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Letter To We editor Dear Editor: In response to the letter two weeks ago we feel that the previous writer was in many w?ys unfair and misinformed about the bus situation which occurred Friday, November 12. We feel the bus driver of the previous accident was not at fault and handled the situation as well as an adult driver. Being bus drivers ourselves we have been trained to take care of the responsibilities that are required. If people are so concerned about having adult drivers, then why wasn't it made an issue before the accident? Wejeel we deserve more recognition for the job we do and less criticism. We would like the citizens of Yancey County to stop and think of how many serious accidents have occurred because of a student driver. Whose fault was it this time? A student or WHO? Concerned siudent bus drivers June B. Pittman Ina Quinn Diane Wampler 0 k - \\fjys mix I J'ol k I , Sydney Harris, the well •known syndicated columnist, occasionally heads a column with the caption. Things I Learned En Route To Looking Up Other Things. Such a heading could oftentimes apply to Folk- Ways. Certainly it is appro priate with reference to research for a couple of recent columns on the fine art of hair-singeing, now apparently making a comeback. For instance the following tidbits: Combed out hair (that which falls when the hair is brushed or combed)-univer sqlly believed by the folk to have drastic influence on the weather. It may cause thun der and lightning, rain, hail, and other violent weather manifestations. At one time it was believed that witches seized the fallen strands of hair and converted them into I hairstones. Dishevelled or tangled hair-not only viewed as untidy and distracting but recogniz ed as a symbol of the underworld and of war. ! Numbering of hairs on the head--apparently stems from the Scriptural statement and has been literally interpreted in some parts of the world. Records indicate that certain believers carefully, store hair cut or combed from their beads lest they be called to account for it on Judgment Day. 1 Burial of hair-carefully observed by those who fear witches. Grew out of the belief that witches collect fallen, strands and cuttings belonging to potential victims and insert them into wax images. When the hairs are plucked from the image, the original owner not only experiences great pain but he may face death. Hair as symbol of creative energy -conceived *as special seat of life because of its rapid growth. It has long been read as a sign of greatness and strength, and those with vigorous hair growth have been treated with honor and respect, Samson being a notable example. When his hair was shorn, his bond with God was broken and was restored onlv x when his hair grew vigorously again. 1 Seat of the soul- a belief of primitive people who also felt that the hair was the abode of one's personal protective god. Pregnant women sometimes carried a lock of hair from a dead relative in order to ensure the rebirth of the deceased. Indians, on the sther hand, are said to have Utken scalp locks from their I fees because they contained gie vital strength of the dead, hey also apparently believed lat knotted hair constituted a ficdical charm. I Hair cut on the increase of le moon-a proper time for aircuts according to folklore, his idea corresponds with te law of planting which says tat corn crops grow fast i|Vdn planted on the increase f the moon: they do poorly ?hen planted on the decrease nd presumably, hair cut on tie moon’s decrease will ring about stringy, scanty >cks and perhaps baldness. Judging Individuals by heir hair- long a practice in olklore and fortune-telling. A ierson prematurely bald, for nstance, may frequently be udged avaricious and hypo ritlcal. One with black, dull lair may be thought quarrel erne though apt in holy tudies. The owner of black ind glossy hair is seen as a uccess in material things, >ut if the hair is coarse and straight it may indicate an evil ► f k -\ y-rv * ’ iy f ■ \ y person, one who does not fear God. ‘ Frizzy hair is seen as an indication of violent temper, silky hair as a mark of good companionship. Gray hair, of course, is a sign of wisdom, blonde of goodness, brunette of evil, and red of spitfire temperament. Readers are invited to send folk material to Folk- Ways and Folk-Speech, Box 376. Appalachian State Uni versity. Boone, N.C. 28608. Brush Creek Meeting The Brush Creek Com munity Club will meet at the community building on De cember 6 6:00 p.m. As this is a dinner meeting, hambur gers, hotdogs and coffee will be furnished by the club. Members arc asked to bring cither a vegetable or dessert to complete the meal. |J**** BRING THIS AD**** * EXTRA SPECIAL | £ Friday, Dec. 3. £ * Saturday, Dec. 4 * < * AIf 4 A LIVING * jBX l 0 color « ■ v PORTRAIT £ Z OF YOU, YOUR CHILD, £ £ OR FAMILY £ so*' 74-i plus 6 7f,h#rhtlhng J GROUP PICTURES MADE AT £ I 97c PER PERSON £ CHOOSE PROM SEVERAL POSES j(| IN LIVINO COLOR J £| * HOURS: 1 o AM. TO 5 PM. £ On Friday and *k 9t03 On Saturday <k * At * £ Sears Catalog Store * £ Highway 19 EBy Pass £ Burnsville, N.C. J PARENTS MUST SELECT FOR MINORS *k Delimit one per person limit one per family £ +C In Time ForJC-mas ' t *★★★★ BRING THIS AD **** Johnnie and Phillip Edwards recently passed the High School Equivalency examination |GED|. Phillip has continued classes in small engine repair in Micaville. Johnnie plans to continue with English 101 and 102 at Mayland Tech. if Mayland Technical Institute offers free classes for adults in reading and basic education at the Courthouse between 9:00 and 1:00 each Friday. Adults who do not have a high school diploma are encouraged to attend these classes and prepare to take the High School Equivalency Examination. Most students in this school for adults program have continued to attend classes on the Tecßhical Institute or college levels. Come and give It a try. For more information call the Yancey County Adult Education Center at 682-7315 after 2:00 p.m. ' « Photo by Brian Westveer Joe Johnson Is Named County Key Banker To coordinate the agricul tural activities of the N.C. Bankers Association in this area, Joe K. Johnson has been named County Key Banker for Yancey County. NCBA President John F. McNair, 111 has announced that Mr. Johnson will serve as County Key Banker during the next twelve months. He is assistant vice president of The Northwestern Bank in Burns ville. McNair called attention to the projects that are sponsor ed by the association such as the annual Agricultural Credit Conference, the Short Course in Modem Farming at NCSU for young farmers who are provided scholarships given by their home community banks, and the co-sponsorship of the FFA Land Judging Meet in the interest of soil conservation. He also said that banks in North Carolina provided $264,591,000 in farm loans to farmers in the state as of January 1, 1976. Citing Complete GED Course results of the American Bankers Association’s annual farm credit study, he said that North Carolina banks pro vided $173,956,000 in non real estate loans, a 25 percent increase over 1975. Bankers in North Carolina, it was pointed out. are we'll aware of the large capital investments required in agri gfet. flj ft & J I S' i y ' j , ' JBm-- Wm> :-V '«& K ■ v ' : -BP :• . v 4 H&> ; . : ■ W ’ 7 < m ■ ■ 4 JBMBBBBBBBBBBBBHfe>.h, . m JB& , .w MBpgs<ae>. Mm /** WKM % * i mmk < -. It m*# mm 411 H JrJM ■^■■9P . '"mm v 11. W m j ' Martin Shuford, Installment Loan Officer and Manager, Installment Loan Department, The Northwestern Bank, Burnsville, North Carolina With Northwestern's new Simple Interest Loari.'NiTEipay interest only tin yvntr'tMitsUoKlifHi Intlanee. It's computed on a daily basis. So, when you make your payment early. Martin Shuford thinks he can save you money with a simple interest loan! v> culture today and are making every effort, through im proved lending programs, to meet these changing credit demands of state farmers. On January 1, 1976, 83 of the 93 banks in North Carolina held farm loans, McNair, who is executive vice president of Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, N.A., Winston- Salem, reported. RtMP JjM Ts [. I CT /. v c iaa y jj as i have a levely collection of ions h your every holiday ■ -j| - ■ j occasion, t on ic browse while IBBShHRV'j j J j selection is at its Lest. VB Ginny-Lisa Shoppe Family Square Burnsville m m a as m a m m at m mm t7 ****** • • mkymjm *41 50 1 Pleats that please . . . you and him. Gel set to get B noticed m this Vicky Vaughn long. Cut low and curvy on top with self-tied midriff, swirling below in a round 9 of pleats Delicious in Senessa" polyester interlock. f machine wash-dry White, Black or Red 5-15 00 00 W you save on interest charges. It's probably the most practical way tonyou to finance a new car, boat, home improvement. THE NORTHWESTERN BANK THE YANCEY JOURNAL DECEMBER 2, 1976 e••••• • a • • a • * • a • mill JJTLM I lalll * If f : f f • W * • fßwi • a FWWfU9jm\w WmJ J!Jfftft SjfWmM • j mtymgfm : Jumping for joy. You're ready for a whirl «f big doings 9 • in Vicky Vaughn s clever criss-cross halterjump. - Swtngy pleated legs |ust right for dancing! In slinky “ 9 polyester interlock, machine wash-dry Black Red or » While 5-15 00 00 0 or vacation. Just stop by Northwestern . . . aiul ask tor Martin. ♦ We Agree with you. PAGE 3
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