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tTOKSOST, JUNE », VI««INI» W. STRUiII QEORGIE was swinging on the gate near the creek and look ing wistfully across the lowa p'rai-" rie. It was hard to be only five and nave no part in the preparations his parents were making. When he saw a chubby figure in pantalets crossing the fields, he dropped to the ground, and taking out his jackknife, cut a willow switch from the near-by thicket. He notched the stick at each end and went to the barn in search of a thong. The one he found was worn and greasy but when Emmy found him, he was attaching it to' the willow stick. “YVhat-cha doin’?” she asked. “Somethin' girls wouldn’t under stand.” “Looks like a bow to me. Got any arrows?” “Not yet. Just startin’ to make ’em." With his knife in hand, he left for the willows. . “I’ll get the feathers,” Emmy Called after him. As he cut his sticks, George could hear the chickens squawking. When he returned to the barn, an excited hen ran between his legs, her tail feathers missing. Emmy displayed a fistful of feathers. He accepted them without thanks, and in a tantalizing sing-song voice said, “I know somethin’ you don’t know.” Emmy rose to the bait. “What is it?” “Wouldn’t be a secret if I told.” “Please tell me.” Emmy exerted all the wiles gained in six years experience. “Promise you won’t tell.” “I promise.” “I’m goin’ away where I won’t have to play with girls any more.” George continued to whittle as he enjoyed Emmy’s surprise. “Where you goin’?” Emmy asked when she recovered herself. “We’re moving to Colorado. There’s buffalo, Injuns, arid jpract ally no women. Father says rso.” Emmy was speechless and (George pushed his advantage. “That’s why I’m making this .bow and arrows—to fight Injuns.” “Pooh! It’s Injuns that use bow and arrows. White men use guns.” Emmy had recovered her com posure. ! “This white man’s going to use [bow and arrows.” George aimed gdfgsfg ’iif .. : ''' X S.iLiA.. ■-x ixwAV. ‘ GROOMING STARS . . . Frank Leahy, mentor of Notre Dame, keens his hand in coaching practice by instructing his two sons in getting off the mark in a sprinter's start on the sands at Miami Beach, Fla., during vacation. AUTO & HOME CENTER GOOD USED CARS **«i*» k > . / “The radio said, ‘Sunny »kie»,’ the paper said, ‘Fair and warmer,’ and here comes some dope with a raincoat and umbrella.” , his new arrow at a hog’s head, pulled the bow string taut and let go. The arrow missed by at least a foot Emmy laughed scornfully.’ “Couldn't hit the side of a barn,”' “What does an old girl know: about it? It’s men that fight In juns.” I “I can do anything you can do,' Mister Smarty. Let's play.” Em-j my climbed to the top rail of the : fence. “Look at me. I’m a tight: rope walker.” George continued to whittle. He knew Emmy could beat him at ; that game, but without competition, she would soon quit. ' Let’s jump out the haymow window,” suggested Emmy from her perch on the fence.” George threw down his arrows and they raced for the ladder. Emmy beat. From the window they jumped onto 1 the straw pile, and slid to the bot tom with a whoop. “Come with me. I’ll show you! ' somethin’.” George let the way to' the granary. There stood a large wagon with three great hickory, bows arching above the wagon bed. “It’s goin’ to be a covered wagon!” George did not restrain his pride, and Emmy caught her breath. ] “Mebby we’re goin’ too,” she) mumbled but she did not sound cemd vincing. “You are not! Mother is going to 1 be the only woman in the whole' wagon train.” Emmy left, hopping on one foot and chanting, “Good riddance to. bad rubbish.” \ George swallowed his disappoint ment when Emmy failed to see them off. 0 As the wagon train jolted over the prairie. George was in the thick of things—a man among men. But the men grew tired ana cross. They often screamed at George. Then Father would say, “Go to your ma.” George would hang his head. It rained and Father made him stay inside. Nothing to do. Tear beads rolled down his face. “Wished I could see old Emmy,” he gulped. Mother’s mouth twitched. George saw and struggled with his pride. “I wished I could see old Emmy so’s I could knock her head off.” ; r (him M k Ail in the Game: m 3 ABE RUTH was picked off t!.i streets of Baltimore and sent io St. Mary’s Industrial home as a , child . . . Sport fans eaa thank ' r.V. for the virtual etlmlnatian of ticket scalpers on aired games .. . rhe Russians now say they won’t enter the winter Olympics , . . Lack of snow at Oslo la a Mg Slympic headache . . . Coe artist riille Hoppe, 64, is thinking of retirement . . . Card manager jEddle Stanky says he expects to play at least a hundred games at second himself this season, so the Cards may trade second-sacker Rod Schoendienst . . . Jersey Joe Wal cott looks forward to 16 more years of boxing, he says . . . Ten major league baseball elubs will be going 1 through the psees in Florida by thW middle of February ... Lucky Pilot, '• famous greyhound raoer, holds four out of seven American dog rsolng records ... Cool Smitth,' ex-cowboy from San Antonio, is the only American polo player witfaj a 16-goal handicap . . . Yankee Bill Dickey caught 100 games or more' for 13 straight years. CHUCKLE| A I | WEEK | Dale Carnegie author OF -how t o stop worrying and start living"- || Conquer the Worry Habit iNLfiy McDONELL, Niagara Falls, Ont., says that during IS • years as a goaltender his first 11 years were filled with worry ind fear. First, he would worry over the possibilities of injuries, if which he had received his share. He had seen many of the hockey players hurt seriously by ~ high sticks, sharp skates, flying pucks, and above all uncalled-for body checks. Many of the players f > I had received injuries for life. He would lie in bed l m at night worrying over the outcome of a game 1Z which he had to play the following night. When ~ yJmt game time arrived, he would be so tired and nervous from worrying, and his initiative to play JH the game that was expected of him would be air |BKImE9II most cut in two. Consequently, due to fear and worry, he lost many a game, the reason for which Carnegie only he knew. 8 Suddenly there came an all-important playoff game and as all games were discussed between player and coach, he had heard from round-about circles that he was neither coach nor players' choice to play this game. He had accepted the inevitable, but when the time came to board the bus which was to take the team to its destination he found that he was the only gaatteilder aboard. That meant just one thing! He had to play. H He resolved to do the best he could and not worry, he played that night will live long in his memory even thougn they lost, because he had given his best, and from the results m had a chance to try out for a professional hockey club the follow ing fall From then on he just ceased to worry about any game ■nd has eliminated most of his worries in his social life. By conquering his worry habit, he feels better, sleeps better id is able to enjoy life as it comes, instead of worrying about th iture over which he has no control. ’ H i . ■ ■■yX. \ z ‘'"La 1 I h$- _____ iW: iiskiPiSi- 4 L. * . MMI BMa IWk NOTHINO in its Held CAN MATCH IT Compare GMC’s new gasoline-powered Series 450-30 with any other truck-tractor rated 19,500 lbs. GVW to 35,000 lbs. GCW ( its new “302” valve-in-head engine has the greatest power-to weight ratio in truck history! 145 husky horsepower packed into . 545 pounds of engine —and it maintains its rated output at an easy-stroking 3200 r.p.m.! *I - 1 The highest compression standard, "" W gasoline-powered truck-7.2 to 1-achieved on regular fuel! Built-in or “mechanical” octanes in its super-efficient combustion chambers wring new power, more ton-miles from every gallon! •+ • - * ■» -» T , -IN PAY LOAD It weighs up to 1,285 pounds less than competitive trucks in the same capacity class. Being the freest of “dead weight”—these new GMC’s put more pure pay load, more revenue, into every ounce and every mile! And for the biggest surprise of all —come in and see T HM us about the price of this sensational performer! Compart the . M HH cost with that of any similarly rated truck, tractor or six-wheeler Jk k and you’ll agree: Nowhere else will so little buy so much in the A A 2H-3 ton class! ■ GASOLINE S DIESEL TRUCKS STYLES & COMPANY SOUTH MAIN STREET BURNSVILLE, N. C. ii .i -try mi You’ll do bettor on a i nod truck with your GMC dealer >»»'-»- WXS TSNCET SECORD Methodist Church. News M. Y. P. MEETING „ The sub-district M. Y. F. officers, met for a council meet ing : une 8 at Martin’s Chapel. Plans for the summer activi ties ivere made. One important change in the local and sub district meeetings was the division of the youth members into junior and senior groups. The junior group will con sist of students that will be in grades 3 through 6 this fall in school. Students in grade 7 through high school will be in the senior group. The Senior M. Y. F. will meet for sub-district next Sat urday nght at Miss Margaret Calbeck’s at Celo. A swim is planned at 5:30 at the June 21 meeting. Afterwards, there will be a picnic. The Celo ( group will give a play for rsentertainment. BIBLE SCHOOL AT PENSACOLA Vacation Bible School at th Pensacola Methodist Church will June 23. Teachers will include Mrs. Hensley, Mrs. Ted Wilson, and Miss Margaret Calbeck. An excellent Bible Study has been planned, with songs games pictures, and a variety of handwork related to the lessons. All chillren of Pensacola are cordially invited to attend. * ■■ i ■ .ii - CONCORD CHURCH PLANS BIBLE SCHOOL The Union Church at Con cord will hold a Vacation Bible School beginning Mon day, July 23, it has been an nounced. Miss Margaret C beck will direct the church school, anl Miss Margaret Wilson and Miss Irma Jo Tip ton of Bald Creek rill be her assistants. All children of the Concord community who are in the age are invited to attend. PAGE THREE METHODISTS PLAN CAMP, FOR JULY 21-26 j The Optimist Youth Camp on the South Toe River will be the site of the Yancey County Methodist Camp, July 21-&6, Miss Margaret Calbeck, Direc tor, has announced. Theme for the program this year will be “Our Part in God's Plan”, fea turing hiking and nature study Swimming, sports, handcrafts music, skits, cook-outs, camp fires, and worship will also be included. Leadership will include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Domer of Celo, Rev. and Mrs. Jackson Shankle and Miss Margaret Wilson of Bald Creek, Mrs. Mack B. Ray, Mrs. D. M. Shol es, Mrs. Monk Higgins, and Miss Ann Cooper of Burnsville and others. Boys and girls, aged 9-14, are eligible to attend. 8-year olds who will enter the 4th grade this fall will also be ac cepted.'- Application blanks may be secured from Rev. D. B Alderman, Rev. James Allred, Rev. Jackson Shankle, or Miss Calbeck.
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