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THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER Page 8 Wizens Asked to Co-Operate In Clean-Up Week Lor Waylssues proclamation On Clean-Up Week -stressed lu"6 " , ...,,in i-alline Week firms an all do upon ml individuals to . ta mane mis ..."., nfr , dutiful Place iih to live, ;cn , n u-QV. n co-ooer- KM.rr.- ! .. Paint- with mm ,t' 1 ... r ,v,u -it.v irove- fl F..;i ;rtin in to curry out a LbeiwW k'ltn-uP campaign. Margaret oniu, I..no,tm! Lplyini; with the following sug fn8 will aid materially in rnain- t bealthiui ami f ..1,. ism (yQtha70 ie supply oi n'S t 5 Lners with handles and tight r .... l Amo ntin. I lids will Keep uimn v fbreeding of moxquitoes and flies LatteriEg of trash. lie wrapping oi garDage uuic t, it in the can will cause it to fc' easily wiipuui uk iicvwoivj imping "it; ca" l"c . possibly damaging cunuuueio will also keep container in a cmitarv condition as well as Lit acids corroding and deterior- tho metal. niacins of c;ins and other trasli URGES CLEAN-UP ' i"' I mill IT w ii imirn ml MAYOR J. II. WAY the part of the management and em ployeesthe only requirement being an honest effort. I "Very few people realize the danger and unnecessary cost of throwing and sweeping trash into the gutters. This: not only keeps the streets littered and dirty, but eventually a great portion i of it finds its way into the storm-: drains obstructing them to such an; extent that it becomes necessary toi dig up streets to clean out aceum-l mutated trash. There is also the pos-1 sibility of flooding basements. At any rate this trash will eventually find its way into our small streams, creating a very filthy condition there. 'It is estimated that in any given! convenient accessible point will T""' the rat population equals lrially aid in collection ana pre- '""""-anis. mey are r'vi.uk, pi uiiuL-uijr an average of five Jitters annually. It is also esti mnted that the cost of feeding a rat is about $2 per annum. In addition to this, they destroy valuable merchan dise, commit arson and are instru mental in taking human life through harboring parasites which transmit disease. Do away with shelter and food and they will have no excuse to tarry on your premises. "There are hundreds of places where plumbing, wiring and repair ing need attention from the stand points of health, fire hazards and actual safety to our entire city. Small inexpensive repairs now will prevent more costly ones later. "Old dilapidated buildings, gar age and fences that are of no service or value should be torn down and re moved now: This will eliminate an eye sore that must eventually go. Why not relieve your vicinity of this un sightly condition NOW? "Any article from your furniture or car to your home or warehouse need ing painting is worth it if it is worth having. Painted wood will not burn as freely as dried, unpajntecl timbers. Painting will beautify, protect fivim weather elements and a serious c'onflaeratinn. HAZARDS "The removal or trimming of high hedge or shrubs at street intersections or adjacent driveways or alleys will eliminate a serious hazard. The plant ing of ishrubs and grass will add rna- umu'ccssary delays. l.gs tan be prevented from turn over cans by using a small piat- with a frame around it, or by stake over which the handles L hooked, or by using a hook of description placed in side of gar- fence, post or tree- Btizi Ms should not pile limbs, and grass trimmings or leaves rear of garage or the rear of tant lot simply to get it out of It will be collected more ly and with much less trouble if Id' in an accessible place in full This will also prevent an de lation which will eventually cause tone a lot of trouble. Snders, in most instances, can and fid be used in building up or re-, tig alleys or driveways or placed w: places where water fails to l properly. igh grass, weeds and under th on vacant property should be ltd at intervals to prevent a nui- fc as well as to show some con ation for people in the vicinity lis property. Iwners and managers of business lli.'hments in a trreat manv in- cs are vt ry-careless and negli in pei'iiviiting !,avh to be thrown wept oat rtar doors' and to be siattcn,,! over the entire vi- si i;v,'( k. '. t an.'iirhUv.i-,.n(iif;;..,i vi.-t;n 1 nv.j .v, vail W with v. i y little effort on CLEAN -11 AINT-IT (JIVE FIX-l'l JOBS PLANT-UP Know All Mm, Womui and Children P.y Theso Prints; That, whcia.s iho National Clean-Up, Paint-Up and Fix-Up Campaign has resulted in many advantages to the community life, thro-.itr.-i out the United States: In Safeguarding HEALTH and SAFETY; In promoting EMPLOYMENT and THRIFT; In promoting FIKE PREVENTION; In pi-omoting BETTER HOUSING ; In stimulating CIVIC PRIDE; In making "HOME and CITY BEAUTIFUL." NOW THEREFORE, be it known that plans have boon perfected for a thorough Clean-Up, Paint-Up Cam paign in Waynesville and community, beginning on April 25th. This date to mark the opening of a real campaign of persistent and constructive effort in cleaning up and Keeping It Clean, In this worthy movement of Cleaning Painting and Planting, we urge each citizen to do his or her best to make our community. ... CLEAN, HEALTHY, THRIFTY, SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL. J. H. WAY, Mayor Of Waynesville Youth Council To Meet iciark Attending State At Presbyterian Church! The Youth Council will meet at the First Presbyterian church on Tues day, April the ili'th. All members are requested to be present, as mat ters of interest will be brought be fore the group. On Thursday evening, the 28th, the council is sponsoring a box supper at the Ratcliff Cove community build ing, for the purpose of raising funds for advancing their cause. The girls of the council ore requested to bring boxes, which will be auctioned off dol ing the evening. Electrical Meeting; Robert Hugh Clark, superintendent of the light department of the town, is spending this week in Raleigh. Mr. Clark is attending a state wide school of instruction for the superintendents of the city light departments of the towns in North Carolina. Modern Spouse A. Io you know your wife is tell ing around that you can't keep her in clothes? P. That's nothing. I bought her a home and I can't keep her in that, either. Indiana President V? ' "J iffv if? ' 'I tr.-iflic hazard, interfere with street cleaning and are very unsightly, You will eventually be required to move them why not do it now? He friend lyconsider your neighbors. "No group or individual will be able to accomplish the purpose of this campaign but the concerted effort on the part of every citizen will truly make Waynesville outstanding in heallh, cleanliness and beauty. "Your home anil your neighborhood is just what you make it. Do not be a slicker you have a part do it now." Head The Ads Winter Is Over . . Clean-Up Week Is Here WE SUGGEST That You Do A Complete Job By Send ing All Your Winter Garments For A Thorough Cleaning. 1 I Don't pack winter clothes away unless (hey have been H through our modern plant, and under the H supervision of an expert with many H years experience. p Waynesville Laundry, Inc. I J. W. KJIXIAN BOYD AVENUE Phone 205 I may prevent Dr. Uerman B. Wells Acting head of Indiana univer sity, Bloomington, Ind., since last July, Dr. Herman B. Wells, 35, becomes president of the Bloom ington institution. Dr, Wells is the youngest president of any state university in the nation. terially to the looks and value of your piopelty. "Cars and trucks no longer in ser vice that have been left on streets should be removed. . They create a SHER WIN - WILLIAMS HOUSE PAINT SPREADS FARTHER LASTS LONGER LOOKS BETTER- win-WUliams Paints have been en with all that the best paints mean-in beauty, protection, wfar, economy, and Washability. as Save money and have your house painted with fine old SWPherwm-Wafiams Prepared Outside House Parnt it covers more, lasts longer, and costs less per ' . , job than other kinds. r Complete Stock - See Us For Paint N- Allen and Co Hazelwood A?xY sen V 1 :- i ESANlTOlDfjfca I m'FJSi 1 1. i " " II.' t i 1 it : v Vv v- 4J. l-. ' i You Will Like A KURFE: "I must compliment you on the way you keep your house so trim and colorful. Your taste certain ly deserves praise. Whether a bright and cheery touch is needed, or a more conservative scheme is proper, you have it. Tell me your secret, will you, Helen?" "You can do the same thing, too, Joan, with the use ef Granitoid Enamel, obtainable in many beau tiful colors. To make your color scheming easy, you must be sdre to get the elaborate Granitoid Color Chart. This chart offers you many helpful suggestions and is free for the asking." No matter how exacting-there is a Kurfee Paint or Varnish to fill your needs. BEG. u PAT. orr - LEAD ZINC PURE We also have ne cessities for mak ing house clean ing easier. Hyatt Comp Phones 43 -157 any; At The Depot
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