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Around Our TOWN Shelby SIDELIGHTS By RENN DRUM Sherilf Hugh Logan, who leaves office this week-end after years of faithful service, perhaps has never viewed himself In the role of a pa tient Job, but considering the hundreds of thousands of dollars he has collected in taxes without losing his temper, it seems as if he has given the venerable Biblical character a run for his money, or, rather, for his record. , __ Yesterday, in the closing days of his term and while he was already totalling up his books to turn them over to the new sheriff, a taxpayer strolled in. "How much are my taxes. Sher iff?" the visitor queried "Two dollars and eighty-three cents." answered the sheriff as he looked in the tax book. “Don’t seem to me that I listed that much property. I just nearly know I didn't,’’ the caller answered. “Maybe you didn't, but just think back now and see,” Sheriff Logan, replied, "before we go to too much trouble looking. Then the caller named over the several things he recalled listing,, he didn't mention an automobile. “Not have a car then?" asked the Sheriff, still smiling. “Yes, that's right, I did," the taxpayer answered. The sheriff grinned a bit. "Well, most people, I’ve learned, find something wrong with the amount of their taxes. They eith er didn't list that much, or they de clare taxes too heavy." the sheriff ruminated. "They don't worry me so much for it Just seems to be a way people have of complaining. "Why, there have been many times when taxpayers came in and with, ‘What caused my taxes to be so much higher this year than last?’ Before starting to argue with them I always reach back to last year's book, and a good part of the time I could show them there that their taxes were two or three dollars lower. Doesn’t do any good to fly up when they complain, for most of us complain about taxes, and the best way is just to show them the books. And, of course, there are times when mistakes are made.” SO, as we say, uie rewrmg tuei Iff may not have any ambition to be known as a patient man or of fice-holder, but his method of handling taxpayers during his many years, and nearly all of us tax payers want to work off a bit of steam when we have to pay, hasn't lost him many friends and lias made scores for him. j THE COTTON fcROP IS NOT ^hc only thing hats are wagered upon. An unsigned letter coming to <^he colyum reads: “If the city schools fail to op erate the full nine months, there will be another lost cause. I wagered a derby hat they would run the" full year. The color of the hat was not spec**" fied—perhaps I can pick up a bargain in a brown one.” Might see some of the lawyers like Peyton McSwain, Cleveland Oardner and A1 Bennett. Seems to us as if they once followed that brown-derby fad. WHILE TALKING ON THE schools, it may be a fine thing if they can be kept open. That view is based upon the spelling of a sign in Quinn's drug store telling of a play to be given at the high school. One line reads "Lauther and Fun,” Of course we may be dumb and that word “Lauther” may be a combination meaning both giggl ing and whoopee. i _ ;then there is a truck j operated by a coal firm in Shelby which bears a sign on the rear “Our Business is Black, But We Treat You White.” IF YOU’VE ALREADY PAID your taxes and liave nothing to howl about until the city light and water bill comes along again, don't forget that the extra cent tax on each gallon of gasoline goes into effect on April 1. That’s the "April fool” our recent legislature gave us. JUST JOTS: PEOPLE SURE DO fall for anything which has mys tery about it. Shelby people hove been visiting the King home at Sharon, S C., and many of them have brought back walnuts from the outhouse where the body of Mrs. King was found. So much per wal nut souvenir is charged, we under stand, and of course we would not intimate that the walnut pile may have been replenished . . . Despite The Star’s ballyhoo of the comic strip “Gus and Gussie," Ebeltoft still insets that "Mutt and Jeff" is the most entertaining of all comics . . . This is the week that most of the boys about town are saving so much out of the weekly check for the sweet thing’s Easter corsage—tnat is, those who get checks . . . Judging by their activity of recent weeks it seems as if Po lice Chief Poston and his bluecoats might tell Mr. Hoover something about enforcing the dry laws . . . Wonder where “Mr. Goben, the un dercover man,” is plying his trade these days? . . . “Milky” Gold, three team athletic captain and star at Shelby high, is also a crack pool shot and bowler—Just a born ath lete presumably . . , This is punk enough to have ben written next Monday, April Fool Day. COMITY NEWS OT BEAM'S Mill • Special to The Star.) Our Sunday school is progress ing rapidly. A large crowd was pres ent Sunday. Rev. G. P. Abernethy preached a very interesting ser mon Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Zem Williams and Miss Eula Williams spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Amos Wright of Fallston. Mr. and Mrs. Vert is Williams spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs. Thurman Smith of Shel- j by. Those attending the W M. S j Meeting at Fallston Sunday were j Mrs. Daisy Wright. Mrs. Bonnie | and Miss Euloiia Elliott and Mrs. j Vertis Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Williams j spent Sunday afternoon with Mr 1 and Mrs. Thompson Hamrick. The W. M. S. met with Mrs. Webb Barnette Tuesday afternoon with two-thirds of the members present. A fine program was en joyed after which a nice gift was made for the orphanage, Misses Eula Williams and Doyie Barnette served a delightful and ice cream course. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Hoyle spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Paul Bridges. Mrs. Ida Costner spent Monday ! night with Mr. and Mrs Clarence Costner. | Miss Davie Weight is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. J. Y. ! Elliott. Rev. G. P. Abernethy was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Au gustus Hoyle Sunday. Double Shoals Community News **-«-*'hmh * Radio Program Given. Personal , Mention Of People Coming t And Going. (Special to The Star.) The radio program given by the senior B. Y. P. U. last Sunday night was very interesting and umqde. Mr. JohnjU^Mc^tein had charge of the pr?Bf«C-:3iE«$h interest and’ enthusiast* » being -shown in the j series of special programs. Mr. Robert Wilson, a student at ; Chapel Hill, spent the week-end! with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Wilson. Master James and Little Miss Vir ginia Greene, children of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Greece had their ton sils removed last week at the Shel by hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Prank Harrill and children and Mr. and Mrs. Yates Harrill visited Mr. and Mrs, Mich eaux Harrill last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hawkins and son, Mr. and Mrs. Lane Brooks and son, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Brooks were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. i Marvin Gold Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gardner vis ited Mr. and Mrs. George Loofca doo Sunday afternoon. Misses Beatrice Blauton and Sarah Hamrick were the week-end : guests of Miss Annie Belle Davis. Mr. Elijah Brooks who works at Charleston. S. C. spent the week end with home folks. Mr. Fred Greene, supt. of the Sunday school, has been right sick. I Hope he soon regains his usual health. Mr. Hubert Price, a student at! Boiling Springs was ;i week-end visitor of Mi-, Walter Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Raymon Washburn : were visitors In the community Sun day afternoon. , Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Washburn I and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Malcom Putnam of the Zion com munity. Messrs. J. P. and J. L. White and Sam Anderson of Hillsboro, Ga., vis ited their sister Mi's. John Wright recently. Messrs. Newlan and Robert Lat-' timore returned to Baileys Mili tary institute after spending a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lattimore. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Washburn of Sylva also A. V., jr., a student at Boiling Springs spent the week-end in the community. I Mr. and Mrs. Hoyle Turner of Ellenboro and Prof, and Mrs. J. B. Jones and son. Paul, from Brevard were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Greene Sunday aft ernoon. 1 Mr. P. M. .Washburn of Shelby spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Washburn. Mr. Sammie Brooks had his tonsils removed at the Shelby hos pital the first of this week. He is [getting along nicely. First Female Agent Miss J !. Howard, first of her sex to be appointed Acting Agent Genera! in London,! England ^ But it runs in the family She’s the daughter of late John Howard. Agent Gen eral for Nova Scotia (IaUrnatloamJ Nitmtil mm sprigs NEWS OF WEEK Mrs. John Mint* Entertains. Sur prise Birthday For Mrs. Jabrz Hamrick. Personals. (Speoial to The Star.' Bolling Springs, March 28.-— Mrs. John Mlntz delightfully entertain ed the members of the Tongues and Needles club at her home Fri day evening at 8 o'clock. The home was beautifully arranged with jonquils and spireas. The regular business meeting was held which was presided over by Mrs. J. H. Jones in the absence of the president. One new member, Mrs. Robinson, was added ot the club. The next meeting will be held at the home ot Mrs. J. R. Greene. After the business metieng the guests enjoyed a social hour. A contest was engaged in. Mrs. pean White was presented a lovely paint ed vase tor having won in the contest. The hostess assisted by Mrs. Roslna Grigg and Mrs. Arthur Henderson served a delicious salad course. ' Mr. Ed White of Raleigh, spent weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. D. White. Misses Lois and Winfrey Ham rick of Charlotte spent the week end here at their home. Mr. Travis White of N C. State epftit several days of last week here with his parents, Ms. Alverose Greene who is In the Shelby hospital receiving treat ment for an infected hand, is im proving. Misses Mary Lovelace and Thelma Jolley attended the state teachers meeting in Raleigh last week. Miss Mildred Cabiness of the Union section spent the week-end with Miss Mary Lovelace. Miss Estelle Walker spent the week-end with her parents here. She was accompanied home by Miss Stenson for the Week-end. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Rollins and family of Mooresboro spent Sun day here with relatives. Mr. amd Mrs. Garland Greene and family attended the funeral of Mr. Chas. Wilkins in Shelby Monday. Mr. Wilkins was a relative of Mrs. Greene. Miss Paul of the junior college spent several days of last week at her home. The children, grandchildren and other relatives of Mr. Jabez Ham rick surprised him Sunday with a birthday dinner. All brought well filled baskets. An enjoyable day wras spent by all. There were many wishes for Mr. Hamrick to spend many more happy birthdays like; this ome. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gunter and! family of Bostic spent Sunday with! Mr. and Mrs. Avery Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Jolley spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Avery Buchanan. Mr. John Hamrick of Wake For est college is at home for the spring holidays. SPINDALE WOMAN HURT IN AUTOMOBILE CRASH Rutherfordton. — Mrs. L. M. Boone,of Spindale, is in the Ruth erford hospital improving from in juries received in a wreck when the car in which she and her hus band were riding collided with the mail truck of B. B. Freeman near the Seaboard depot. Jim Corbett Again. New York.—Jim Corbett is pro moting an all-American health carnival, a marathon of beauty, brains and brawn for amateur tal ent only. It will be in Grand Cen tral Palace next month. The most beautiful women will be chosen (street clothes compulsory); also the handsomest man; there will be prizes for lots of things, from tugs of war to dances. Try Sar Wants' Ads.; AUTHENTIC NEW MODES FOR EASTER AND SPRING AWAIT YOUR APPROVAL SELECTION AT THE PARAGON. m Coats - Dresses - Ensembles CAREFULLY SELECTED FOR QUALITY, SERVICE AND STYLE. RAYON BLOOMERS $1.00 - . ii'ii f>nP A good Dollar* bloomer in all the wanj^djcolors. Ex tyji sizes at same price. gQ‘ SILK GLOVES $1.00 TO $1.95 New and Attractive styles from Van Raalte. You will want to look your best Easter and no doubt you are planning a new outfit. A visit to our Ready-To-Wear Department will not only be a pleasure to you but a help in solving the problem. A very large selection of Coats, Dresses and Ensembles here for your selection. TWO SPECIAL GROUPS $9.75 and $16.75 ALL SPRING COATS NOW REDUCED— If you haven’t bought your Coat now is your opportunity. The entire stock now offered at-very attractive reduced prices NEW TUB FROCKS Short and Long Sleeves $1.95 To $9.75 (Guaranteed Colors) It's useless to try to make a frock when you can get such lovely styles already made and at these prices. A large assort ment. Various colors and styles, all pre-shrunk fast colors. New High Grade Linen Dresses Sizes 14 to 46 $5.85 You may buy linen dresses much cheaper but when you see these you’ll see the best—and such pretty styles and work manship. All hand made and colors are fast. — 200 NEW HATS — ‘ CHILDREN’S Spring Footwear lin the newer styles are here. Straps, pumps, oxfords and ties. $1.50 &UP JUST ARRIVED And we don’t mean they came yesterday either. They have just today been open ed and displayed. Never have we seen so many hats and never more beautiful. What a treat is in store for you—to come up and see them. Prices are most reas onable for such fine quality. $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 jj^ND UP FINEST QUALITY Easter Footwear NEW AND DISTINCTIVE STYLES $4.95 TO $10.00 Never in the history of this store have we had so many shoes— And when you buy from us you have the satisfaction ai know ing your purchase was right. We fit you cor rectly or we do not sell you at till. Many, many new and distinc tive styles here for you to see. \ CHILDREN’S FANCY SOCKS 25c TO 50c In every possible color and com* bination - And plenty of stylo.. NEW SHIPMENT SILK DRESSES% f9-rs Flate Crepes and Georgettes. Plain and Printed ^ patterns. f One and two piece styles. And this time we have lots of large sizes as well as the junior sizes. Come early for pick of lot. // Very Sheer Chiffons $1.95 CADETS Slim heel Unas, pointsfl or square A eamploto range o(the season’*, best shsdfr Including tha light es la ont-etoee fa ffce New Tub Suits $1.00 These dollar garments are exceptional values. Well made and guaranteed col ors. OTHERS $1-50 to $3-00 Linens, suitings and va rious combinations in these high grade suits. THE PARAGON DEPARTMENT STORE “SHELBY’S BEST.”
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