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You are now reading — LINCOLN COUNTY’S LEADING NEWSPAPER and ADVERTISING MEDIUM VOL. 47, NO. 91 Lincolnton FFA Contest Winner, Rock Springs 3rd The Piedmont Federation Tool Identification contest, held Thurs day at the Shelby Supply Co. in Shelby, was won by the Lincoln ton high school chapter of the Future Farmers of America. The three first place winners and their scores were: Lincolnton, 300; Bandys, 295; Rock Springs, Lincoln county, 294. FFA OF THREE COUNTIES The Piedmont Federation of the F.F.A. is composed of the eleven vocational agricultural depart ments in Lincoln. Gaston and Ca tawba counties. . Representing the Lincolnton chapter were Irvan Freeman, Faye Carpenter and Darrell El lis, each of whom made a per fect score of 100, making an ov erall total of 300 for their team. The alternate, John Keever, made a score of 98. Taking part in the contest were three - schools (Lincolnton. North Brook, Rock Springs* from Lin coln county, four schools from Ca tawba county and one from Gas ton county. Union high school of Lincoln county and Cherryville NCEA Members Honor County Schools Supt. Joe Nixon; Dr. J. B. Fellows Banquet Speaker MR. NIXON Husband Os Former Nell Jonas Believed Victim Os Drowning The husband of a former Lin colnton girl apparently has be come a victim of drowning. An AP story from Henderson discloses thet hope has about diminished for two Henderson men, George A. Wortham, Jr., husband of the former Miss Nell Jonas of Lincolnton. and Wil more Fuller who have been miss ing since noon of November 14— the day they setout on a fishing and duck hunting trip at Ken- Lake near Henderson. An extensive search by planes and small boats has failed to turn up signs of the two men. Their car was found near Satterwhite’s Point, six miles from Henderson. The Wortham’s have a two-year old son, Bobby. Mrs. Wortham spent most of her life prior to marriage in Lincolnton with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Jonas. Smith Baby Born In Ambulance Mrs. Joy Smith, of Lincolnton, Route 4, gave birth to a son on Friday. November 19 in the ambu lance which was rushing her to the Gordon Crowell Memorial hospital. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Attention Parents Os Primary Children The city teachers are presenting a work shop in Arithmetic Tues day afternoon. November 23, at 3:15 o'clock at the South Aspen street school. All parents are in vited to attend. Schedule For Dist. X-ray Mobile Unit This Week .... -- se Tues. 23, Newton. Central High School. 9-11 a.m. Wed. 24. Hickory, First Ave., 1-4 p.m. Thurs. 25. Holiday. Fri. 26. Hickory. Union Square, Sat. 27. Lincolnton, Health Dept., 10-12—9-10. The Lincoln Times Published Every Monday and Thursday Devoted to the Progress of Lincolnton and Lincoln County. and Dallas high schools of Gaston county were scheduled to com pete but teams were not present. In addition to a banner, which was given the winning Lincolnton team, six foot zig-zag rules were given the Lincolnton boys and their teacher. A. J. Smith, and to the two contestants making scores of 99 each. The Lincoln county schools, their vocational agriculture teach ers. team members and team grades in the contest follows: Lincolnton A. J. Smith, teacher; Fay Cdrpenter, Darrell Ellis, Irvan Freeman, 300; Rock Springs K. C. Carpenter, teacher; Don Rudisiil. B. C. Bal lard, Bobby Sigmon. 294; North Brook Max E. Shidal, teach er; Kenneth Carpenter, Garry Baxter, Don Peeler, 273. B. C. Ballard of Rock Springs made a score of 99, as did Clifford Spen cer of Bandys. Appreciation was expressed by the FFA chapter members and teachers for the many courtesies extended them by the host Shelby Supply Company personnel. Lincoln County NCEA mem bers met in Union school cafe teria. Friday evening November 19 for their annual dinner meet ing and to honor Joe R. Nixon, county superintendent. Mrs. Maud Speagle, vice-presi dent, served as toastmistress and presented Mrs. J. B. Fellows a shoulder corsage. After the invo cation given by M. S. Heavner. principal of Howard’s Creek school, a banquet was served by the girls from Union Home Eco nomics classes. Lewis Heavner, principal' of Union school, welcomed again all NCEA members, guests of honor and friends of education. Song leader Mrs. Glenn Miller and Miss Helen Jonas, pianist, lead the grouD in a lively song fest. BOARD MEMBERS RECOGNIZED County superintendent, Joe Nixon recognized members of Lincoln county Board of Educa tion and their wives; local school committeemen, and wives, Repre sentative David Clark, Senator W. E. Garrison and Mrs. Gar t ison. Highway Commissioner uoe Graham and other guests. Miss Vilinda Cruse. Home Economics teacher. Union school introduced the guest speaker. Jack B. Fellows D.R.E., who or ganized and directs the Baptist University of Creative Arts, Black Mountain. N. C. Dr. Fellow's, an outstanding religious educator in the South brought a challenging message concerning our youth to day. He cited references from the press that showed an alarming trend over the nation in juvenile delinquency. He commended the public ;chool program and sug gested that teachers use influ ence to give youth direction in leisure time. SUPT. NIXON RECORD Eli Houser, principal of North Brook No. 2 school, received the services record of superintendent Mixon as follows: From 1903- 1905 McLean School Academy, (Continued on page five) New Oldsmobile On Display Here At Polhills The colorful 1955 Oldsmobile model cars went on display Fri day morning at Polhill Chevrolet Co., East Main St, local dealer. Throngs of visitors crowded the show room to view' the new models Friday and Saturday The 1955 line of Oldsmobiles are hailed as the most colorful yet and the sweeping lines and color matched interior are more dazzling than ever. Oldsmobile is being called the “Go-Ahead” car this year by fac tory officials and salespeople across the Nation. It features the new Rocket 202 Engine that has every modern power assist. The 202 horsepower engine has a new 8-1/2 to 1 compression ratio and a new extra-efficient combustion chamber design. Featured in the “88" class are the Two-Door Sedan, the Holiday Coupe and the Four-Door* Sedan. In the "98” field are tht Deluxe Holiday Coupe, the Four-Door Se dan and the 98 Starfire. which al so comes in the convertible model. Oldsmobile is particularly proud of its brilliant display of color this year and the two-tone color com binations are hailed as the most daring and most attractive used by the automobile industry. Lincolnton High School Band Will March In The Carrousel Parade Thurs. Jm PRINCESS . . . Miss Donnie Smith (above), Lincolnton high school senior, will be the Lin colnton Princess representa tive in the Carolinas Carrousel parade Thanksgiving day in Charlotte. She will also take part in the many festivities, receptions, dance, etc., plan ned for the two-day event. Miss Smtih is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Smith of Boger City. Geo. H. Powell Passes At 49 Funeral services were held Sun day at 3 p.m. in Pentecostal Holi ness Church of Maiden for George Hamilton Powell, 49. of Lincolnton R-5. who died in a Newton hos pital Friday about 9:45 p.m. The pastor. the Rev. R. T. Hoyle, officiated, and burial was in Hollybrook cemetery here. The body lay in state for 30 minutes Sunday afternoon at Drum's Chapel, and then was taken to the church in Maiden to lie in state for 30 minutes preceding services. Mr. Powell, who was born Sept. 18. 1905 in Lincoln County, for merly operated a used car busi ness on the Lincolnton - Maiden highway. He was a son of the late R. J. and Maude Corbitt Powell. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Irene Jarrett Powell- two sons. Jay Lee Powell of Troutsdale. and Charles Powell of Oregon: three brothers: Glenn Powell of Gas tonia. Ray Powell of Lincolnton R-5. and Cletus Powell of North Wilkesboro; and a sister. Mrs. Bertha Martin of Salisbury. An bther brother. Cliff Powell, died several months ago Mrs. Johnson's Services Today Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Antioch Bap tist Church for Mrs. Leona Helen Johnson. 54. of Lincolnton R-3, who died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday in Duke Hospital. Durham, after be ing a patient there for three days. Te Rev. C. O. Swicegood will officiate, and burial will follow in Hollybrook cemetery here. Mrs. Johnson was the wife of Roland T. Johnson, who survives. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Carrie Prescott: four sons: Ray mond and Milledge E. Johnson, both of lincolnton R-3, and Pat rick E. and Broadus Johnson of the home: two daughters: Mrs. Fred Powell of Vale and Miss Vi vian Johnson of the home; two brothers: Abbie Glanton of Green wood, S. C.. and Farland Glanton of Edgefield. S. C.: a half-bro ther, Daniel F. Prince of Hickory: and three grandchildren. Born Nov. 17. 1900 in Edgefield County, S. C.. she was a daughter of Mrs. Carrie Prescott and the late Milledge Prescott. The body will be taken this af ternoon at 2:30 to the home by Drum's Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements. No Damage Here In Sunday Fire The Lincolnton Fire Depart ment was called about 5 p. m. Sunday to the Whitesides home on South Government Street to extinguish a blaze caused by an oil stove. There was no damage. CHECK NOV. 27th AND Y'ALL COME . . . 130 Go "Hopping Mad" Saturday The Rain King upended his boot over Lincolnton Saturday night, but the liquid chill failed to dampen spirits here. Some 130 persons left Jackie Gleason in their living rooms and trooped out to the Legion Hut hard by Walker Branch for the weekly dance-soiree. At one time, there were around 80 on LINCOLNTON, N. C., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1954 An invitation has been accept ed by the Lincolnton High School band to march in the Carolinas Carrousel Parade to be held in Charlotte on Thanksgiving day. The local band has adopted the theme, “The Night Before Christ fas,” and every member will be dressed m pajamas or night gowns. The carrousel committee has requested that each band do something unusual for the pa rade. The Charlotte Observer has listed the Lincolnton bands as a surprise and one of the “bands to watch” in the parade. The parade will not be televis ed this year. EACH $1 FOR NEEDY TO LIGHT A CANDLE . , . Tree To Herald The Yule Spirit Here A large Christmas tree to be installed on the west side of Court Square this year will glow with the true significance of Christmas. In th<s age of commercialized virtue, its myriad lights will pierce the encircling night al most defiantly. For each ray will signify a personal Lincoln ton contribution to bring cheer and comfort to those who need them most. The big tree will be a project of Lincolnton Pilot Club. The Pilot Club, which is a civic club for women, with a motto of “Friendship and Ser vice," adopts certain projects each year to help the needy and underprivileged of Lincoln Coun ty. Some of these are: (1> a business course scholarship for some local young miss: (2) special Airman Johnny Caskey 7th Member Os Family To Serve In Military A 3/C Johnny D. Caskey, above, is now stationed with the U. S. Air Forces in Alaska. His most re cent station prior to going over seas Was Fairchield AF Base, Washington. Airman aCskey is the seventh member of the family of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Caskey, of Iron Station, to serve in the U. S. armed forces. Six other members of the Cas key family, four sons and two daughters, were in service during World War II and the Korean con flict. They were: Samuel. Mary Craig, Graham, Martha Jean, Cary and Richard. The Caskey's youngest son, Da vid, is now a senior student at the Lincolnton high school. He plans to entire military service following his graduation. Airman Johnny Caskey, also a Lincolnton high school graduate, entered the service February 8. 1954. His present address is: A 3/C Johnny D. Caskey. AF 14519446, Box 266. 18th F. 1.5., APO 731, c/o Postmaster, Seattle, Wash. He would like to hear from his friends. First Baptist Thanksgiving Service Wed. Regular “Family Night” gath ering at Lincolnton First Baptist Church this Wednesday night will be in the form of a special Thanksgiving Service at 7:50 o’clock. The “Family Night” supper will precede the service at 6:30. Those wishing to attend should call the church office and make reserva tions before-Tuesday night. Meetings set for 7 p.m., before the Special Service, will be as fol lows: General meeting of the W.M.S. Assembly of the Brotherhood, with Dr. Bruce Whitaker, state student secretary, as speaker. Junior G. A.'s, and Intermedi ate G. A.’s. Junior and Intermediate R. A.'s. Sunbeams. Young Women's Auxiliary. the dance floor, while about 50 others were taking a load off. and feasting on the musical hy aeinth dished out by the Rhy thm Masters. The weekly Saturday night community dance was a suc cess, and the sponsors take it as an indication that the laeti Lutherans Set Thanksgiving Service Thurs. Emmanuel Lutheran Church will hold Thanksgiving Day ser vices at 9:30 a. m Thursday A Thanksgiving Day offering will be taken which will go towards the benevelent program of the church. All members and inter ested persons in the community are invited to participate in the program of worship, which will feature congregational singing and the sermon by the pastor, The Rev. H A. McCullough, Jr. Special emphasis is placed this . Thanksgiving Week on a clothing collection for Overseas Relief. Any clothing suitable for shipping overseas should be placed in the basement of the church before Monday, November 29. shoes ind braces for crippled children; (3) food, clothing, and medicine for those in need of them: (4> school lunches; and (5) Christmas cheer for TB patients For the past three years, with the cooperation of city officials, the club has undertaken to light the large tree on the west side of the court square for Christmas as a tree of Daily Cheer. Contribu tions from generous people of this coutrty have made this possible. HOW IT WORKS Again this year, local people may have the privilege of shar ing with these less fortunate by helping to light the tree of Daily Cheer. Here <s how it works: Every dollar contributed to the club’s project will light a light on the Christmas tree. One dollar lights A 3/C JOHNNY CASKEY Many Advancements Made At Scout Court Os Honor Many advancements in rank were made and meritbadge work passed off at the monthly Lin coln county Boy Scout Court of Honor Thursday night in the First Presbyterian Church. Highlights of the program were the presentation of the Eagle award to Don Heafner of Troop 1. Crouse, and the Star rank to John Abernethy of Troop I, Crouse, Michael E. Keener and Charles Hoke of Troop 1. Lincolnton. The Boy Scout Court member ship included the following: Albert Goldsmith, chairman, Jack Thompson, D. E. Long. J. H. Fitzgerald. Ruffin Self, Charlie Bryant. Charlie Bryant of Gastonia, president of the Piedmont Coun cil Boy Scouts of America, at tended. He took part on the pro gram; as a member of the Court, and also made an inspiring ad dress at the opening of the meet ing. He urged all parents of boys to help with the Boy Scout pro gram. Other advancements in rank made were: FIRST CLASS John Dan Froneberger, Troop. Lincolnton: populi wish the weekly shindigs j continued. Thus and therefore, i the eighth in the series will be unfolded next Saturday night between the hours of 8 and mid night. Everybody is invited, he he old and bent or young and , broke except for the 51.50 per couple to satisfy the wolf. Thanksgiving Clc ings Set For Local Stores , Offices And Schools No City Court Set On Monday There will be no session of Linrolnlon Recorder's Court next Monday. Nov. 29. Next sesison is scheduled for Wed nesday morning. Dec. 1. one light, five dollars five lights, etc. Those interested in bringing cheer and comfort to the needy at Christmas-time, will be invit ed to mail a contribution to Mrs. Gladys I.lewellen, Box 368, Lin colnton, N. C. Mrs. Llewellen is treasurer of the Pilot Club. The Tree of Daily Cheer will be lighted around Dec. 1. The club has been assured by the city electrician that all contri butions received after that date will add additional lights to the tree. The goal is to make this tree the most beautifully lighted Christmas tree any where in this section of the state—one that will proclaim to to all living here and all pass ing through that the real spirit of Christmas has descended on the people of Lincoln County. i 4 Auto Accidents In Lincolnton Over Week End Four auto accidents were inves tigated by the city police depart j ment over the weekend, with only minor injuries reported to occu pants but heavy damages to the | vehicles involved. {i The smashup resulting in most | j vehicular damages occurred Sat -11 urday at the corner of Cedar and ! Water streets. The police depart j ment reported that Mrs. Mary 1 Heavner Chapman of Lincolnton, I traveling west on Water street, failed to stop for a stop sign with her car striking three other vehicles, causing considerable damage to all cars involved. Af ter ramming a 47 Pontiac, driven by Jim Hawkins, the Chapman car struck the 'SO Nash, driven by Richmond Hayes of Lincolnton. causing the Nash to crash into a ’SO DeSoto. driven by Brant Lit tle. Total damages in this 4-car collision were estimated at SI,OOO. Patricia Chapman, 13. daughter of Mrs. Mary Heavner Chapman, was admitted to Crowell hospital with slight head injuries but was (Continued on page five) David Houston. Troop 1, Lincoln ton. SECOND CLASS—Tyrone Blan ton, Bill Bess, Jr., Ronnie Beam, Troop 1. North Brook: Douglas McConnell, Johnny Lockman. Troop 1, Asbury; John O. Shu lord. 111, Dan Auton, Troop 1. Lincolnton. TENDERFOOT— -Dale Norman. Troop 1, Asbury: I. Ruffin Self. 111, Troop 1. Lincolnton: Robert Bess, Troop 1, North Brook. MERIT BADGES The following received merit badges: Cooking Jerry Chapman Johnny Reel Troop 1, Crouse. Farm Mechanics —David Fort enbury. Troop 1, Asbury: John D. Bentley, John Abernethy, Jim my Elmore, Don Heafner, Don Smith, Jimmy McClurd, Troop 1, Crouse. Camping Jimnjy McClurd, Troop 1, Crouse. Firemanship Jerry Sehronce, Ricky Cronland, Troop 1. As bury. First Aid— Charles Hoke. Troop 1, Lincolnton. Home Repairs —David Houston. 111, Troop 1, Lincolnton: Donald A. Little, Jim McConnell, Wayne Smith, Troop 1, Asbury: Jerry Heafner, Troop 1, Crouse. Machinery —Barron W. Lee. Ed die M. Lowe, Louis McConnell, Neil Mullen Barry M, Norwood, Frederic Clanton. Blair Devine. Jerry Goodson, all of Troop 1, Boger City. Painting David Lvnn, Eddie Lynn, Troop 4, Lincolnton: Rich ard Stanley. Ted Elmore, Troop 1, Asbury. Swimming— Johnny Fitzgerald, Troop 3. Lincolnton. Wildlife Management Barron W. Lee. Troop 1, Boger City. Basketry Jerry Chapman, Troop 1, Crouse. Lincolnton and Lincoln county cilizens today were beginning to get in a festive mood as they made prepara tions for the Thanksgiving holiday season. Lincolnton stores, business firms, public offices, state and federal agencies, post office, banks and schools were among those making announcements of closing dates for the annual Thanksgiving Day, observance. CHURCH SERVICE Thanksgiving services have been ! planned for the majority of the: churches in the Lincolnton area. !■ some scheduled for Wednesday ; night: others on Thanksgiving day. The member retail stores of the Lineolnton Merchants As sociation will be open Wednes day afternoon, but will be closed Thanksgiving. Local grocery stores will also remain open Wednesday after noon so that shoppers will have a chance to do last-minute buy ing of vitals for the big Thanksgiving dinner. All local stores will be open again on Friday for business as usual. The two local banks. First Na tional and Lincoln National, will be closed Thanksgiving day: also the Fast Branch Drive-In. the building and loan firms,, and (Continued on page 5) City Getting Face-Lifting For The Yule Uptown Lincolnton will begin l getting its annual Christmas sea son face-lifting this week as city ■lectricians string the Yule tinsel over the business district. Already, the giant red bells have been installed around the court house on the square. Other decor ations will be put in place during the week. Lincolnton will officially usher in its 1954 Christmas shopping season on Friday, Dec. 3. Grover Cobb Passes Today Grover A. Cobb. 60. promin ent farmer of the Machpelah community, died unexpectedly this morning. Funeral arrangements are as yet incomplete. Dr. Richbourg Polio Fund Drive Information Chm. Charles Conner. Lincoln county chairman for the 1955 March of Dimes campaign, today announced the appointment of Dr, S. E. Rich bourg. Jr„ as public information chairman for this worthy fund raising drive. 'Dr. Richbourg is a Lincolnton optometrist, with offices in the Law-ing Building, E. Main street. Chairman Conner is representa tive of the Metropolitan Life In surance Co. in the Lincoln area. Nickels For Know How Program Gets9s% Approval Os Farmers Nickels for Know-How carried by a favorable vote of 95 per cent, according to tabulations completed last week. In Lincoln county the vote was 226 for. 18 against. The N C. Agricultural Founda tion announced yesterday that a total vote of 52,855 was cast on October 15. the day Hurricane Hazel swept half of the state. On ly 2.900 negative votes were cast: 49.955 users of feed and fertilizer voted to continue their contribu tions to research and education for another three years. Nickels for Know-How was or iginally approved by a vote of 68.- 283 to 7.088, November 2. 1953. Under the terms of the program, farm people contribute a nickel a ton of feed and fertilizer they pur chase. The money is used to ex pand research and educational work. A letter signed by E. V. Vestal,' Kenansville. president of the N. C. Agricultural Foundation: E. Y. i Floyd. Raleigh, chairman of the j Nickels for Know-How referen dum: and L. L. Ray. Raleigh, sec- I retary of the Foundation, praised ; the state's farm leadership for their work in the campaign. j “Certainly on a hurricane day. we believe it is one of the most creditable jobs ever done by the agricultural people of this state, | when more than 50,000 came out! and voted with 95 per cent in fa-1 ALMOST EVERYONE in LINCOLNTON and LINCOLN COUNTY reads THIS NEWSPAPER Single Copy: FD r ' "I'm Asking For Help" Says Chief, Dec. 15 S-D Day “Chief of Police B A. Sigmon today asked for help “Yes, I'm asking for help,” Chief Sigmon said. “I'm asking every driver and pedestrian in Lincoln ton to help reduce traffic acci dents to a minimum zero, if we can—on December 15, S-D Day (Safe Driving Day). “I am asking every man, wo man. and child who uses the streets to accept full personal responsibility for observing the letter and spirit of all traffic i regulations. ! “S-D Day, is being observed all ; over the country. It is sponsored by j the President's Action Committee | for Traffic Safety and hundreds of local, state and national organiza | tions to demonstrate that traffic ! accidents can be reduced mate | rially if we all pitch in. We’re j going to give S-D Day our full j support in Lincolnton. but it's a | program in which we must all participate. j “Police drivers and civilian ! employees of the Police Depart ment are being urged to set a good | example on S-D Day. They are be ! ing asked to exercise particular caution in their driving and walk | ing on that day. We want to show | the people of Lincolnton that we also practice what we preach. ! “In Lincolnton on an average week-day (or during an average ! week) this time of the year we I have several traffic accidents of all types These accidents don't have a) happen, and they wouldn't happen if every citizen wrnuld drive and walk as he would have everyone else drive and walk. “Remember S-D Day. and then make every day your Safe Driving Day.” Dec. 31 Deadline For Free Dental Work For Vets The Veterans Administration of fice from Winston-Salem has an nounced that Korean and World War II veterans who have been out of the service for more than a year have about six weeks to seek free dental treatment through the Veterans Administration. December 31 is the deadline, VA officials stated. Before January 1. veterans will be eligible for dental treatment only w'ithin the year after discharge. The VA said some veterans may need more work done on teeth re paired in the service This is the type of treatment they have done free if they beat the deadline. vor of continuing the Nickels’ plan,” they wrote. Every county voted in favor of the program. Stokes County cast the largest vote, 2.404. of which 2.255 favored Nickels for Know- How. Many counties in the path of the hurricane, where polls were held only for a few' hours, had creditable votes. Hard-hit Durham County voted 1.132 persons all but 11 voted “yes” to the proposal. Washington and Craven Coun ties were 100 per cent in favor of Nickels for Know-How, casting 252 and 408 votes, respectively. CANCER NEWS Series of questions and an swers. sponsored by Lincoln Cancer Society. Is cancer contagious or in ' feetions? As cancer is not due to a germ, it is neither contagious nor infec : tious. There is no record in medi ! cal literature of physicians or nurses having gotten cancer from j their patients despite the most in timate contact with them. A per son can no more “catch” cancer from another than he can “catch” the color of his eyes. See your doctor! Cancer can be 1 cured if detected in time.
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