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Page 2 THE WAYNESVIL.E MOUNTAINEER THURSDAY, MAY The Mountaineer Published Bv THE WAYNESVILLE PRINTING CO. Main Street I'h'ine l'i" Waynesville, North Carolina The County Seat Of Haywood County W. CURTIS KUSS Editor MRS. HILDA WAY C.WYN Associate Editor W. Curtis Russ and Marion T. Bridges, Publishers PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY SUHSCKIPTION' RATES One Year, In Haywood County $1.50 Six Months, In Haywood County 75c One Year, Outside Haywood County 2.00 All Subscriptions Payable in Advance hnl.".-.! .il t In ' Cljv Mill U.l'ir. Ii7!. Niivi'iiilKT iO. : ofn ii pr I'M t. ! ;)t VV.IV!H.V ill, uijfil umliM the N. ('.. rts Sernri'l Ai t of Man tl l)l,il i, .ii ;iml .ill II fur ,1 I la t Mitiii's. "-l-vilullolis uf li'Mlt . diili of thanks, ili'i-s of I'l'lertiiimnfiil-. fur )totit. will b(? hjrj;eil r;ili' of one rint fr word. North Carolina v-Tv. HJ VP. 'IlltCC IFrAfl.!... W THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1938 IHBLE THOUGHT Hitikt'n unto my voire and I will be your God, and ye xliall be my people; mid walk ye in nil the way that I ro in ma ml nun, that if mm i. icll with yon Jti i- miah 7 :-':!. RECKLESS HIGHWAY PATROLMEN During the past two years we have traveled the highways of North Carolina from one end of the state to the other, and have come in con tact with a number of reckless drivers, hut never have we seen any driver that took such uncalled for chances as did a highway patrolman last Friday afternoon near Clyde. This patrolman, coming towards Waynes ville, traveling at excessive speed, cut in front of a car on a curve, and missed an approaching car by inei.es. The drivers of both private cars had to handle their cars with skill to keep from being hit by the speeding and rtckless driver of .the .state car, who is supposed to protect motorists on the state highways, instead of en dangering their lives., We do not know who the patrolman was neither do we care. We do know that he is not qualified to urge safety on the highways, if Friday's driving is an example of his everyday traveling, and he is probably just as .unfit to enforce tratlic laws if he knows any of them. The highway patrol has a definite place in the state. There is much good they can do, but when they assume the attitude of bigotry, and recklessness, right then and there the state would do well to abolish the entire set-up. This particular patrolman might have been on an urgvut call, but we cannot believe that duty demands of him to break every law of the road and ignore common sense even if speed was necessary. Too often, otticers clothed with authority, take advantage of those whom they are paid to protect, and then these same oflicere lament the fact that the public does not respect thtm. OUR SHRINKING MAP Speeds that astounded our forefathers have passed into the molding realms of history. The pony express, the stage coach, the first lo comotives are but dim memories of a colorful past. The constant demands for greater speed, for better service have meant but one thing, "Progress." Our modern, giant airliners carrying hun dreds of pounds of mail, passengers, and express can cover distances in a few hours that would have taken the pony express, carrying only a few letters, weeks to cover. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of ; our most recent step towards greater speed, and better service, the week of May loth through May 21st has been officially set aside as Nat ional Air Mail Week. Only two decades ago, on May 15, 1918, the first Air Mail Service was established a short line between New York and Washington, a dis tance of 218 miles. It was necessary for the service to operate in two relays with planes having a speed of only 80 miles per hour. Today flights of 1000 miles with hundreds of pounds of mail are a common occurence. The little 218 mile air mail system has expanded in these few years tb a system covering 62,826 miles. And during the last fiscal year planes flew over seventy million miles along these air lanes. The use of Air Mail Service has been grow ing by leaps and bounds. 6,476,919 pounds of mail were transported in 1934 and 19,000,000 pounds in 1937. This astounding increase shows that, more and more, people are recognizing the great value of speed and are turning to the ser vice that makes neighbors of those even at great distances. Ex. BREYARD BRINGS HOME THE BACON The most jubilant community in Western North Carolina today is Brevard- and rightly so, because they are soon to see rise in their midst, a $2,000,000 paper mill, employing from three to four hundred people. Such an enterprise as that for a community the size of Brevard will mean a complete change in community life. It will instill a new era eco nomically, and tend to create an atmosphere of progressiveness. Brevard's citizens worked hard to get the plant. They worked untiringly in the face of what looked like certain defeat at times. They have been liberally awarded for their efforts, and are due more credit than the world is prone to give such loyal citizens. While the plant will be located at Brevard, the benefits will be far reaching, because Tran sylvania County cannot produce all the flax and wood needed in the manufacture of the ciga rette paper which the plant will make. Even if they could, the entire section would soon feel the result of the manufacturing plant. We rejoice with Brevard and our neighbor ing county in getting this enterprise. We look forward to the day when every town in Western North Carolina can have a steady payroll to supplement the tourist business. The two work hand in hand, and are inseparable for a well balanced community in this particular area. Right here at Hazelwood, we have manu facturing plants, and one of the major tourist developments in the entire state. The two are less than a mile apart, yet instead of being det rimental to each ot'her, they are distinct assets. THE OLD HOME TOWN By STANLEY -.i f f ITS LIKE THIS EVERY VWWJMi; J? THAT STREAM LINE TRAIN J r g? PROBABLY PULLED THOSE HATS 53353553 ilAAH. , orP TtET BOYS' HEADS ,. k ' f THATS I THREE OR FOUR STATIONS OosWN J ., SSEC) THE L.NE THATS SOMETMN&T ' ' V- !. - YOU PONT HAVE OVER Ihi 7 -r ' ' STATION A&EMT DAP HfcTC i-wr. " On OLC HATS OUT Of THE BAS-SA.Se BOOM AMP IS USW5 THEM TO ADVERTISE THE HE'M MOWW TWAIN Random SIDE GLANCES By W. Curtis Russ GETTING' US TOLD WE HOPE Tomorrow night at the Hotel .Gordon, the Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual banquet, with the promise from the officials of the organization, that concrete plans, and ob jectives will be presented, and "hot air" speech es will be banned. The Chamber of Commerce has been criti cized because of inactivity in some phases of work which some members believe essential to the growth and development of the community. Constructive criticism usually brings about a betterment of a situation, and certainly 'all "that has been said was meant as such. And right along this line, The Mountaineer-wishes to recommend to the citizens of this community, the speaker of the occasion Cole man W. Robents, president of the Charlotte Chamber of Cornerce, he is a speaker who gives facts and does not mince his words, whether it be praise or condemnation. lie is familar with what Waynesville needs, and even though a guest .speaker, we know enough of him to look forward to hearing some constructive criticism, such as we need, and not just a flowery speech about our climate, air and water, which is the usual chamber of commerce style. Mr. Roberts is qualified to point out what a small community needs, and this newspaper trusts that he goes the limit in so doing. The world seems to have pone pub licity crazy. No one knows this bet ter than an editor, because their desks are piled high after every mail with every type of publicity matter ever heard of. I was away from the office over the week-end, and I was so surprised to find so much propaganda awaiting my attention, that instead of shoving it in the wastebaskct, 1 stacked it aside to take inventory and just see what two day's mail had brought, and here is what I found: NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY Today is national Hospital Day, the one clay in the year designated to present the signifi cance of the institutions to the people they serve. The observance of Hospital Day, affords an opportunity for the citizens to realize the im portant part these institutions play in the per formance of caring for sick and injured patients that could not be adequately served at home or the office of physicians. In the United States, more than 700,000 pat ients are cared for daily in the hospitals. Prac tically every hospital in the country is filled to capacity every day in the year. What better proof do we need that Hospit als are vital to our every-day lives? TWO MINUTE SERMON BY THOMAS HASTWELL IF WE BUT HAVE FAITH In Palm Sunday Christ entered Jerusalem a con queror, hailed as a king. The crowds greeted him witlv songs and honored him and strewed palms in his path way. The procession was indeed a regal one. A point we often overlook in our study of the triumphal entry, I think, is that Christ knew at the time that within less than a week he would be crucified, and that many who then sung hosannas would be shouting, "crucify him," "crucify him." A short time before he stood on the hills overlooking Jerusalem and wept because ' of her indifference, because of her blindness, and her ina bility to see and understand. Before the triumphal entry he had made his decision that he would go all the way to the cross, and though the triumphal entry, with its pagan splendor, was the sign of an earthly con queror and king, the real battle had been fought in his heart and the real victory won in his soul. In the very shadow of the cross he had conquered defeat and was prepared to go to his death triumphantly and glori ously. We need today, in these strenuous times, more of this spirit to conquer temporary defeat and the courage to look ahead to the victory tomorrow. ' Christ still lives undefeated, and we too, can look ahead unde feated by any discouragement or difficulty, or hardship, and emerge victorious it we have faith, 1 - -Twenty pages of Congressional Record from Congressman Walter George, on --cottonseed oil, oleomar garine and butter. 2 Three page letter from .Na tional Underwriters. .'! Long story of World's Fair ex hibits, praising work of one man. 4 Buick Motor Company's regu lar heavily padded envelope of free advertising. u -iwo oiner motor company s claims ot car records. Two sets of speeches from Sen ator Reynolds yes, two of each speech. " TVA's daily news letter, about a Mississippi power sale long and dry. H N. C. Employemnt list of week ly accomplishments. ,'.) Behind the scenes of Ameri can business, a regular iroi:ir!iml.i letter. 10 A disgruntled nolitirin in his views from Washington on a Pacific Coast project. 11 A speech from national Demo cratic headquarters. 12 More world's fair publicity. 1.'! A fertilizer company to crash the columns with a picture of their plant, although they don't sell in this county. 14 A speech on traffic by a bank president over 29 printed pages. 15 Letters from United Council for civilian relief in China asking for editorial support. - lb Listing of dates of clinics in eastern part of state from health de partment. 17 New-s article from a nearby Chamber of Commerce, setting forth their water, climate and air as un surpassed in Eastern America. 18 Another congressional speech. ,19 A money-making organization exploiting the good they are doing In North Carolina, giving permission to use publicity story. 20 Propaganda from one of manv commissions in Raleigh, 21 Two more letters from state agencies in Raleigh no news in either, but it keeps someone a job, and helps Uncle Sam in postage. 22 Tax Research Institute sends in story of their work. 23 Distillers Research praise their work. All of these, to say nothing of the usual amount of mail, circulars, etc. Your Horoscope May 7, 8, 9 You would make a good horticulturist "as you have very artistic ideas along this line. You are crafty, obstinate, with much dog- gedness when it comes to things that pertain to your own interest. Though you can show much affection you are very hard to please. You like sports of all kinds, are sociable and like to attend public gatherings. May 10, 11 The beautiful and ar tistic appeal to you and you work to make your home beautiful. You read a great deal and get all the informa tion you can on different subjects, as ' you like to know what is going on In the world about you, giving your opinion on subjects and getting other people's views. You love art, poetry and music. You would make a good florist. May 12, 13, 14 You would make a good lawyer as you have a keen in tellect and absorb the things you learn. What people say or think should not bother you just set your goal and go after it and things will come your way. You are always look ing to better conditions though you do not always succeed in doing so. You should learn to stay at one thing and your venture would prove more successful. THIS WEEK in HISTORY .May 9 Culumbu, fourth vovage acr.- ' k 1502. The Spaniard: t,7r A of Pensacola ami n vt .' F"''t;i. May 10 Alsace-I..., France to Germany co-Prussian war, l-7 plane placed in Smitr-1928. May 11 The Czai ; attacked by a fanatic an jvioio, japan, iSDi. m mitted to the Union, I85h wounded i. inr.tv;,t, M May 12 Tammany s,.Ck.,v formed in New York, 178'i p n election of U. .S, Senator, "pJ. bill passed by UvlLS. S,,Lt,,'S iay id ine American Bibl t York. 1816. First permanent si . migiiau in America, J; town, Virginia, ibU7. ajr.es- MARRIAGES May 14 draft the -Convention asscmby , U. S. C0llStitllti,.n ! Liewis ana t-iai Ke started up the sissippi river to explore the VeJ country, 1894. Sam Wright to Wanda Anders, May 15 Congress passed them ure for instituting government bv people, -ii in. first telephone a. cnange in west Virginia mM , Wheeling, 1880. both of Waynesville. Frank Trull.of Hazehvoml, tn Jfs& Davis, of Waynesville. Marvin Gilbert Matte'son- to Virfe Stephenson, both of Canton. Glenn Cathey, of Wa'ynesvilk t Hazel Taylor, of Canton. Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Main St. (" 0 X S r L T DR. R. KING HARPE OPTOMETRIST Wells Bldg. For Appointment Telephone Canton, N. C. Hats Off... Look them over. . .if t.hey are spotlessly clean there's no use bringing them to us if they show signs of wear, are out of shape, and soiled, you should bring them to us for cleaning and blocking. CENTRAL CLEANERS MAIN STREET Phone 113 ALWAYS SATISFACTION, ALL WAYS Friday The 13th ! Every day Ls Friday the 13th on the calendar of fires and accidents. In the time it takes yon to read this advertisement, there were eight people that met with some disabling injury, arid four fires broke out. Be Sure Insure L. N. DAVIS & CO. Insurance Real Estate Rentals . Bonds PHONE 77 .:. MAIN STREET SOUND Alexander's was founded on the principle that its first duty should be to the sick and suffering, and through out the years we have concentrated every effort upon ren dering a pharmaceutical service that is as prompt and dependable as Ls humanly possible to make it. ASK Y 0 IX R DOCTOR ALEXANDER 'S DRUG STORE Phones 53 and 51 Opp. Post Office TWO REGISTERED PHARMACISTS FOR YOUR PROTECTION i
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