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THURSDAY, FEBRl,,
THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER
The Mountaineer
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Main Street Phone 137
Waynesville, North Carolina
The County Seat of Haywood County
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'VtlSS ASSOCIATION V)1
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1940
Pigeon Road
Now The Telephone
Now that it seems more than probable that
the greater part of the county will soon be
serviced by a system of Rural Electric lines,
bringing electricity even into some of the
most remote sections, the next great step
forward in our opinion would be a rural tele
phone system,
To what extent, if any the electric light
poles may be used for this purpose, we can
not say, but it would seem possible for some
cooperative arrangement to be worked out
between the light co-operatives and the tele
phone company.
The fact that electric service will more
than likely soon be available, makes it all the
more important that telephone service be
rendered also.
Any trouble on the lines, storms or acci
dents could be immediately reported, while
with no telephone service it might take seve
ral hours to report. This is merely a con
sideration. The many other advantages of a rural tele
phone system are: too numerous to mention
and familiar to everyone. We hope this ques
tion will be given due consideration when,
and if, contracts are let for the construction
of the proposed electric lines.
Here and There
-By-HILDA
WAY GWYN
While there has been quite a difference of
opinion and still is, as to the advisability of
making Highway No. 281 a WP A' project, we
think that there will be a feeling of relief
over the fact that the matter is at last defi
nitely settled and that the county and Way
nesville in particular, will be getting the bene
fits very much earlier than has seemed pos
sible over a much improved highway.
Many were of the opinion that funds spent
on the old road, were a waste of money and
that a new location, and a highway of stand
ard specification was necessary to carry the
traffic over this route and that a project such
as has been let on the road would block per
manently any better type of road construc
tion. It was definitely pointed out that it would
be years before funds would be available to
complete such a road from Woodrow into
Waynesville and from Cruso to Wagon Road
Gap to the intersection with the Parkway
there being only a limited amount of money
that could be allocated to this road each year.
In view of these facts, others thought it
the wiser policy to accept the nresent. ullot-
, ment in order that the town and county might
be getting the benefit of the improved high
way. . '.
According to the present survey, many
dangerous curves will be eliminated, and a
20-foot surface of crushed stone and asphalt
top surface will be put down which will un
doubtably make a very serviceable and satis
factory road.
Regardless of these two different lines of
thought, we feel sure that a great majority
of the people will be gratified to know that
this debated question is at last settled and
the work definitely underway.
Another Good Sign
Among the reports of activities over the
state during the past year, that of the 163
building and loan associations seems to hold
deep significance, of the true state of affairs,
and reflects a substantial background of gen
eral conditions.
The total loans amounted to $20,826,554
during the year, with which 12.726 homesi
were built, purchased or reconditioned. In
surance Commissioner Dan C. Boney, reported
last week, it was the largest amount loaned
any year since 1930.
"Cash on hand and in banks together with
government and state Bonds amounted to ap
proximately $3,7UO,000, or nearly four and
a nan per cent of total assets. whiVh i rP
garded as very satisfactory," Commissioner
coney reports.
"These annual statements on the basis of
which the consolidated report is compiled are
received from associations located in all sec
tions of North Carolina. The information
reflected indicates very clearly a decided in
crease in the sale of real estate and the build
ing and purchase of homes. The continued
satisfactory growth of these local home finan
cing and thrift institutions is VPrv Titan si no-
j ,i .. . . -
ana is tne result of the public's recognition
ox me services and facilities available through
the building and loan associations," according
iu ivir. jjoney.
The local Haywood Building and Loan As
sociation also came in for some of the increase
noiea in tne state. It had a net earning of
7 1-4 per cent for the year 1939 and made
$86,811 in loans, while $23,369 was paid in
matured stock, showing a net gain of $63,000.
We have always been on the
defensive for youth ... we have
not forgotten the dreams and rest
lessness of this age . . . we have
taken this position by word of
mouth and in print . . . and we
have often admitted the many mis
take! made bv the elder genera.
tion for the oncoming one to cor
rect . . and undo, it they can . . .
but after the accounts of the
Congress ... we finff out position
weakening somewhat .... if re
ports are true ..... the de-
liWatinna Vi.a nnnOTPS tt Pr6
mostly echoes of bad manners iind
growing pains . . , immature . . .
and short sighted . . . this may be
a free country . . but youth must
always travel the road of discip
line . . . and go through the pro
cess of character foundation build
ing . . . before it has earned the
right to sit in the seats of the
critic ... a steady foundation is
very important to character . . .
all through life . . . it will have
more than one knock . . , even
earthquakes . . . and it can be
shaken go easily . , . and once out
of position . . . is hard to get back
in line . . , and no one knows better
than the adult that it takes eternal
vigilance to keep . . . character
steady. ...
IN LOOKING OVER THE COUNTY
General Haywood
GETS A FEW THINGS OF COUNTY-WIDE
INTEREST OFF HIS MIND WITH LETTERS
Waynesville Board of Aldermen:
When you adoptd tne scneauie vx
license and franchise taxes on
June "13, of last year, there was
inr-lnHeri a 810 fee on all sound
trucks operating on the streets.
Since that time, the attorney
general has ruled that such licenses
..... ,i n - L
are invalid and cannot De collect
ed. Of course, I agree that this is
debatable, but nevertheless, his
ruling stands.
Through the press, the citizens
of the state have been warned that
some gubernatorial candidates are
going to resort to the extensive use
of sound trucks during the coming
campaign.
I am sure you will remember in
1938 when a congressional candi
date in this district used the same
method of camDaie-nine'. and how
the nerves of those who could not
get away from the harsh mechan-
ical bellowing were almost fraz
zled after a speech.
In recent months, some traveling
preachers have stopped here long
enough to use this method of
The youth of today is free . . .
so free, that they know not the
meaning of the word . . . their am
bition ... judging from the Con
gress ... . is to cut loose from all
old safe moorintr . . . onlv ma
turity and its responsibilities will
teach youth that they failed to
enjoy freedom . . when it was
theirs in abundance . . . Youth will
also have to learn that to wrest
from life its riches and desirable
things . . . one must fieht not onlv
with words, but with deeds ... .
and the last can rarely be obtained
by running rough shod over ev
erything in sight . . . with toler
ance to no man ... at least what
is obtained by this method will
never be of satisfying value. . .
preaching on the streets, and the
last one could be heard from, the
court house to the post office but
mind you, not distinctly, but Just
a blurred nerve-racking, penetrat
ing noise.
I suggest, that for the peace,
and quiet of the community, that
you pass at once, an ordinance pro
hibiting the use of sound trucks
on the streets or waynesville, and
thereby eliminate all this useless
noise.
Such an ordinance would be a
simple thing to enact, and would
mean so much to the citizens who
enjoy the peace and quiet of this
town.
Those who would care to listen to
the campaigners would much pre
fer to sit comfortably in the Court
room and listen, rather than stand
on the street and have their at
tention diverted by traffic.
I believe I can speak for the
community at large, that all would
welcome such a move on your part
Yours for quiet,
GENERAL HAYWOOD.
Stew
Still O
fiy CHAMP,.
Central pJ
STORIES Rt.,..
man U-boaui ,
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Duncan Alknian t
Voice ajj ke Pe&ple
Another Slogan
Mis8 Mary Marearet Smith.
county home agent, has a very
interesting office . . . naturally it
breathes a domestic air . . . and in
our rounds for news . . it is
very restful and pleasant to en
counter a feminine note . . . tint
so long ago we were waiting to
get a story ; . . and our eves fPll
on the the followim? cli
which we copied while we waited'
. . . it oifers a tip not only to the
new bride .... , but to the seasoned
wife of long standing . . wm
should know its wisdom . . but
who sometimes fails to put it into
practice. .
Who in your opinion is the out
standing citizen in North Carolina
tnAav?
KoDt. v. Welch "I would Sav
Congressman Robert L. Doughton,
chairman of the ways and means
committee in the United State Congress."
James S. Queen "Governor
Clyde R. Iloey. The reasons why I
consider him such are obvious."
"HOW TO COOK A HUSBAND
A good many husbands
tirely spoiled by mismanagement
hi wuumuk anu so are not tendor
and good ... some women keep
them too constantly in hot water
others freeze them otWa
put them in a stew rv.Q,.
keeep them constantly' in a pickle
Chas. E. Ray, Jr. "Immediately
comes to my mind JoseDhus Daniels
Quickly also Governor Clyde Hoey.'
But if you mean thai citizen whn
constructively in a quiet way is con-
WlDUling most to the welfare, of
North Carolina, I nominate Dr.
Clarence Poe. editor of tha Pro
gressive Farmer. For a lifetime
he has struggled in a private ca
pacity, and effectively, that farm
me snouia De sufficiently prosper
ous and happy that every farmer
should be a substantial creditable
citizen. Just now with more than
a reasonable chanm - tn
Governor he has chosen to con
tinue working for the South as a
private citizen."
man Robt. L. Doughton."
M. M. Noland "I would
Governor Clyde R. Hoey."
"J. Harden Howell '.Tnspnnna
Daniels, United State Ambassador
to Mexico.
Dr. Sam L. StringBeld "Jose
phus Daniels, editor and present
United States Ambassador to
Mexico."
Alvin Ward "My thoue-hts fail
to center on any one outstanding
North Carolinian at the moment,
but Senator Bailev is nerhnna tha
outstanding man in public affairs
Captain George Plott "The but-
standing Citizen m the stato tn mo
is Brigade General Don Snt. hnv,
soiaier and citizen."
Dr. W.
Daniels."
H. Liner "Josephus
Mrs. Will A. Hyatt-Congress-
CJaude Rogers"! think of
good many, but I will settle on
iyue K. Hoey."
W. C. Allen "Josephue Daniels
me most outstanding citizen
vuuay, in my opinion."
Frankly, we do not like the new slogan,
'Fighting Funds For Finland." Not that we
do not have the greatest sympathy and ad
miration for the Finnish people, who are
engaged in a death struggle with a nation
so vastly superior in man power, wealth and
natural resources that no matter how val
iantly they fight there is only one final result
possible, that of ultimate disaster" and total
destruction,
. We wonder whether or not it is the humane
thing to do to provide funds to carry on a
hopeless struggle that takes its daily toll of
life or to conserve these funds that we gladly
give to a heroic people to rehabilitate their
recovery when Russian wrath has spent its
fury We are not sure, but what the original
Finnish Relief Fund is the better slogan of
Birthdays
fW JT&ryhe 30th' two wrid famous
figures observed their birthday anniversaries.
They were miles removed from each other,
W T17-1" the location of their residents,
but also in their sentiments
ofZ r&S7l&ln - Roo'sevelt, President
of the Und'States. The other was Adolf
"jQt er' of Germany. They both held cele
orations. As one writer aptly expressed it: "From the
White House, came a kindly firm plea for a
renewed attack on infantile paralysis a
disease that once brought death to many'
rom Berlin came another kind of mes
sage for another kind of battle-a bitter
hateful sordid promise of a bigger and better
war, with more deaths, more cruelty"
'"We in Germany,' said Hitler, 'have seen
enough of democratic ideals.' "
"And we in America have seen altogether
tOO milfVl ff Wot! J .... ...
i j , V""1 memuus. vve still like our Th u . , aay."
.0fWar better-war against death and abTtV sa hing
uiocase. Z . " a nara lanCTiairo t
"Will she leave her Vinuaa o1n9
Jihl'!h' 13 it will be broken-broken
'vffuwisajrinair
soo'?ken int0' ' ' 13 her son to be married
"No- that engagement is broken-broken
u.r uu t. say tnat r
"Broken off."
hroC , I it Her son only
t C VV n lo Rer Iast week Am
"f?t ? 1 an? a"xi?us to speak English well"-
ihi .r: 06 the news; no preposition
thinkr " "now-a broker, I
"A broker and a fine one. Good day."
Simple English
n tcC1j tiurm cunsianuy in a
One thing most of us in the United States Coi,tinued on page 8)
IMmi i-T 1 t . ... ' i
tjr. uu uiaiiKiui ior m this difficult world is
uwi we ao not have to learn English. It
sounds simple enough as we speak it, but
The Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger pre-
aciua.a sampie oi conversation which indi
cates in a rough way. what difficulties boys
and girls, and men and WOmpn trvini a ln
... . . ..xj.j.g iu icoiu
tms language must lace. Here it is:
, "I f1" to understand your language bet-
tcx, ba,a my rrench inend, "but your verbs
"uuuie me. f U1- Xou mix them up so with
me pieposiuons.
, "l sw your friend, Mrs. Berky, just now,"
vununuea. "one says she intends to break
down her school earlier than usual. Am I
iigut mere r
"'Breakup her school,' she must have said."
wn, yes, Dreak up her school."
'Why does she do that?" I asked.
"Her health is broken away "
"Broken down?"
"Oh yes. And indeed, since fever has brok
en in in ner town"
"Broken out"
. "She thinks she will leave it for a few
Rubbing is hard on fabrics, f0
when you wash let soap rather
than friction, do the work. You
will thus spare yourself and the
garment in the washthb. Also re
member that the lone-er smil,.,
clothes or household linens go un
washed, the hr.rder they will be to
get clean.
Paste a map jn the middle of an
old window shade, on the inside.
Roll up the shade and put it in
tne chUdren's room, on the wall or
inside a closet door. When thp
children are studying they can pull
uown 'tne shade and there is their
map-jUst like the big roller mans
I at school.
assigned to thejt
zone against ttil
sels.
Replies from
have been unifot
In a case or two ,f
tions have bem .. hi
Samuel to make t
tn the Latin nmM
This is a raretif
success of Rocs,"
neighbor" policies,
I lived In the h-1
when the Unites
the last World ita
Wilson wanted to ;if
ance to Pan-W
to our declaration
he dispatched to a.
lar and South At? 1
a cruiser squadrot 1
sav Capeft"'
governments tluiB
Caperton's fleet to in
This was all
Brazil, which note, ,
ngniing; wai at
many. But A;p"
to stay neutral
President Irigoye: t
couldn't entertaluff
beyond the rectrto
limit. v
U. S. Defiritoa
For the United:,
agreed to such urn
would have tapt),
American tolldam,
solid. Therefor, (-
orders from home
Into Buenos AItol
two weeks, In deJBd
tine neutrality. Arfel
do anything about
strung enough. B::.On
Una sore! What a As
have been? to
While our squala
Its bluejackets c;-. t'
granted shore 1"''
mobbed and rej::
tional "Incident."
that the Argentia
liked us least of 6
cas since then.
I don't conteni :. I
Wilson was the its
of our presidents ."
with Latin Anient
his predecessors .
ALL THE NEWS FROM THE BASEBALL FRONT'
W ' - : . . . :
EXPEND SlVE PiTCHlKQ
STAFFS TOJ2 QW
ought to be ashamed of himself.
. STAFFS TOT? miuuomsper
1
nmmmm
c
or worse
Presidents Har;:
Idge were no imprr
President hoovc
rtpfinitclv. Hooir .
Pan-American as rV
wit has been.' Sx
was that he was
snoken as Preside
h(en. He didn't SF
TTSHana" Inne Of K
R. has used so e&.
Latin Amenca
Friends" stuff.
"The All-Amtns
Duncan Aikman -T
Intel v palled "Tt
Front" "
Aikman doesntr
on any single sp"1;"-"
lea as 1 know aW- .
that I happened :
Argentine RepuW"
the whole situatiis
Grande to Cape
ages them.
His dope is t: .
get "acquainted.
a hard task, he s'
Oh. he concedes-"
administration ha-1
"But will e keep-
tlons. '
Continuing, sa." ;
man. "A concert?
tions can be bu.lt .;
eru hemisphere o..
the ii.co'T-'"1"" 1
ferent In values ;
ways of lookinf V
factor
jid of historic
nit
ConcIudinfT qu'!f ''
Author Aikman
must either ens'J"
ica or see others ei
serve its freedom f
I winning its immes
friendship." I asked Aikrna!;,
thought it 'vould .
"Five hundred r"
at. ' :
Wife
its-
cif
1. I II
to the country, o !
touched with
bright color toV
erds. Glue the
cards.