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THURSDAY, DECEMBER PAGE TWO Second Section THE WAYNES VILLE MOUNTAINEER 20, The Mountaineer Published By THE WAYNESVILLE PRINTING CO. Main Street 1'hone 137 Waynesville, North Carolina The County Seat of Haywood 'County W. CUHTIS RUSS Editor MRS. HILDA WAY GWYN . Associate Editor W. Curtis Kuss and .Marion T. Bridges, Publishers PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY . . - SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year, In Haywood County $2.60 Six Months, In Haywood County 1.25 One Year, Outside Haywood County 2.50 Six Months, Outside Haywood County 150 All Subscriptions Payable In Advance KMt-n.t ut tlif p"t office at Wavnsville, N. C, u fixmd b M.iil M illar, a ,rvi,i,l iiTi.Inr the Ai-t i( Mirch i, 1711, !. ill. I II 14. Oluliiurv mitir. redi'hitiiTis .f rrxprct. rani ut tluim. and u!l iu.i, rs "I nttniiowi' tar profit, a ill fcf rtatipil tor t. t:ii,' f nzi '-tt Ir vym-l. NATIONAL 6DITOWAL. SSOCIATJON ZFUmJhL. AT WA North Carolina i 'WSJ AMOCUT10 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1915 Congratulations We hear of many gaps in merchandise, yet from the appearance of the windows of the local merchants with their attractive ar rariKements and displays there seem to be a ariety of desirable and acceptable gifts. If you lack the Christmas spirit we recom mend that you take to Main street and make the rounds of the stores for while you may not find that gift you had in mind, you will find substitutes just as attractive and useful. We congratulate the merchants on the presentation of their Christmas .gifts to the public in their window displays. They show thought and talent in arrangement, and should draw many window shoppers inside to inquire and buy. Crime Increase The juvenile delinquents of the war years are now branching out into major crime, and the increase of it is noted over the country according to J. Edgar Hoover. Director Hoover cites that the "kids who were stealing tires from automobiles and bicycles yesterday are now stealing cars." The increase from September, 1944, to Sep tember, 1945, is estimated by Mr. Hoover as ir,.8. This crime wave is said by the authorities to be expected as a natural moral breakdown that follows war, which offers a challenge to every community in America, for this back wash must be counteracted. The broken threads of home life must be gathered once again in firm hands for there is where the foundation of character of the youth. is laid. Yet with all our post-war problems we have fewer than most of the nations who have been at war, for our material develop ment has been untouched. A Lesson We will personally be glad when they finish with the investigations about Pearl Harbor. One fact we all know by now is that the Americans were not on the alert. Maybe at this stage we can forgive them-more than we did at the time, when the world was shocked beyond belief over the attack. We did not want war. At this time it is easy to look back in view of what has hap pened and say that we should hav,e been more aggressive. Maybe those responsible for the resistance of the attack were of the opinion that we here at home hold. "It couldn't happen here." You may recall how stunned we were at the news. It did not seem possible. We thought the Japs would not dare to do such a thing against a nation so powerful as the United States. All the military authorities who have testi fied have pointed out what a risky and dangerous move it was on the part of Japan to start war in such a manner. It is hard in 1945 to recapture the old feel ing of security we toad back in 1941, which in some ways makes it harder for us to un derstand why we ourselves were so shocked and why -our armed forces were not more on the alert. , We should, no matter how we pass judg ment in the final analysis, take a lesson Irom Pearl Harbor, for the days of false security are over forever; We should take this as a serious warning to be ready and prepepared for the next time. It is in the past and no amount of. investigation can remedy the fact that they gave us a terriffic jolt and set back. 'One Of the biggest problems of the post war -era will be getting a large number t)f people working for what they are worth, v Help The Lions HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL Rememberiug the needy has changed in methods just as many other systems of doing things have found new avenues for old ways. There was a time when the needy in our community were utterly dependent on indi viduals.' Now here, as in other communities, those who would not have cheer for Christ mas ai e still remembered by individuals, but indirectly in the majority of cases, for today clubs and organizations have taken this responsibility. The money that goes on the dime board of the Lions Club finds its way into the homes of the unfortunate, just as surely is if you spent it yourself on some family, you knew, so give generously to this appeal made by the Lions. If you know of any one person or family whose Christmas will be barren without some outside help, give their name or names, as the case may be, to whoever is operating the dime board at the time you place your money, and be assured that they will be remembered. We're Interested Now A new and relatively high-salaried State position may be created if plans for the North Carolina Tobacco Advisory Council are carried to completion, according to the Raleigh News and Observer. The council recommends that a specialist in tobacco economy be employed by the coun cil to promote markets for the State's largest agricultural product and to represent the industry in the field of taxation. While it would be necessary, it was pointed out to pay a rather high salary, according to Kerr Scott, commissioner of agriculture, it might be well worth it to the tobacco growers of the State. There was a time not so many years ago that we had little interest in tobacco prob lems in the State, here in Haywood, but with our flourishing hillsides crops of burley we prick up our ears now on any discussion of tobacco questions. Voice OP THE People HERE and THERE HILDA WAY GWYN It is amazing how many new friends we have added to our circle during the last four years Maybe you wouldn't tall them friends in ) ,.;.,l,, l:i..l,nl.l ... r. nf U.. lit. Ml H UV IIIIIIIU.II lll, II1V- word, because they are not con scious of our friendship, which has given us much pleasure (and painV We have reference to the countless Haywood boys who have been in uniforms and their families. We have been through the war with hem. We have served on battle fronts with them. Now with the coming of peace we find ourselves For The Six Footers At least men of extra height are to be considered by bedding manufacturers, for we read that there is a movement on foot by two national associations to provide more sleeping acreage for six footers. It has been sug gested that an additional standard length of 78 inches (the present is 76) for beds and mattresses be established to improve sleeping comforts for basketball centers and the likes. We have an idea that the news will be well received outside of basketball centers. We have heard a good many wives of six footers on the subject of keeping the sheets tucked down at the bottom, and of the habit their husbands have of sleeping diagonally across the bed with only a trinagle left for them. We recently heard of one six footer plus, who donned wool socks at night and let his feet hang over the foot of the bed, regardless of what kind of weather, but even so that system would tend to let in a considerable amount of fresh air not calculated to make sleeping any too comfortable. is, with all those nice little scraps of browned skin and dressing that fall around it, until of course it has definitely reached the hash and soup stage? The Dutch are certainly gaining our admiration with their indom itable spirit of trying to reclaim their land. It is no small job to tidy up their froVit yards, after they have spent years of effort in reclaiming their land from the grip of the sea and then to have lost it all in 50 hours of German Sabo tage, was not easy ;o take. We read with a personal interest in each now that another battle is raging Loans It would seem that this country has debts enough, yet our loans to Great Britain, now under consideration are based on American long-run, enlightened self-interest. And the fine thing about them is that thoy will serve not only the interests of the United States and Britain but of many other countries. For they will help to free the channels of world trade at a critical time. , These loans are going to help to move goods to the places where goods are needed and to create jobs in the making and moving of these goods. Since the loans are dollars they will eventually be used to buy American goods and to Contribute to high levels of employment in this country as the veterans are returning. Sometimes when we hear local citizens complain, (and we at times are guilty our selves) of bare shelves in stores of the so called necessities of life, we stop and think of conditions in Europe. Think of how many years it will be, no matter if we do make them a loan, before their shipping supplies are back to normal. The agreement for the loan also provides for cancellation of the Lend-Lease balance which remains outstanding against Britain after deduction of "reverse Lend Lease." This is alright and proper, for the lend lease was devised to put American weapons, food and equipment in the hands of Allies for use against the Axis, because it was to American interests that these things be so used. The United States trade touches that of England at many points. Since increased buying power in Britain means increased prosperity throughout, America should soon feeladvantages from the loan, so government authorities point out To our mind such a ban is one of the wisest pieces vf '"American Defense." man we have written about. Take for instance John Uramlett. son of Prof, and Mrs. Bramlett. of Hay wood, now at Brevard College, who was married las! week in Long's Chapel. We have laid eves on John to know him until he left for induc tion in the service. We happened to stand by his mother as he left with his group in the early part of the war. lit? and his mother had made an agreement that they would have no dramatics at part ing. They had '.aid t heir good-bye at home. They said farewell with a sporting air. in public, as if John might be going on a trip. They got by One, but we recall after the bus nulled out the mother was still brave, but as one mother to an other, she could nol hide (he strain of acting so casual We knew that underneath her calm front was an aching heart of anxiety. Now John is an example of what ue mean by new friends. We will follow with interest his career, as we will many others. We had a nice letter from John while he was overseas. We would like to have printed it, but he requested that it not be made public, so we abided by his request. In other words the' boys, we have followed through the years of the war by writing of them, will always seem like old friends, even though many of them we know only by name. In like manner we will, in remembering their fine records, retain a friendship for their parents, especially those to whom we have offered our sym pathy in their dark hour of sacri fice. ' Have you noticed the advertise ments of the new magaine that liie Curtis Publishing Company is to get out, the first edition to be on the newsstands on Wednesday, Feb. 6. of 194b'. with the March issue? It is to be called "Holiday," and will be a magazine of travel, recreation and play. We were in triqued by the description of the new publication, because we felt it an outgrowth of the times. It is an answer to the trend of things. People have stayed at home so long due to war and rationing of gas. that they have "itching feet" to go places. They want to travel, see new sights. Such a magazine will meet the needs of the times and will no doubt stimulate a de sire to many to take to the road on a gay holiday. Another thing with so many much traveled veter ans, the civilians are going to feel that they must get out and see the world to hold un their rnd of the conversation. They could at least be conversant on the wonders of America. We hope our section gets its share of notice in the ar ticles on travel and recreation. Christmas recipes naturally draw our attention like honey does a fly. We never tire of reading about new candies and cookies even ii this year we haven't any sugar with which to make them. We are hopeful of the return of the day when you can buy ali you want. But when we sec a recipe telling you what to do with left-over tur key, we get peeved to the point of exasperation. Do you suppose there is a living person who does not know what to do with "left-over turkey?" We wish the food special ists would stop taking up space and time with offering suggestions as to how to improve left-over turkey. It is like "trying to paint the .lily white" to use an old-time expres sion. Who wants to do anything with cold turkey .hut eat it as it in HolUand a battle with water, both the friend and foe of the Dutch for generations. We are sure they will win back with their thrift and energy. We recall at the be ginning of the war in Europe, be fore we entered the conflict, a couple, natives of Holland, who were guests In our home for a fortnight. The man was a retired doctor, and the couple had come to America to stay during the greater part of the war. They had two daughters who had become Ameri can citizens. They were horrified with the waste in America. They cited as an illustration the way the American housewife peels a potato. They could not understand the waste lands in America. We tried to explain that there were not enough people to cultivate it all as they suggested. But they came back, but why do so many of your people live crowded up in cities when they could all have an acre farm and grow their own food. We couldn't answer that one, but since so many of the veterans have told us of the neat small farms in Europe, we understand better what they meant. The following was handed to us for use here. We think it was taken from the "Saturday Evening Post," as appropriate quotations out of the past that might well apply to Christmas shopping in this Year 1945. I stand in pause where I shall What is ycur favorite scripture version of the Christmas -story? Mrs. Frank Ferguson "Luke's version of the birth of Christ is my favorite scripture of the Christ mas story." , Rev. M. K. WiUiamson- s,econd chapter of Luke." -"The Rev. L. G. EllioUr-'The second chapter of St. Luke's." Mrs. W. T. Crawford That verse in the second chapter of Luke, 'Glory to God in the High est, Peace on earth, and Good Will toward men'." Rev. S. R. Crockett "Each one is distinctive, but I have memoriz ed Matthew's account, and perhaps it Is my favorite, but Luke gives us the message of the Angels, which has perhaps given more Inspiration to the world than Matthew's version." Rev. Walter B. West "The ver sion from St. Luke's is my favorite." W. C. Allen "1 think the story from Luke is the best version." Mrs. H. G. West "It is hard to say, for two people never see alike, and it seems to me that Luke and Matthew together tell a complete story" so I could not say which is my favorite." Mrs. R. N. Barter "I think we usually think of the version Which refers to 'Good will and peace to all men,' for at Christmas we think of love and kindness to people." Dr. Frank Love "Of course it is the Nativity story as taken from Uikc." first begin. Hamlet. Act iii, Sc. 3. This weighty business will not brook delay King Henry VI, Part II. Act. i, Sc. 1. Bugle bracelet, necklace amber, Perfume for a lady's chamber . . . Buy, lads, or else your lasses cry. The Winter's Tale. Act. iv, Sc 4 Rob me the exchequer King Henry, IV, Part I, Act iii. Sc. 3 Courage, man; the hurt cannot be much. Romeo and Juliet. Act iii, Sc. 1. Alone I did it. Boy! Corilanus. Act. v. Sc. 6. O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength Measure for Measure. Act ii, Sc. 2 Give him a present! give him a halter. The Merchant of Venice Act ii. Sc. 2. Fire Accidents The National Safety council has pointed out that burns are resoon sible for 25 per cent of farm home deaths, compared with 17 per cent for the national total. The winter months are the dangerous fire months on the farm. The use ol kerosene or fuel oil to build the fire in the kitchen range is a dangerous practice and should be avoided. The use of paper and kindling might take a little longer, but lives are safer. Grain Exchange The Winnipeg Grain Exchange was formed in 1908. YOU'RE TELLING ME! By WILLIAM RITT- Central Press Writer THAT hunting dog which got Its name in the newspapers for shooting and wounding its mas ter must have a keen sense of publicity ! ! ! Hunting is a hazardous sport enough without having trigger-happy pooch around. ! ! ! Grondpoppy Jenkins thinks it's only another sign of a changing world when a hunting dog take sides with the rabbits. ! ! ! Other hunting sews includes two horses which were shot hy e couple of hunters who must J have mistaken them for a pair of rabbits, king-sire I I The man at the next desk says the proper thing to wear when going hunting these days is a Sherman tank. i ; in preparing a wild duck for dinner the trick is In making aH that buckshot digestible. ! ! ! Zadok Dumkopf rises to re mark that he olice knew an old fanner who never lost even a single cow during the hunting seasons. All he did was to dis guise them bo they look 'just like deer. THE OLD HOME TOWN By STANLEY iwd v I w ei L1', (OH JOHN -THE VET SpZ o T LEFT A BOX O' MerCTTSD 1 rJSNOW H-P " J 7 CANOV FOR THE tOS-- S SH ? fSE5 ,S s insurance man CALLD ' rhH3 JlM The Everyday Counsel -By REV. HERBERT SPAUGH, D. D. IK?! 1 A proper observance of Christ mas is one of the most stabilizing and comforting experiences one can have. Restless, harassed and disturbed people of today should realize this. The spirit of Christinas is as simple as the heart of a child. Men have never im proved upon the I original message, 4 "Glory to God in the highest, -ind on earth peace, good-will toward men." Christmas i s pre-eminently the festival of the Church and the Home. They should have our first time and effort. The modern commercial Christmas is in danger of monopolizing the Season. We "heed to be on guard. As an aid in the proper obser vance of Christmas I am passing on the following by an unknown author: Ten Commandments For Christmas I. Thou s'.-iil not leave Christ out of Christmas, making it "Xnws." for this is the sign that thou art lazy minded and spiriutally listless. To most minds "X" stands not for Christ, but for the alge braic unknown. II. Thou shalt not value thy gifts by their cost, for many shall signify that love is more blessed and beautiful than silver and gold. HI. Thcu shalt give thyseif with thy gifts. Thy love, thy per sonality and thy service shall in crease the value of thy gift an hun dred fold and he that receivcth ii shall treasure it forever. IV. Thou shal not let Santa Claus take the place of Christ, in many homes Santa Claus super sedes the Christ Child and Christ mas becomes a fairy talc rather than a sublime reality in the spiri tual realm. V. Thou shall not burden thy servant. The shop girl, the mail carrier anci the merchant should have thy consideration. VI. Thou shalt not neglect thy church. Its Christmas services are planned to help spiritualize the Christmas season for thee, thy child and thy household. Remember the Church is a symbol of what we fought for in this war. VII. Thou shalt not neglect the needy. Let tnv bountiful blessings be shared with the many who will :o hungry, rnd shiver with cold unless thou art generous in their time of want. VII. Thou shalt be as a little child. Christmas is the day of the Christ Child; not until thou hast become in spirit even as a l'ttle child art thou ready to enter into the kingdom of Heaven. IX. Thou shalt prepare thy soul for Chris! mas. Vow verily most of us spend much time and money, getting gifts rcadj . but few seconds in preparing our souis. X. T."iii : halt give thy heart to Christ. Lei ,hv ,., verily thou shalt find th . again on Christmas DSj EDITO ,'S NtmD new boo . -The FC-,, tentmeni" wm come from short v ii , t um response , the man PJ r , " u"'s column, fl post-paid. Ortf, sent to THE EVERYD sr i.UK. Box 4145. 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WASHINGT Cuban Ambassador Smart. Brings Own Food Along Britain Evenfuoll Get That Dispwiei Special to Central Press WASHINGTON When the vouthful Cuban ambassador United States and his wife sailed recently on the Queen If London, their baggage included bulky packages and myl square boxes. The occasion for the trip was to attend trie tory commission meeting of the United Nations OrganizaUci The ambassador is 37-vear-old Guillertno Belt and some might believe he was loaded down with documents a.nd M International law Instead, thev were takintr 100 nounds of Virginia ham anl 0 w . crammed with tinned meats wnicn smwi useful in London, where food still is scarci of their hungry London friends no doll appreciate an invitation to dinner. BEST INFORMATION ON CAPITAL .:ll Airr AlA I fi is that Congress eventually ui u.s t f 7 1 Uncle Sams pocketbook to loan ure. a few billions aeain this time tor re construction and reconversion. Rumblings of discontent have been gro ?1 Li i II Congress over the British policy tn palest! Ambassador Belt they are not expected to drown out in for p four nr fivp hilllon dollar loan. Members of the House and Senate rep financial Imnurlinn lis fl matter 01 self-interest, although most of them would r.'ve moved M Downing Street had heeded the United States pica rf Inure inln DnUn.J.A t . . . .- -t j rider to tl n auiuc iuttiit;rB mere is Lam ui tuiavim'r, - . , . . . .. ... , r H.I..I nr rCTt. tUi 6uni in an auempi to pry me aoors or mi.--- -r move is almost certain to meet with defeat. Th ,.l. .i . o-.-.- ...ill t hr rredllS wlien . i.i; vviivciisua IB U1HI Driltllll Hill .J Hnwn ruMiRn i.u..u ...hnlAvnr figure 9ne uli almost certain to be pared down. TALK HAS DIED DOWN IN CONGRESS tor time . o hnnua. on proposals to gve world war 11 veieim Rep. John E. Rankin (D) of Mississippi. cni"" J(, iS e Veterans' committee. Insists, however, that the is and that when the opportune moment arrives he Rankin is favoring an amendment to the GI Bii would give every veteran an outright gram vi ,jons weeks. It would cost taxpayers an estimated H 11 . ... .aeat-on THE WAR-TIME OBLITERATION 01 an " w on cities for security reasons now is causing terfSted Aeronautics Authority nd other organisations private flying. , e S1giu Before the war many communities painted n e largest buildings to give amateur airmer i ac p abouu: Now the CAA has set a goal of l00; e.rrV gut t war private flying but iJoesn't have the fun w bunJen. crr r .mioo. nrunteer to fhouuier UK jlj According to best estimate. c0""11 "!!: mssk i tor as little as $25. The CAA also hop8 " c I plan for a uniform marking aytrtem.