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ffii Yancey Record tiuklllbltf illy, 1936 ( TUNA P. FOX, Editor A Publisher MIBB ZOB YOUNG, Associate Editor igQJSMAN L. BROWN, Shop Manager AiCHU BALLEW, Photographer it Pressman PULIBHED EVERY THURSDAY BY YANCEY PUBLISHING Company Bocond Class Postage Pal* at Burnsville, N. C. THURSDAY, AUG- 11, 1966 NUMBER FIFTY SUBSCRIPTION RATES f 5.56 PER YEAR ■" . I — -■-ggS- 1 -- • lIML . '■« Scene From Tap O' The HIH •> By: jack Kelly Well, the wedding is over. Luci Johnson is nowi Mrs- Patrick Nugent. Someplace, sometime, there might have been a more beautiful bride who walked down a church-aisle ho ding the arm of her fath er. There might have been, but you will never convince President Johnson or myself. Every step along the 325 foot aisle of the Shrine where.n this marriage was consecrat ed, the President, every inch a father, beamed with pride in his beautiful daughter, whose care, future, and her very life, he wou d pass into the hands of another man. The President’s so'emnity, during that more than 100 yard walk, was identical with that expres ed by mi.lions of American fathers of the past, present, and future, who have, do, or will walk their daughters along a similar path One coul 1 almost hear the si ent prayer, natural to every father on such an occasion, ‘Please God Bless them ” Everyone present at the ehurch nuptials and, I am sure, over the entire Country, si ent y said a similar prayer In my opinion on only one other occasion in modern American h.story in modern times ha-; there been such a unanimity of the Public un iting in a prayerful plea for Divine Blessing: The oc casion when our Country sent our first astronaut in to outer space. Ey now. the Fa hion Edi tors of the various papers have surfeited you with de scriptions of what the bride wore , v hat the President wore, bridesmaid-, groom smen. the guests. a~>d every body else. But let me tell you something Luci Johnson locked beautiful! Fhe wou’d have been a beautiful bride if her name had been Mabel Zilch and she had worn a rented gown, or been mar ried in a dre i s for every day wpar. She had the Inimical bride’s smile on her face. The love’y, Vouthful, brave smile that teis the Wor’d “I'm reared, a"d I’m a I‘ttle bit fr’ehtened. but can tell, because I’m and eh! Daddv and Mommy, I ,-ou so much Please don’t worry about me Pat’s so wonderful. You’re g'dng to love h*m too!" Marriages are beautiful. Mavbe the tln~e of heart break makes them so Mar riages disrupt the existing on.er of things That’s why the occasion has a sad tint- A boy and girl become a man and a woman. Twa families are amputated of one mem ber each so that a new fam i y can commence. On a ma thematical basis, two minus one each makes one, while, at the same time, the same two families, minus one member each, makes three families. It is all kind of mixed up. I am certain that many of the well-wishers will assure the bridal couple that the first year is the hardest. This is definite y untrue. There is only one year, in a successful marriage, that is the hardest. That year is “next year.” This year , you have it made, if you stick it out. Last year you got through it. Next year that’s the one to make eue cesful. Any two peop'e who really try can do it- Ml’lions of couples do it every year. Our Nation’s huge divorce figures are swelled by the losers, those yho didn’t try for next year. Those who have been married and di vorced prevlous’y. Those who didn’t care or who shixjcea their responsibilities and didn’t try. Luci and Pat Nugent have a gmding phrase that will safe-guard their marriage. It Is a famous expression of LBJ’s: “Let us reason to ppfViAr.” That about closes mv arti c e on Washington's Wed ding. Pn. the beet of all to you, Kids, and I say sincerely “God Bless you ” Prayer For Son In Battle Zone July 11, 1906 Dear God, today my son embarks upon a mission of duty and mercy for beyond this land and his loved ones Be Thou his Guide, Friend, Counselor and Guardian.’ Protect him and bring him safely back to many others —who, also.need his. minis tra tions, his wholesomeness, his love of mankind, and his love. That i a , if j t be Thy will. We shall miss him, terri bly, and every waking mom ent our thoughts, conscious ly or subconsciously, will dwell on him and his dedi cated efforts to alleviate pain and sustain life of those comrades who, by virtue of war, declared or otherwise, must face the enemy in a conflict which, to many of us has been difficult to com prehend albeit our patriot ism be undlmlniahed. Amen. His Father COME TO THE FAIR [- HTexhibits^H I 111IpSSW IH If“ 1 P ™ I * Rlgl Ifr W ; OVcONTESrsW- S wgjrl—WfßL iihhl,3BP' * I * .■ *' H 'Mary, Mary’Sparkling Success “Mary, Mary”, a sparkling Broadway comedy hit by Jean Kerns, the latest pro duction of the Parkway Play house, was well received by a too small but very appre ciative audience. If you Watch the TV comedy, “Don’t Eat the Daisies,” by Jean Kerns, you will have some idea of the funny situations that develop in the play. The play is built around a young and recently divor ced couple who are having income tax difficulties. It Involves the ex-husband, Bob Kellaway (played by John Alee); Tiffany Richards (played by Anita Nelson), Bcb’s fiance, a practical, ra ther mannish, but rich and beautiful society girl; Oscar Nelson (played by James Kuntz), Bob’s friend and tax lawyer; Dirk Winston (play ed by Armando Contardt). a Hol ywood actor and would be author also a friend of Eob’s; and last, but most Importantly, Mary, the ex wife player by Amelia Penland. It is a hilarious comedy from beginning to end. with the frustrated Bob., going In all directions, and apnarent ly not knowing what he real ly wants; Tiffany, Bob’s fi ance, more Interested in plving her future husband with health giving foods, vitamins, etc., than love; Oscar. a friend of the divor f|J’ couple and Bob’s tax lawyer, trying in hl s own in effective way to bring the couple back together; then there Is the dashing movie s‘ar and lady killer, Dirk Winston, who becomes much a smitten with Marv, and who accepts Bob’s proposi tion to marry Mary and her off hls back alimonv wlse. In exchange for Bob, a Dubllsher. bring l "* out hls ►--•ok (which Fob really thinks stinks). Then comes P-ty, the star of the j*ww and a real darling, who cov ers up her real feelings with wisecracks. Through some clever ma neuvering on Marv’s part, plus sdme rot so nice lies, it dawns on Tiffany that Bob is reaFy in love with Marv. Also through Marv’s keen intelligence and Insight, she convinces Bob that Kork’s manuscript wtl 1 make a best seller. It U presumed that Oscar got their tar matters straightened out satisfactor ily- So it all ends happily, with the young couple reun ited and looking forward to a second marriage. Burnsvil.e’s Amelia Pen land really did herself and her town proud! She carried her part ike a professional, and was so cute and attrac tive one could harcLy help falling in love with her. Anita Nelson as the fiance turned in at fine performan ce, as did James Kuntz. Armando Contardi was so realistic in his role that one could well imagine he was really what he portrayed. John Alee as the ex-hus band did a fine job. He was in suen an emotional state during the whole perform ance that onecouJd only have sympathy for him and hope that he would come to hls senses and realize he was teally In love with his for mer wife. It was a fine performance throughout, and one could only reflect on how fortu nate Burnsville Is in having such a fine group of young ’# ople, as well as talented towns people. In their midst. Last but not least comes the Director, Lauren Woods, a man of many talents, who seems as adept at dir ecting as performing. Then, of course, Ralph Kerns, Managing Director, who puts the audience In the mood with hls gracious opening remarks. Five 4-H’ers Attending Camp Yancey County has five 4-H’ers attending the Wes tern District Leadership Con ference at Swannanoa this week. Among those attend ing are: Benita Ball, Banks Creek; Anita Hall, Double Island; David Mathis, Double Island; Bill Bartlett and Joe Sparks, Arbuckle. These 4-H’ers are among 170 that are spending the week studying about 4-H and ways to improve themselves and their clubs when they return home as well as hav ing a lot of fun swimming, having lessons in handicraft, electrier wildlife, recreation and also participating In as sembly and vesper programs. The 4-H’ers will return Saturday. August IS- Miss Bowdltch Winner In Sewing Contest Miss Ramona Bowdltch was state winner in the 4-H sewing demonstration during the N. C. State 4-H Club Week held in Raleigh July 25-29. Ramona has won many honors in her 4-H club work such as county winner in many projects and Dress Re vues; district winner in sew ing demonstration and Dress Revue. In 1965 she won the state “Make It Yourself with Wool Contest” in Raleigh and competed for regional honors at Nashville, Tennessee. Ramona has placed in the top 10 in the State Dress Re vue several times and has represented the Western Dis trict three years at the state contest- As her gift for winning the state sewing contest, Ra mona received a new sewing machine.
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