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p ' I / w TODAY* STOLE VERSE ? TODAY'S QUOTATION Editorial Page of the Mountaineer ' IntmltOf Young People In Safety Puis Grave Respopftibility On Adults The d?|-Iong program In Haywood Tues day was e*<dgiMd to make as aware of the need of afore safety measures by everyone who use* the streets and highways ? as drivers or. padaalriaas ? we feel the pro gram waa a wsrthwbile effort. Such a program is needed ever so often, just as the human body needs rest, and a periodic chark<ap by a physician. We need time out to meditate, and think things over. It is not that so many are intentionally care leas, but as sums of our young people often say, "we slip into a groove" and go along from force of habit, and too often without reasoning. One of the most encouraging factors of the entire program was the response and ] interest of the young people. And a large part of the audience of COO at the cqsrt house on Tuesday night was made up of young people, who are anxious as well as concerned about safety on the highways. The interest of the young people in this program, without a doubt, places more re sponsibilities on the adult drivers and pe destrians. The adults should, by their ac tions, set the examples, and demonstrate at all times, the utmost in safety everywhere. The program Was wholesome. It was in spiring, and should be repeated more often. The steering committee named to work out a safety program for the community is charged s|lth a. grave, and big responsibility. And as 'Lt. H. C. Johnson so ably told the nttentative audience Tuesday night: "This is a problem of everyone, yet there is no easy, convenient, or cheap way." We can add one other thought ? safety, like religion, is not something for just oc casional use ? hut is needed to be lived and practiced every minute of every day, Haywopd can well be proud of going about this important matter in such a business like, and practical manner. Girl Scouts Have Birthday Teaching a girl n-jt to worry too much about fraekle* on her none is sometimes a pretty hard job. The Ghi Scouts, who this week M*r estates tiqg their 14th birthday, Back In the "good old days" of 1912 when sunshades and freckleless complexions were standard equipment for girls, the first Girl Seeut troop met at Juliette Low's home in Savannah, Ga. Since then almost 12 million American wdmen and girls have braved freekles and. scratches as they learned through Girl Scouting to hike and cook out of doors aa well as to be good neighbors and citfcMM. Today, there are more than tyro and a half million Girl Scouts in the United States learning to enfoy their own skills and talents and to be ready to meet big and little prob lem* ahead. By now, their trim green uni forms are a familiar part of an American scene ? in crowded city areas, in small town* and even in hundreds of U. S. military installations overseas. Girl Scouts are so familiar, in fact, that it's easy to overlook the tremendous iob that 600,000 men and women do In Scouting. They, too have problem* at home or in busi ness. But somehow they find time to teach young people that there's fun and adventure in living and that "duty to God and country" has as much, if not more, meaning today than it did a half eentury ago. VIEWS OF OTHER EDITORS The Common Cold MUUwm of dollars have apent on reaearch to find a cor* tor the common cold. Dosptte the sulphas, penicillins, super mahyats and hystamlne drugs, all the drugs ending In mycln such as acro mycin. i imn 'III and streptomycin (and otheaa), a wawiMy quick cure for a cold seems at far of as tt mas 90 years age when my dad was dosing " THE MOUNTAINEER WmseoHBa. North Carotins Maftt Street Dial GL 6-5301 the County Seat^of Harwod County Ike WAYNFSVILL* MOUNTAINEER, Inc. W? Cimtt 1UU Editor W. Curtis Hum assd Marion T. Bridget. PuhUahtrt nmuyapcD ^vntr Monday and Thursday mr mail in batwood county VJSL? W BY MAIL IN NORTH CAROLINA ~ T2&.~. IS Op, 1w0trrsrow wobth CAROLINA #^ Varying Curriculums Recently we pointed to the action of the trustees of the University of North Caro lina which will require entrance examina tion* of all students entering the University. Along that line of thought we pointed out that high school standards would haye to be raised in order to meet the high entrance ex aminations of colleges. Other newspapers have editorialized along the same line, and in The Greensboro Daily News there appeared this timely, and inter esting view on the subject: Maintaining North Carolina's public schools in the difficult days ahead is sure to overshadow all other problems. But until that crisis arrives, we should not forget other issues. Among these is the fact that our school standards are not nearly high enough ? or uniform. The Chatham News has come across a sit uation in point: A friend of the editor re ported that he had moved from a small town to a larger city and left his family behind, except that he had taken his high school son along -to go to the city school. This he did, not because the son was doing poorly in the small school but rather too well. When the boy got to the city school his A's and A pluses turned into B's. In trying to figure out why this happen ed, our Chatham contemporary decided that the small town boy did not suddenly become less smart: The city schools simply maintain high cur ricular standards. In them are taught sub jects not available to youngsters in rural schools. There is more emphasis, it can be concluded, on college preparation in city schools than there is in rural schools. The latter conclusion can be attested to by sta tistics indicating that more than 40 per cent of city school graduates go to college while only 26 per cent of rural school graduates do likewise. While we are. giving thought to means for preserving our public schools, we must not relax efforts to raise standards uniformly, (specially In small town and rural schools. But It Did Happen Here Since we are snugly nestled up here in the towering mountains of the Smokies, most of iM have felt we were immune from devas tating winds, storms, and twisters. The fcaby twister which dipped down on the southern slope of Richland Ridge, near Iadce Logan about 10 days ago, and the damage discovered a week later, proves that while we are relatively safe from such de structive forces of Nature, we are still not absolutely immune. Fortunately, there was no one in the build ing destroyed, and the damage was kept to a minimum, as the baby twister hit a re mote section of the county, high up on the mountaiiiside. Hie fact that "it did happen here" will perhaps give us a new feeling about the de structive forces of Mother Nature, and at the same time let us realize anew that we are blessed in living in an area so seldom visited by devastating storms. HOLLYWOOD DICTATORS In Euproe, a man in riding pants surround ed by yea-men Is called a dictator. Over here he is celled a movie director?Dayton (Ohio) Journal. * Some of the fellows who complained ex cessively about dust last summer, are now having a time trying to keep their feet dry. himself. ud years later, roe, with the common reme dies of th?t dsy. t remember going to school wearing an amulet of aaafadMa (aim spelled aufoetida) around my neck. That's a fetid inspissated up from Penis and the East Indies much used in medicine as an antlapnamodlc and stimulant. In any boyhood, the smell seas supposed to ward off cold and other germs and even to euro a cold after you had one. Horehound drops and horehound atlek candy was another familiar cold remedy In those days. The common horehound (marrubium vulgare) baa a bitter taste sad is used u a tonic, alto as a reme dy far coughs and colds, srldeiy distributed In Europe end naturalised in the United States ? Rack candy cough syrup, was another potent remedy. Ton took a pint bottle, tiled one-third fun of rock candy (pure crystalline sugar) and then added corn whisky till the bottle was full; you let the whole buslaaeo set until the rock candy dis solved (U took about a month) into a thick syrup Rook candy drat come on strings?almost like a string of beads; later It was sold in bones as It is today, ' v Other old Wane cough remedies ware Foley's Hooey 4 T?r, a preparation by Oroveo (terrible tast ing). a mixture of atom, sage sad vinegar, and for a persistant basking oaeub. three drops of spirits foe launu still aaDs ?ntt? a lot of rack candy. earn IMmi to autre spirits of camphor. *it after M years, a cold la ?Hn at hard to core. . ?E.Hom In Sanford Herald LETS HOPE THE TIDE DOESN'T GO OUT Views of Other kA r r. Editors My Favorite Stories CAR RACING ON HIGHWAYS STIRS HAYWOOD "I was delighted at being among the rinks of hot-rod racers?that is until 30 seconds after 5 54 on last Monday afternoon. Then it was that my racing career ended "Monday morning I was told that my car was not as fast as another. We agreed to drive it out. and see. We started. It was about dark. In a split second ? a wreck." These are excerpts from a vivid story by Edtar "Toby" Ray as told to W. Curtis Russ and pub lished in The Waynesville Moun taineer. They refer to a race between two cart. One a 1947 model, left Highway 19-A and crashed 30 feet below in Richland Creek at Saunook In Haywood County. Two Waynesville teen-agers. Dale Gllllland and David Rich ard Ray. the latter a brother of Edgar Ray, were painfully injur ed and hospitalized. This car-racing accident on a public highway has aroused pub lie sentiment to such .an extent in Haywood County that a mass meeting has been called to be held in the Courthouse at Waynesville tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. The purpose Is to discuss a plan of safety aimed at curbing racing on highways. During the day a state highway patrolman will speak at each county high school. Commenting on plans for the mass meeting. State Commission er of Motor Vehicles Edward Scheldt, Raleigh, expressed his approvsl and offered coopers ?Ion. The cttiaens of Haywood are showing commendable interest, zeal and concern in seeking to curb a dangerous practice, for the Saunook accident is no iso lated Instance Racing, in fact, according to Commissioner Scheldt, is about as serious a matter as the -State Highway Patrol has to handle. "We are out to combat this thing with ail We have." he said, add ing that he is working on a Plan to present to the next General Assembly a proposal to make rac ing on highways a felony instead of the misdemeanor it Is now. In solving the problem, recog nition should be given to the fact that boys who are mechan ically inclined love to tinker with and drive automobiles. Edgar Ray, who deserves credit for his refreshingly frank expression of views, said In his interview with Mr Rass: "I love cars. I delight in hear ing the hum of ? well-tund motor I enioy the feel of the fast pick no. the quick get-away. I always like to drive, and felt I had as good s car as any an the road." But last Monday: "1 safW a twisted, wrecked ear atop my brother and a friend in the raging cold waters of a swol len creek ... I hope a let of fellowa wfl] Join my leak a ?? ex racer. I want to Ihrt unhurt, and T knew that racing is no way to try to achieva that coal." Whether "a lot of fellows" be By CARL GOERCH Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Coble are ?n estimable couple living in the progressive city of Burlington. Some years ago they had a cook by the name of Flotilla. Flotilla, after giving the matter due deliberation and thoughtful consideration, decided that It wouldn't be a bad idea to get mar ried, so she informed Mrs. Coble of ber decision and respectfully submitted her resignation. That left Mrs. Coble without a cook. Flotilla had a number of friends among the colored population of Burlington and she let it be known that ahe had quit her job and that there wag a good open ing for someone. The friends began calling upon Mrs. Coble, each of them being anxious to be Flotllls's successor. She Interviewed Ave or six, but none came up to hersspecifica tions. so she turned sil of them down. And then, one Thursday, while she was back in the kitchen. Mrs. Coble bad three calls at one and the same time. The telephone rang, somebody knocked at the back door, and the front door bell rang. Simultaneously. Mrs. Coble instructed the col ore! boy In the house to answer the phone. Inasmuch as she was closer to the hack door, she went to that first. It was another colored girl, anxious for Flotilla'sxjob. Realizing that a visitor also was at the front door. Mrs. Coble told the girl that ahe was very busy and couldn't talk to her right at thta moment; If she'd come back the next day, she'd be glad to dis cuss the Job with her. The girl left. Mrs. Coble rush come ex-ragers is a question as yet unanswered. Since racing on the public highways (and streets* is Illegal, their interest in cars needs to be channeled properly. In many places across the land hot-rodders have their own clubs which are stem in making their' membeis obey traffic laws. And they race only on the "strip" set aside for that purpose, usually with the cooperation of officials and senior members of the com munity. * Haywood is setting a solendid example of civic concern. Its steps toward aoirtnr the problem will be watched with more than ordin ary interest. ?The Asheville Citizen AMPLE PBOOF "I steer clear of Buggies in business. He's a lot sharper than I am." "In what way?" "He once bad a chance to mar ry my wife and didn't."?Capper's Weekly. Doctor: "fU make you n new man." Patient. "Then, suppose you send your blU to that other man." ed to the front door and opened It. Still Another colored gtrl. With a sigh of resignation, Mrs. Coble began to interview her. "What's your name?" she ask ed. "My name's Connie." (In a high and somewhat whining voice.) "Do you live here in Burling ton?" "Yes'm, I does." "How old are you?" "I'se eighteen." "Aren't you rather young to be going out working?" "I dunno," ma'am." . "Are your father and mother living " "Yes'm, they is." "Are they satisfied for you to go out working?" "Yes'm. I kin cook." "Tell me another thing, Con nie; we have a servant's room In the basement, and we'd like for you to stay on> the lot. Do you have many boys to visit you?" ' Connie gave indications ol blushing and acted slightly em barrassed. "I'se got one boy thai calls on me about once a week.' she said to the accompanimen of a high giggle. "He doesn't lik< for other boys to go out with me.' The interview continued abou five minutes longer. Mrs. Cobl< obtained full particulars abou everything pertaining to Connie' qualifications for the positior Also a lot of Informtion about he past life. Connie answered eac question cheerfully and dldn t seem to mind in the least the de tailed examination through which she was being put. Finally: "Well, I'll tell you, Connie; I'm afraid you're juat a little young for this kind of a Job. Perhaps ?I'd better talk to your mother first." "Yas'm. It's all right with Ma. though." "Just the same, I believe I'd rather talk to her. Where do you live?" Connie told ber. "By the way. how much money would you want?" "Fifteen cents a quart." "What do you mean?" "I mean fifteen cents a quart. That's what everybody else has been paying me." "Fifteen cents for a what kind of a quart?" . "Black-eyed peas." "What black-eyed peas'" "These -Yeah black-eyed peas what I'se selling." She pointed to a tin bucket be side the door. Mrs. Coble hadn't observed It before She looked down and saw that it was about three-fourths full of peas, i Then she began to laugh to her self "111 take a quart." she said. The peas were measured out and the unperturbed Connie made her departure She didn't teem In the least surprised about the inquisition which she had under gone. but at the same time we imagine tint the probably thought Mrs. Oable certainly wan tad a tat of information before the mode a purchase of on? quart at hi tab eyed peas. White folks is funny people. Rambling 'Round By Frances Gilbert Frazler Milady Is beginning to recover from the winter doldrums, sit up and take notice and showing a decided Interest in the new Spring and Summer wardrobe advertisements. With the warming effects of i the welcome sunshine and the appealing effects of the wonderful ' displays in windows and shops, the feminine sex's pulse begins pounding at a rapid rate. ' And well it might for never were there more alluring and tempt ing displays than are being shown now. Hata of every shape, material and flower are attracting milady's attention and, as you know, the chapeaux is usually the pivotal point of' the feminine en semble Suita, two-piecers, princess, empire and in-between styles are there for the selecting. Sheath skirts, bouffant and anything-that-suits-you are on the racks; blouses and accessories of every type are to be found to complement the desired effect. Yes. ladies, this is your time of year; go to it. And. sisters, you can get the blues to your heart's content as long as it's NAVY. Laziness is a disease for which the victim seeks no remedy. It was three-thirty in the morning; the empty street was bathed 'in the soft glow of the street lights and the world seemed wrapped in peaceful sleep. That's exactly where we were when we were brought to the sharp realization that an invasion was taking place. Half dazed, we. felt convinced that a Russian army had entered our room and was in the process of reducing it to shamibles. By this time we were thoroughly awake and realized that the disturbance was emanating from our clothes closet. We knew the answer; we had seen the Intruder earlier in the evening as he out ran us (in opposite directions) across the bathroom Boor. But we didn't know he had taken refuge in the closet before we shut the door. We also realized that the "Army racket" hgd been caused by an entanglement with a ,scarf loosely wrapped in tissue paper. We cautiously opened the closet door, scooted back to bed and hoped for the best. POSTLUDE: the next night this little mouse end ed his career in a cheese-baited trap. ? Prejudice locks the door of reason. The heavy snows and hard rains evidently furnished enough material for the political mud slingers as we note they have al ready begun to sock their opponents. The high winds also provided ample blowing power to sprea cfthe "anti" verbiage, and we're already feeling the gusts of oratory. i Like all storms, this one will blow itself out by November 0th, for by that time the voters will have demonstrated their rights and > privileges to the extent that they have cast their ballots for their chosen candidates. But the whirlwind that preoedes the Anal day of reckoning will tear down years of laborious and painstaking build ing. leave trails of scattered friendships and complete loss of con fidence. Some of these destructions can never be repaired and will leave their scars throughout the years. When it's all boiled down, it doesn't make too much difference which party occupies the Presidential ohair. We've sent senators and congressmen up there to look after our Interests, men in whom we | have confldence. so let's keep our head above the mud and our hearts wUh our country. I The path to yesterdays Is bordered with forget-me-nots. t Looking Back Over The Years 2* YEARS AGO Charles Rax is re-elected presi dent of the Chamber of Com merce. i ??? James E. Massie sells his Can [ ton theatres to Cardinal Amuse ment Company. E W. Tom Rainer is sales man t ager of Watklns Chevrolet Co. ? 1 t Unagusta Manufacturing Co. > has shipment of furniture going ?? to Paris. t e 1* YEARS AGO t Town of Waynesville is ready g to build a new larger water line i to reservoir. r ' h Dr. I. B. Funke returns from visit to Little Rock, Ark, Lt. Sam McCracken is officially discharged from the Army. County tax record is broken: 02 per cent of 1045 taxes are paid. 5 TEARS AGO Frank D. Ferguson, Jr. Is nam ed chairman of Haywood County Board of Elections. Miss Elsie Green and Miss Dorothy Martel are included on Dean's List at Woman's College. j Clark Hinkley is winner of an nual declamation contest spon sored by the DAR. ? * Dr. Carey T. Wells, Jr., Canton dentist, is called to active duty with the Air Force. About the only good thing to be said for most of today's bit songs is that mercifully they are not hits very long.?News and Courier. CROSSWORD -SlrU^UM ACROSS -J. Part of ? check S. Jewish month 9. Scottish tea coke 11. Addition to a bill 13. Examine ac count books 11 Rusted mountain crest 14. Herd* of animals Id. A summit IT. Old measures of length 11. Iowa (abbr.) DOWN 18. Southeast 1. Portion of by south horn tissue (abbr.) of polled 20. Finely animal chopped, 2. Fuss highly (hyphen.) seasoned ' 3. The meat cosmos 21. Native of 4. A climbing Annam pepper 22. Trouble 13. Conatel. 24: Aroused lation from sleep 6. Dagger 25. Color 7. British 27. Large colony worm (Arab.) 30. Juice of 8. Kept a plant 9. Unhappy 34. Biblical 11. Dinners name IS. Cunning 38. Fish Hflfg tail Amww 97. Seaport (Alpena) 99. Narrow put, u of arieer (Scot) | 40. Impoae 41. Meume rotk 43. Sink (eta.) 20. European ? IITII 23. Lonr* for 20. Herb of carrot family 23. A con fection 29. Excepting 31. Suma up 32. South America (abbr.) 33. Bag 33. Large pulpit and read ing deak 33 American Indian <3. Cog wheels 44. Scoff 43. Literary compoaition 44. Draw, aa m anchor 4T. Anglo Saxon serf 43. Without effort n srrrPi - hr : 10 2i 3i 57" ~?~ 14 ar w" "V , ^ 29 jo 77} IT" """" "?? "T ? | H few'l 11 v/MxZft is 3* j? ^ T8~ j? <t> sr ~ IT i 3T ?# W ? ? ? ? y?htiy?ty '? ? ?*?.??'. . mjf i
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