vance .scouting and all other such programs and organizations that go towards the building of true Amer ican citizenship. t Rev. Harry S. Williams Muse's Corner Joseph Asbear Talks To Future Farmers The Future Fanners of Franklin held a meeting March 12 in the auditorium of the high school. A prominent business man of Franklin, Joseph Ashear. talked on his vocation. He told of his school ing and why determination plays such a great part in life. He also spoke of the many conveniences we have today in comparison with what he had when he was of school age. Mr. Ashear said, "you may fool some people, but you can't fool yourself. Every person knows just wnere tie stands." Reporter. Cash income from farm market ings and government payments in January totaled $733,000,000. a rise of nearly $100,000,000 over the in come and payments of the same month year earlier. RED SNOW The world is white and cold and still ; Birds peck the snow at my window sill; A black dog tracks the snow at will. White is the garden, warm, my room; On the window shelf a plant in bloom ; Its petal' breath a light perfume. A cardinal flies, a dart from a bow, A fiery meteor hurtling bow, A blood-red streak athwart the snow. My thoughts as swiftly flee this place. Of warmth and flowers and curtain lace ' , On wild wind-steeds they wildly race. On Finland's hills the snow is red; On Finland's , fields her valiant dead, Whose pall the snow has gently spread. Fast bound to me by Freedom's ties, A brother dead, each dead man lies; - Reproach is in their staring eyes Reproach for soft complacency That lies asleep while Liberty Sweats blood in bleak Gethsemane ! Charlotte Young ONE BY ONE She who is rich may have fine things, But she has not waited as I have done; She has not gathered the treasures in Slowly and gladly-rone by one. I do not think her great . rooms shine Any more radiantly than mine. -Grace Noll Cowell. Macon County In Carolina Co-Operator-. . ' To Rule England? IT""" ' ' -" rr T .i - - ' Adolf Hitler's choice to rule Brit ain if Germany wins the war Is reported to be Ernst Wilhelm Bohle. British born, Bohle Is the leader of the Reich's foreign organization which maintains contact with Ger mans living abroad. Fred F.' Anderson, 38 Dies Saturday, March 9 Fred F. Anderson, 38, died at his home on Anderson Creek in the Cartoogechaye section Saturday, March 9. at 8:40 p. m., after a year's illness of tuberculosis. Mr. Anderson was born and rear ed in Macon county and had lived here all of his life. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Anderson. He is .survived by his widow, the former Miss Perlee Dills, and five children, Helen, Freda, James B., Dorothy and Rogers Anderson. Funeral services were held Sun day afternoon at 3:30 at Mount Zion Methodist church conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. C. Swaim. Burial was in the church cemetery. Political Announcements For Representative 1 hereby announce myself a can didate for 'Representative of Ma con County in the General As sembly of 1941, subject to the ac tion of the Democratic primary of May 25, 1940. . . W. A. ROGERS. ' Macon Theatre Night Shows 7:00 and 9:00 Matinee 3:30 P. M. SHOWING FROM 1:30 TO 11 P. M. SATURDAYS PROGRAM FOR WEEK Beginning Monday, March 18 Night Shows 7:15 and 9:15 FRIDAY, MARCH 15 "ALL WOMEN HAVE SECRETS" Alo: ALFALFA COMEDY And Chapt. No. 3 "OREGON TRAIL" SATURDAY 10 A. M., MARCH 16 SPECIAL SHOW BENEFIT SCHOOL LIBRARY Thrills on an Arizona Horse Ranch TWO THOROBREDS" With: JIMMY LYDON JOAN BORDEL 16 Mrs. Lou Sanders, &4 Passes Monday Mrs. Lou Sanders, 84, died at her home in the Bethel community on Monday night about 10 o'clock, following a lingering illness of ,sev- eral months, although she had been critically ill for only the past four weeks. Mrs. Sanders, widow of the late Julius Sanders, was born in Cas well county and came to this coun ty with her parents, the late Alfred W. and Elizabeth Brown Home. She was born on April 16, 1856. She was a life-long member of the Bethel Methodist church. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Bethel Methodist church, with the Rev. Harry S. Williams, pastor, in charge of the services. Interment was in the church cemetery. The pallbearers included Trov Home, Wiley Brown, Fred Home, Pritchard Peek, Leonard Home and Robert Fulton. Surviving are one brother. Ed Home, of Franklin Route 2, 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late A. W. Home, one ot franklin leading attorneys. United States Civil Service Examination 1 The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for filling the position of Deputy Black Bass Law Inspector, $1800 a Year, in the Bureau of Fisheries, Depart ment of Interior, Columbia, S. C, for -which the receipt of applica tions closes March 25, 1940. Appli cations must be on file with the manager, fifth U. S. civil service district, New Post Office Building, Atlanta, Ga., on or before that date. Applicants must have had at least four years' of experience in the enforcement and administration of fishing laws. Full further information may be obtained from the secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners, at any first-class post office, or from the office of the manager, Fifth U. S. Civil Service District, New Post Office Bldg., Atlanta. SATURDAY, MARCH 1:30 P. M. Two Big Shows WALTER PIDGEON RITA JOHNSON In "NICK CARTER, MASTER DETECTIVE' And WILD BILL ELLIOTT In "PIONEERS OF THE FRONTIER" MON.-TUES., MARCH 18-19 FRED ASTAIR And ELEANOR POWELL In "BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940" The world's, greatest dancer . . jln the world's greatest musical show! Romance! Spectacle! Hundreds of Beauties ! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 BETTY FIELD And JACKIE COOPER In "SEVENTEEN" THURSDAY. MARCH 21 , WAYNE MORRIS And PRISCILLA LANE In BROTHER RAT AND BABY" With: JANE BRYANT RONALD REGAN If you want out weekly program nailed to you, please leave name at Box Office. YOUR HAIR THIS EASTER GET YOUR PERMANENT NOW AT A REDUCED PRICE AT Esther's Beauty Shop Main Street Phone 152 Cancer Curable If Fought With Knowledge When . ignorance, apathy, and fear of cancer are banished, the disease can and will be controlled, Thomas Parran, M. D., surgeon general of the U. S. public health service, declared in a statement made public by Mrs. J. E. Perry, captain of the Women's Field Army unit in Macon county. Dr. Parran s full statement fol lows: 'Despite the progress made by medical science in the treatment ot cancer, approximately one in every eight persons over 40 years of age in the United States is doomed to die of this disease. With the knowledge now available, the death toll from cancer could be materially reduced if the pub lic availed itself of the protection afforded by early diagnosis and prompt treatment of every poten tially cancerous lesion. "The Women's Field Army of the American Society for the Con trol of Cancer, through its divisions in 46 states, has launched an at tack against three of cancer's most potent allies; ignorance, apathy, and fear of the disease. When these are banished, cancer can and will be controlled," i FL WJEK T THE DAY CORSAGES POTTED PLANTS EASTER LILIES CUT FLOWERS Prices Very Reasonable Prompt Service SYLVA FLOWER SHOP Phone G Sylvn, IV. C. SEEPS Lespedeza, Clover, Oats, Irish Potato and Garden Seeds Agents for Knoxville and International Fertilizers Ray Grocery & Feed Co. FRANKLIN, N. C