Sen. Erwin Says: VNT< >N A ovrr the land when ^ ...and their families ,e from their labors to .,r the birth of the Child i l|tl in Bethlehem 2,000 ., ,,s airo. The world has ‘;..in(red its material resour ' ■ into many new forms the niffht that Mary Joseph huddled with the PLUMBING TROUBLE! Call JON DANENHOWER NO 9-7661 or NO 9-7000 at Nite 1962 May this day light the way to contentment. ('Umax Barber Shop Black Mountain J.SSiS I Chll Cii' ,-a a were and Me ms '• -lan; chan-red : let iain day. the Kion etov Wa pro * ny Ti 1 ; !' f ■ . not know, \y1 th all of their me, ,n'A I!llt in the spirit of t sta^on, mankind must w, 'a it it is much nearer soivmg the dilemmas 'it >, 3/5. 3 i ■' - v. - -_ tha. w milted gainst the an H- IIUWV 1962 Peace be with you all during this Holy time. Jones bond Store Black Mountain !$.3i3i3iai&3;2(a3iaat>i3i3i3!»»3)2j§ Dalton's American Amoco Sta. BLACK MOUNTAIN Glory to the Holy night when the angels sang; glory to this Holy day GARLAND & LONG civilization, It Is vZC' neil With taxes< ai,t commitments to ss,? .k I:?-*" ™ September 18, “ S*. T a* hz ment nf rfl t0 thl’ a!'hieve i 6 by the At lantl« Charter and the Cov of the United Nations, riiwe pledges in no wise d2h 0,ir ^termination to dedicate our lives and fort 1 to hrmg about the ac complishment of laudable ovenants and needed goals. / 0 aIs florish with the ■'tiength needed to achieve i-m. A true dedication to t0 ,,ei‘ce' therefore, must be viewed with the knowledge , coalists who know the ob stacles. f n (’ne has yet been able to prophesy with accuracy what uture tyranny mankind .rough ,ts loaders will devise Or itself. Civilization, which has made vast strides in m a s t e r i n g communication technicalities, has yet to solve the barriers of geogra phy, languages, customs, and cultures. The ethical con septs of the Judean Son of Man, which are the corner stones of Western Civiliza tion, are not yet the think ing of other civilizations, fhose who strive for peace now the meaning of these problems. The verdict of history has yet to be written, but jet us hope that it will be recorded that in this year the nations of the world inched forward toward the goal of mankind for all ages, which is: "PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN.” LETTERS To The Editor Dear Sir: America’s newspapers gave outstanding cooperation to t h.1 F i • oa su r y D e pa rtm en V s freedom Bond Drive this year. On behalf of Secretary I Dilion, may I thank you in particular for the contribu tion your newspaper has made to the success of our ■sales eforts throughout the year. 'V ou can take justifiable pride in having performed an important service for your country in these times when the economic and military strength of America have such an important role in the preservation of peace. Furthermore, I know the Sav ings Bonds ads you have pub lished have had a part in starting many families a mong your readers on the way to financial security. Soon a Treasury Depart ment representative will call on you to present the Savings Bond newspaper adversiting compaign for 1963. In my opinion you will be seeing some of the finest ads we have ever offered. You’ll find they combine informa tive mesages with a strong patriotic appeal, and an at tractive appearance to earn high readership. Dear Editor: Enclosed is my check for renewal subscription to the Black Mountain News. We keenly anticipate it’s weekly arrival and it has proven most helpful to us in learn ing- about the Black Moun tain area, it’s people and activities. It was indeed a pleasure to meet and talk with you on our recent visit in your com munity. We haven’t yet made any decision concerning- the purchase of a retirement home, although we are serio usly considering property in Black Mountain as well as another nearby community. We regreted to learn of the fire damage recently sus tained at your home. We trust you will never have another such experience. Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season. Robert R. Hubner 4715 Central Avenue Western Springs, 111. —Female insects are usu ally more destructive than males. o tiFto'ie ter *a*K>*v mpk? to < The G r:' wish of all of us is that your holiday be ••• package of Christmas joy. R. C. BOWNESS General Contractor BLACK MOUNTAIN 1962 It’s Christmas and a joyful time. Let’s celebrate and give thanks for our abundent blessings. BILO SUPER MARKET C. S. PORTER H. M. NOBLITT SWANNANOA Is ■ REFLECTIONS • ■ ! IT WAS THE WRONG CAR! Who was the man who had his car painted and decorated at the Jack Leatherwood-Verlie Lawing wed ding by mistake? A group of friends, while the wedding was in progress, slipped up and decorated what they thought was Jack's car and then hid to watch the couple's surprise when they discovered what had been done. But they—not Jack—got the surprise of their life when a strange man came out of the church, got in the car which they had prepared for Jack, and drove away. Now they are wondering what he thought when passing motorists turned their heads to read with amusement the “Just Married” signs painted in bold letters on the sides and back. Since nothing has been heard, those in on the secret wonder if he has discover ed the prank yet or if he has chosen to ignore it. —R— SECOND MISTAKE! Shortly after Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wallin had settled in their seats at the Owen High-Canton basketball game last week, Mr. Wallin received a message to come down to the door and to bring his overcoat. Slightly puzzled, he did. There he found a man waiting with his—Mr. Wal lin’s overcoat—which he wanted to trade for the newer coat which Joe had picked up at the PTA pancake sup per at the Swannanoa School. When the two coats were placed side by side the error was obvious but at first glance they looked exactly alike. When he started to leave the school, Mr. Wallin took the wrong coat which was hanging side by side with his. All is well that ends well but Joe is wondering if the owner of the new model coat which he (Mr. Wallin) had in his possession for a short while believed that it was a mistake. As a character witness (uninvited, that is) for Mr. Wallin I’ll say that it was. —R— GROUP ENTERTAINS LIONS CLUB A group from Owen High School, led by Richard Hipps, band director, gave a very fine program of Christmas music for the Black Mountain Lions club in their final meeting of the year at the Monte Vista last week. Members included Sonny Perkins, Charlie Sanders, and Kenny McMahan, tenor; Donna Genetti, Sharon Davis, and Ann Campbell, alto; Sara Marcia Perley and Kaye Patton, soprano; Steve Higgins, Garry Kilby, and Hershel Pressley, bass, and Madeline Leonard, pianist. This group sings with a professional touch. •—R— IF YOU DON'T JUMP, I'LL PUSH YOU! A man was perched atop a building in a large Southern city, and it looked like an attempted suicide. A policeman made his way to the roof to persuade him not to jump. “Think of your Maw and Paw,” pleaded the cop. "Ain't got any." “Well, think of your girl friend.” "I hate women." “All right,” said the cop desperately, “Think of) Robert E. Lee.” "Who is he?" “Jump, you darned Yankee.” AND another one: A mother said to her little boy, “I am so glad to see you sitting so quietly while | your father takes a nap.” Replied the kid, "I'm just watching his cigarette burn down to his fingertips." —R— MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS This year may you have the merriest Christmas ever. To you and yours we wish all the best. May Santa’s pack be loaded with gifts made especially for you. —R— Gun For Gift! “Daddy, I want a gun for Christmas.” And many boys and maybe a few girls will get their wish Christmas morning. Mother is probably wondering now is Junior old enough to have a gun and Dad is shopping around to get the best buy. In choosing a gun, keep the youngster in mind. You should pick the gun that is easiest for his inexperienced mind and hands to use. If he is primarily interest ed in squirrel hunting and target practice, a .22 rifle will do, but if he likes all round hunting, perhaps you ! should choose a shotgun. What are the qualities of a j good first gun? The three most important ones are simplicity, dependability and safety. Most single-shot bolt action shotguns and .22 rim fire rifles meet these require ments. So does the break back or tipup single barrel t shotguns. They also have these points that make them ideal: the youngster can easily understand how they work; many must be manual ly cocked; the hammer or plunger is external, where it is easily seen; the bore can be easily and safely ex amined; they are easily taken apart for cleaning. The .22 rimfire is the ob vious choice when choosing a rifle caliber for the begin ner. Perhaps the biggest chance for error is choosing the proper shotgun gauge. Typically the .410 is picked for a first shotgun. Th • 410 is effective only in thi hands of an expert becausi of the small shot load. Mos • 410’s are full choke, which calls for accurate shooting. Also the variety of shells available is extremely limit ed. Perhaps a 20 gauge will be a better choice, the recoi. is light and the shot load i: adequate. Twenty gauge gun. are available in severa chokes and a variety of shells are available. You should choose a gun that will fit the youngster. It is poor economy to get an ad ult size and expect the youngster to “grow to fit it.’’ Many manufacturers make youth sized rifles and shotguns that can be restock ed to adult proportions. Keep your holidays happy by giving your child a bonus ; gift—a lesson in gun safety. A proper respect and attitude toward gun use is more im portant than the gun itself. Have your youngster learn and practice safe gun handl ing. You can get informa tion through the National Rifle Association Hunter Safety Program that is being carried out by the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commis sion. « 0 high school students STUDY INCOME TAX LAW The Internal Revenue Ser vice announced today that its program +o equip high school students with a basic know ledge of Income Tax Law will again be emphasized this year. For the past eight years, the IRS has made available to all junior high and high schools throughout the coun try a packet of instructional material and student hand outs. In North Carolina, the percentage of schools par ticipating in this program is (58 per cent. Many of the high school students who have participat ed in this short course have found it immediately helpful to them and their families. The IRS spokesman en- ; couraged high school princi pals to place their order for these free materials as soon as possible by contacting the District Office in Greens boro. In addition to the text and quiz material, Internal Reve- 1 nue has three documentary j films available which can be furnished for viewing by the students. Shipments of the materials to schools will begin about January 2, 1963. S/5 WILLIAM WATSON ASSIGNED TO OKINAWA Army Specialist Five Wil liam E. Watson, whose wife i Katharina, lives at 4937 j Vulcan Dr., El Paso, Tex., j recently was assigned to the 61st Artillery on Okinawa. 1 Specialist Watson, a radar operator in the artillery’s Battery D at Fort Buckner, entered the Army in 1943. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Watson, 266 High School rd., Black Moun tain, and attended Black Mountain High School. Christmas cS 1962 V5 We're always glad to serve our customers. Davis Sinclair Service station Black Mountain SOUTHERN BELL 83 YEARS OLD ON DECEMBER 20 Southern Bell will become a vigorous 83 year.-; old on December 20. On December 20, 1879, Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company was of ficially incorporated. The new company began opera tions with 1,246 telephones in 11 Southern cities. Five locations were included in Virginia, which is not now part of Southern Bell. Today, Southern Bell ser ves nearly 8,000,000 tele phones in nine Southeastern states. Also, some 361 inde « « >t (e« <€ tg •?.