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The Cleveland Star SHELBY, N. (J. MONDAY - WEDNESDAY — IB'.IDA Y SUBSCRIPTION PRICE By M»U, per year By Carrier, per year----*auu THE STAR PUBLISHING COMPANY. INC. Mtft a WEATHERS___ President and ecutoi & ERNEST ROBE ----- — Secretary and rorernaD RENN DRUM...—____ News Bditoi U B OAXL_—_Advertising Managei Entered as second class matter January 1. 1905, at the postomce at Shelby. North Carolina, under the Act ot Congress. March a. ur/a We wish to call your attention to the fact that It is and nas oeen our custom to charge five cents per Une for resolutions of respect, eards of thanks and obituary notices, after one death notice nas been published. This will be strictly adhered to. FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1931 ______ Tn times of depression, says the office sage, misery loves companies. Postmaster Quinn is to be commended for having had restored the out-going mail services about 9 o’clock each evening. And t'he service is better than we were deprived of two weeks ago when a bus schedule was discontinued. A local merchant i£ said to be displaying a window card to this effect: “Men’s pants, one-third off.’’ If the weather grows hotter we blush to think of the next advertisement that impends. THE CEMETERY ADDITION THE DEAL WAS completed this week whereby the city buys twelve and a quarter acres adjoining the present Sunset cemetery. No one questions the fact that more land is need ed, as all the lots, or practically all, in the old cemetery have been sold off and no new’ lots were available. Now* that the addition has been bought, steps should be taken at once to clean off, grade and build roads in the new part, making available at once the lots in the new part. We cannot be lieve the tax payers would object to the spending of money immediately in putting the additional ground in fit condi tion for the last resting place of our dear ones. THE CASE OF MR. FALL ALFRED B. FALL, secretary of the inferior under President Harding has at last entered prison at Santa Fe, New Mexico, to serve a year and a day. He betrayed a public trust when he accepted a bribe of $100,000 to turn over a $1,000,000 oil reserve belonging to the people to those who wished to exploit it for their own enrichment. It is always pitiful to see one in trouble, especially an old man, but sympathy goes too far somtimes. There was more crookedness in the Harding administration than any other which has served this country and if we are to stop crime in high places as w-ell as low, punishment must be sure and swift, Mr. Fall’s punishment has not been so swift, neither has it been so heavy. The hands of justice have been light on his head, considering the high position he held and the magnitude of his offense. WILSON AND HARDING THE HARDING MEMORIAL, gracing a remote and peace ful (but prominent) knoll in the ex-president’s home city of Marion, was recently dedicated by a president and a for mer president of the United States. (Two men, according to Arthur Brisbane, who owe their position in the world to the dead man. Which is ironic.) But what about Wilson? That is the question raised in an eloquent, fluent, mov ing editorial appearing in this current weeks’ issue of the Hickory Record, reprinted from the Oklahoma City Okla homan, Calling attention to the fact that above the smouldering bones of a Harding, who wrote with a palsied hand, the blackest chapter in American history, rises a marble sarco phagus, symbol of the devotion of a nation, whereas the re mains of Wilson lie in obscurity, nationally unmarked and unsung—the paper asks the question—WHY? Why the white marble columns to the unfaithful, while the hero lies unrecognized? “Princely honors are paid”—we quote the final sentence of the editorial—“to the weakest man that ever served as president, wbkile the strongest president of our generation and a master spirit of our history sleeps in a neglected tomb.” The writer, fluent, sincere as he is—his sense of justice and fair play offended, we should say, is unduly affected. He should go back and carefully scan his history for proof that it is precisely the world’s greatest heroes who are pro verbially thus neglected. The world, he will find, in reading of the deeds of the past, is remarkably long on marble temples, and woefully short on common gratitude. And after all, what is a monument more or less? The world is cumbered with them. Commonly, we say, with some exceptions, they commemorate mediocrity. Harding him self, poor misguided accident that he was in high place, would have slept more peacefully under unmarked sod. His imposing monument only serves to over-emphasize his mis taken judgment. There is no telling the embarrassment Hoover and Cool idge suffered in composing their respective eulogies to the maligned departed. Wilson, we should say, in reality needs no monument. His character, his acts, his administration of his office in the trying period of the world war, and the real monument, built, to use a metaphor, into the hearts of the American people. !t would be graceful—beautiful—appropriate—fitting that his tomb be big and grand and imposing, so that his fel low countrymen might gaze with awe upon a symbol of the Justice and the power and the righteousness of the man who jstood, in office, for America. Lincoln comes to life in a way, and takes form for us, gaz ing upon his memorial at Washington. We seem to stand, as : we gaze upon the imposing pile, so to speak, in the shadow of his greatness. But Time will erect the monument to Woodrow Wilson —time and the historian’s pen. Meantime we may, as a na i ♦ ion, come to ourselves and recognize the fact that after all I we do owe something to this man who has meant so much 'to the elevation of American thought and character. The remains of Napoleon, as we recall, were not brought from St. Helena for many years. TAYLOR’S TEN YEAR PROGRAM T"\ RE TAYLOR, executive counsellor of the Governor has proposed a “ten year program for North Carolina” which at first blush seems to be a fanciful, fantastic scheme where by the state might work itself out of its financial difficul ties. We confess, we did not think the plan would restore the state to normalcy until we have read and studied his carefully prepared proposition. It does offer a meritorious basis on which to work, the beginning of a plan for the fu ture, to which other projects would be added as they would present themselves. It is a gloomy picture of our present condition which Mr. Taylor presents, for it points out the financial burden which we have heaped upon ourselves. The total bonded indebted ness of North Carolina, including that of municipalities and counties, is approximately $550,000,000. This is a stagger nig bu den for three million people to bear, only one-sixth of whom are tax payers. The state finds itself in the same fix individuals are in as to debt and Mr. Taylor says we cannot “save” our way out of our present difficulties. Then he proceeds with his plan for the economic re habilitation of the state. In the past we have had an idea that the promotion of new industries would put us ahead, but industries are in the same condition as individuals. There is a surplus of manufactured products and it would be folly to build more to compete with those we have. His “plan” includes an appeal to the tourist trade by the planting of trees, flowers and shrubbery along the high ways and thus making North Carolina the most beautiful state in the Union. In addition to landscaping the state, he would preserve and mark the points rich in historical inter est, would protect and foster our fish and game and have the state sponsor a great symphony orchestra to play while | the tourists play and pay. He would develop outdoor sports and draw millions of people from the entire South to classic games, such as prevail in California. Flowers and music reveal to us that Mr. Taylor has an aesthetic nature which is commendable in any man or state. However, bacon is more desirable than beauty, thrifty business principles more help ful than a Beethoven symphony to a state suffering economi cally as we are suffering at this time. Therefore, the Gard ner plan of “live-at-home” which has resulted in a $16,000, 000 increase in food stuffs is a “significant accomplishment’* as Mr. Taylor refers to in his “plan.’’ Some may laugh at Mr. Taylor’s suggestion of fragrant flowers and symphony music as helpful to the state, but they are good suggestions to follow after the state has marked its points of historic interest and heralded its climate and scenic beauty to the outside world. Mr. Rockefeller is spend ing $10,000,000 for the preservation of antiquities in Vir ginia and this is commendable, but Mr. Rockefeller is wise enough to know that millions of dollars will return to his company from the sale of gasoline sold to tourists who visit his project. In the east and Piedmont Carolina we are rich in his tory, while in the West we have our mountains and the Smoky park which can be made the playground for Eastern America, Little as we think of how fast pennies count, the state is collecting now on its gasoline tax a million dollars a month. At the present price of gasoline, the state tax amounts to as much as the oil refineries get for the product. If the consumption were doubled by Mr. Taylor’s tourist plan, the state would be well repaid for its efforts. We are particularly impressed with Mr. Taylor’s sug gestions as to our industries. The splash pine can and even tually will be the source of our print paper supply. Our tex tile mills need a Moses to lead them out of the wilderness. There is something radically wrong with out present system of manufacturing and selling textiles ai}d this accounts for poorly paid help, no dividends to stockholders and bankrupt cy for many. Would a giant textile trust solve the problem ? Mr. Taylor’s suggestions are provocative of deep study. Belwood Section Events Of Week Mis* Kstell Martin Wed* Rot Davis! Mr. Conch to Hospital—Scouts Off to Camp. Belwood, July 22 —A wedding of much interest to their many friends was that of Miss Estell Martin of Fallston, to Mr. Roy Davis, which took place on July 7. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parris Martin. The groom is the son of Mrs. Jimmy Davis. Born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Robfrt Norman a dainty daughter. Mr. Zero Couch was carried back to the Shelby hospital, Saturday, for a blood transfusion. Miss Florence Dayberry, nurse of the Ltncolnton hospital, is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elija Dayberry. Mrs. Fred Kelly, and son. Fred, Jr., have returned to their home in Atlanta, after spending several days with her sister, Mrs, Hugh Hoyle and Mr. Hoyle. Mrs. Amos Ledford of the Delight section spent several days the past week with her sister, Mrs. Jasper Childress. Miss Annie Richard spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. Plato Meade of the St. Paul section. Mrs. T. P. Deal of Rock Dale spent Wednesday with Mrs. Mack Smith. Miss Male Edwards has returned home after spending several days at Lake Junalaska. Mr. Lawrence Norman and daugh ter, Miss Selma, of near Casar, visited relatives in the community Friday. A large crowd attended the fid dlers convention at the Belwood school house Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Turner and son, Buddy, visited relatives at Lawndale, Saturday afternoon. Several from this community at tended revival services at Pleasant Hill Sunday morning. The pastor is assisted in the meetings by Rev. Seth Ivester, and Miss Dora Willis. Mrs. B. P. Peeler and children have returned home after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Reep of Kettirill. Mr. and Mrs. Craven and daugh ter, Miss Mary, of Hickory were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Peeler Sunday. Miss Martha Falls is in the Ruth erford hospital where she under went an operation for appendicitis but is getting along nicely. Misses Rosemary Peeler and Ala Brackette spent Sunday with Miss | Male Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Norman and daughter of Indiana are spending some time in the community with relatives. Miss Lucy Carpenter is spending some time in Cherry vllle with her brother, Mr. Forrest Carpenter ar.i Mrs. Carpenter. Miss Blanche Peeler had as her guests Sunday Misses Vivian Mar tin and X.illie What. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hopper and Misses Katherine and Sarah Patter son of Patterson Springs spent Sun day afternoon with Mrs. Elbe White. Misses Sarah and Katherine remained for a weeks visit. Misses Mildred and Verda Ram sey of Shelby were visitors in the community Monday. They were accompanied home by Mrs. S. L Gantt to spend a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dayberry and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sain. Mr. and Mrs. Win Willis and Mr. Mack Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifton King of Vale Wednesday morning. Scout Boys In Camp. The boy scouts left Monday for Tryon where they will spend several days. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Elkins and daughter, Miss Bernece spent last week-end In the eastern part of the state. They accompanied Miss Bernece to her home in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peeler spent Sunday wdth Mr. and Mrs. Ralph U. S. Completes 115 Buildings Washington, July 23.—The treas ury has completed 115 buildings of the expanded public building pro gram at a cost of $37,737,362. In addition there are under con tract 186 projects which when completed will cost $104,795,366. Sites have been purchased in the District of Columbia at a cost of $23,866,963 and 66 projects out side the District have advanced r.o or beyond the specification stage. When completed these will cost $68,041,800. The e rill re program, pushed dur ing the last year to aid the employ ment situation, will co6t the govern m e n t approximately $700,000,000 when finished six years hence. In A Fix Neighbor—Did 1 bring your lawn mower back last fall? Indignant Householder—No, you did not. Neighbor -Now what'll I do? I wanted to borrow it again. —Humorist Cleveland— A six-foot, bar was found in operation in a tent down town during the Shrlners conven tion. A half hour after It was clos ed another bar tender was discover ed passing out "information.” SALES SERVICE Labor Prices Considerably Reduced EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY You would not think of going to a barber that had no razor for a shave, then why take your ear to a shop with no equipment. 90% of the job is de pendent on the equipment. Our shop alone has more than $7,000.00 worth of tools and equipment. Bring your car to us for a real job. It costs no more to have it done right at the best equipped shop in the Carolinas. When in trouble call us, we have up-to-date wrecking service. Call telephony 39 before 6 o’clock, after that hour call 683-W and we will be on the job. Watch for the big showing of commercial units Saturday and Monday. ROGERS MOTORS SHELBY, N. C. — BETTER FORD SERVICE — Hull of Flay. Miss Hazel Richard Is spending several days with her sister. Mrs. Joluiny Buff. Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Peeler and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Lackey of Fallston Sunday afternoon. Misses Effie Wellmon and Vernle Male Morrison attended a party at the home of Miss Elenor Elliott of Beams Mill Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. iee McMurry and children, and Mr. and Mrs. C. K McMurry spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Tom Dixon of Lincolnton ! Mrs. J. T. Greene and sons, Messrs Odis and Oscar spent a few days last week with relatives at Latti more. Mrs. M. J. Wellmon is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Cletus Wright of Beams’ Mill. Miss Vernie Morrison of near Lawndale spent the week-end with Miss Effie Wellmon. Hanged. Korne—Did any of your ancesteih ever have any trouble with their neck? Borah-Yes, my grandfather hat! a knot behind his ear when he fell through the floor. Dealer <in "The Crazy Quilt > —You want to return the parrot after keeping it six months? What 's wrong with it. Purchaser — Th-the d-d-d am b-b-bird st-stutters. HOME OWNED STORES eveiu <9 Tolar Ueok^ , . . would find our service attractive, were Dixie'j summer sun hung in the North Pole shiest Hot weather marketing for foody is unnecessary I 1 Two thousand QSS grocers ... in six states, reach mor.e than a million hemes wftkly with their offer ings of —Economies in Foods I Why take less than our Service ... or pay more —than out Vricef CO U OS O H co Q u> 2 £ O UJ S O X FRUITS & VEGETABLES LARGE RIPE BANANAS - 4 lb*. .. 17c HOME GROWN CANTALOUPES - 4 for 30c FANCY HOME GROWN CORN — Dozen .. 20c FANCY CALIFORNIA LEMONS ~ Dozen . 35c Red Seal POTTED MEATS 7 CANS Carnation Evaporated — MILK — 3 TALL OR f* SMALL CANS __ I CAROLINA MADE FLOUR - 24-lb. Bag. 82C SHI VAR'S GINGER ALE - 3 Bottle. . • 25C O’BOY BREAD - Full Size Loaf - Only. 9c KRAFT’S CHEESE - i lb. Pkg.20C MORTON’S SALT - 3 Package* .. ..2$C WHITE HOUSE COFFEE Pound Tin 37c DUKE’S MAYONNAISE 8 Ounce JAR 19c IVORY FLAKES 3 10c Packages . .. IVORY HAKES talttfitopto every u>her, sag: "Vie Ivory to protect edits end wooteruT Q. S. S. SAVINGS JUMBO PEANUT BUTTER — Pound Jar___ SUNSHINE PACKAGE CAKES 6 — 5c Packages__ SNOW KING BAKING POWDER — 25-oz. Can BANQUET TEA i Pound Can_ EAGLE ROLLER MILL MEAL 10 Pounds __:____ SHELBY’S PURE PORK SAUSAGE — Pound WHITE HOUSE VINEGAR — Gallon ___ KARO SYRUP — 1| Pound Can___ 23c 25c 23c 25c 25c 25c 58c 15c F. F. V. CAKES & CRACKERS Oven Fresh — The Ideal Hot Weather Food! OCTAGON WASHING POWDER - 6 - 5c pkg*. . .. 25c Save the Coupon for beautiful new premiums! FLY-TOX 1 Pint Bottle 30c New York’s Distinguished Beauty Experts Advise— Palmolive Soap - 3 cakes .... 23c Stanback Headache Powder FOR THE SAFE AND SPEEDY RELIEF OF ACHES AND PAINS’ SMALL PEGS. 29c SHELBY 7-24-31 HOME OWNED STORES X o 2 m c 3 2 Pi D in H O S3 PI C/i
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