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The Kings Mountain Herald Established 1889 . . ? _ A weekly newspaper devoted to the promotion of the general welfare and published for the enlightenment, entertainment and benefit of the citizens of Kings Mountain and its vicinity, published every Friday by the Herald Publishing House. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Kings Mountain, N. C., under Act v Of Congress of March 3, 1873 EDITOBIAL DEPARTMENT Martin Harmon .. Editor-Publisher Charles T. Carpenter, Jr y. Sports, Circulation, News Mrs. P. D. Herndoh . .. . .. ........ . . ... . . Society Dorothy McCarter Advertising, News MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT 7 Eugene Matthews Horace Walker Ronald Moore Ivan Weaver* ^ r--. Paul Jackson . (?--Member of Armed Forces) TELEPHONE NUMBERS? 167 or 283 SUBSCRIPTION RATES, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ONE YEAR ? $2.50 SIX MONTHS ? $1 .40 THREE MONTHS? 75c BY MAIL ANYWHERE TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. Ill John 1:11. Water A hot, dry sumpier, followed by a dry autumn has created water shortages in many areas of North Carolina. Rural citizens have been faced with wells which had gone dry, and a number of cities have had to ration use of this common necessity of life which, until there occurs a shortage, most folk take for granted. The cities of Raleigh and Burlington have been heaviest hit during the dry , spell, but even Asheville, in the usually verdant mountain area, has banned the washing of automobiles. Kings Mountain, thus far, seems to be getting along all right, at least, there have been no statements of alarm from Gity Rail, though it has been several weeks since there was any overflow at the city lake. Kings Mountain is currently blessed because in 1924 it had the same water troubles now being experienced by other communities. Even then, the adminis tration which built the current water facilities at what was then considered huge cost, was accused of threatening the city with bankruptcy. The adequacy of the city's water sup ply coilld be questionable in the future, and certainly by the time the bonds on the current plant are finally retired in 1%8. It will thus be interesting to read the reports and recommendations of the en gineering company which is scheduled to present its survey of the water sys tem in the near future. The city should not wait until some future dry season forces the expansion ol the system, meantime jeopardizing the health and welfare of the commun-. ity, to anticipate future increased calls on its water distribution system. Community Day Kings Mountain churchwomen join Friday in the observance of World Com munity day, in which they do their part with other churchwomen of the nation in giving tangible evidence of Christian ity to other and less fortunate people of the globe. This year, church women of the na tion are colecting blankets to send to and privation. As important, interna tional scholarships are to be provided in order to give a segment of other na tions, at least, a glimpse of the thinking and ideals of this nation. Most people agree that there would be no problem of keeping world peace if the people of the world could know each other as well as the people of, say, North Carolina, know the people of So?'th Ca rolina. The barriers set up by nations to pre vent free transit of people and ideas do not make for understanding and there fore for peace. Kings Mountain church women de serve the -support of the community in their World Community Day contribu tion to understanding in a tension-filled world. The theme of the observance is "Live Thy Faith"., of which Kings Mountain women are giving tacit evidence. dence. Buy a broom or door-mat from the Lion who calls at your door this week end or next. The proceeds mean a con tinuation of active employment for some sightless North Carolinian and money whereby the Kings Mountain Lions club can purchase glasses for some needy school child. Kings Mountain's annual Woman's Club Floral Fair will be held Friday, and all citizens will want to attend this always-interesting event. Winnie Back The return to power of Britain's great wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, came 'as good news in the United States, where he was definitely the popular choice in an election in which his American friends could do nothing more than to serve as well-wish - ers. . He returns to power at the age of 77 and as the first minister of a nation in economic trouble and in political trou ble. Churchill was able to win, albeit with a small majority, without making rash promises or offering easy cure-alls for Britain's difficulties. He has said, "The situation is bad, but I have seen it worse." Certainly he has, for there was the long period from 1940 to 1942 when almost all the news regarding Britain's forces in World War II was bad. Answering the charge leveled at him during the recent campaign that he was a "warmonger", Churchill countered with the promise that he would seek a top-level conference between Stalin, Truman and himself, in an effort, once again, to settle difficulties between Rus 1 sia and the Western World. Churchill may not be successful in this effort. The idea hasn't h'ad a very warm welcome even in Washington, much less Moscow. But it will be remembered that Churchill had the personal courage to visit Moscow in the dark days of 1942 and give Stalin the bad news that there would be no Second Front in Europe in that year. It is hard to over-estimate personality in politics, either on the local or world level. Such a conference, if held, might ease the world tensions, and could hard ly do any harm. It can be assumed that Churchill enjoys Stalin's respect, if not his love! Churchill's vast prestige as the Brit ish architect of victory in World War II cannot be underestimated. He may be unsuccessful in his comeback attempt to stabilize Britain and to ease world ten sions. but most of the world's provinces are glad he's getting the opportunity. Research Referendum Farmers of the state will vote Satur day to determine whether, for a three year period, a five-cents-per-ton assess ment will he added to the price of seeds and fertilizers, with the proceeds of the assessment to be used for research. The arguments in favor of the small assessment appear overwhelming, when review of the increase in agricultural production of North Carolina during the past ten years is considered. Great strides have been made in this state and more are to be made. The research proerram, if suported, means that the strides will be longer and the pace faster. The agricultural research program in cludes both preventive work in anti-dis ease and pest catgories, and positive work in the development of new meth ods of farming, new varieties of seeds and plants, and other means of. raising ever upward the changing figure known as "normal yield". The vote should be favorable. It is good business to invest a small sum to learn ways and means of getting a great er harvest from the same amount of acreage. ' Attend the final games of the Gram mar Grade football season Monday night. The little fellows put on quite a spirited show. 10 YEARS AGO Items of news about Kings Mountain area people and events THIS WEEK taken from the 1941 files of the Kings Mountain Herald. Kings Mountain's newest credit jewelry store is now open to the public. Mr Still, the owner and manager extends to all a cordial welcome. Mr. J. E. Herndon. President of Kings Mountain Country Club, Inc. states that the stock certifi cates have been issued to mem bers who have paid up in full. Social and Pergonal Mrs. Paul Nelsler honored her house guest on Wednesday by entertaining with a bridge lun ceon. Mrs. Arnold Riser was a most delightful hostess when she en tertained at a bridge luncheon at her home on East King Street Wednesday. A most delightful meeting of the Home Arts Club was held at the home of Mr*. Jacob Coo j per Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. William Craig, Jr. and small daughter, Peggy Wrenn spent the past week in Leaks ville. Mr. and Mr?. Allen Julian of New York City are house guests sof Mr. and Mrs. Paul Neisler. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Page vi sited Mr. Jim Page near Chester last week. Mr. Page was on war maneuvers. Mr. and Mn Carl Mayes and children, Ann and Buddy have moved to Mayesvllle, N. C. where Mr. Mayes is connected with the Superior Stone Co. Mrs. L. L. Benson will have as guests (or the weekend; Mr, and Mrs. Loudermilk, Mr. and Mrs. Lamont Benson and son, Larry of Kanna polls. MARTIN'S 'MEDICINE' By Martin Hanaon Ingredients: bits of nev'8, wisdom, humor, and comment. Directions : Take weekly, if possible, but avoid . overdosage. November Notes Here we are again, with Oc tober past and the Year 1951 bearing down hard on Christ mas. n-n * The title of today's piece could well have substituted "comments" for "notes", at the start, but the aproaching arri val of Christmas reminds that certain arrangements must also be made with the banker, if the proper amount of Christmas cheer is to be spread around, n-n As usual. It seems impossible that five sixths of a year has vanished, but it has. It was only yesterday that the New Year had arrived, that income tax day was near, . that the weather was turning hot. Now it's heater time again. ' \' . . ' -1MI ' November comes from the Latin word meaning nine. And, acording to our most reliable sources, November was the ninth month on the Roman cal endar. When the Roman calen dar was ditched, November be came the eleventh month, which must have been some what confusing to those who lived in the day of the change over. After all, look what grief and turmoil a fling of Daylight Saving Time causes. n-'n "Novem" is also a name for an ancient dice game. Dr. Web ster informs, in which the real, artist could roll out five's and nine's with better than average' regularity. I don't know wheth er the demise of the Roman cal endar had anything to do with dice-throwing or not, but the game of "Novem" appears to be mighty similar to an inter esting, sometimes expensive present-day game familarly known as "craps", "rolling the bones", etc. In the modern-day game, the medicinal gaming advisers relate, the magic num bers are seven and eleven. Thus "novem" has advanced two di gits, Just as November did on the calendar to become the eleventh month. n-n Once upon a time, November was turkey month, or exit-tur key month as the truth might be. Some Pilgrim put a ball through a turkey's noggin on one of those early Thanksgiv ing days, and ever since Tom Turkey and his harems have had a difficult time navigating the month of November. Though the World Almanac and other medicinal sources of spot information offer no light on the subject. I suspect that turkey mortality remains high est in November, but other months are becoming more and more difficult. If I were presi dent of the Turkey Life Insur ance Society-, I would rate the deep-freezer manufacturers as my biggest enemies. * n-n In spite of the nearness of Christmas, the impending arri val of cojd, nasty weather and the other difficulties of Novem ber, my good neighbor Halbert Webb and I are not in the least reluctant to see October pass. October has, indeed, been a try ing month, with disaster-filled Saturdays, which make It rea sonable to assume the Hallo we'en goblins didn't wait until October 31 to spread their may hem. In Halbert'8 instance, the Virginia goblins spoiled the Duke homecoming and made him regret a last-minute deci sion to attend. In my instance, I find it necessary to blame Harry Truman for getting the Baptists stirred up in such fash ion. While I did not notice any pictures to prove it, I wouldn't be surprised if Dickie Davis sat on the speaker's stand with Harry at Winston-Salem. I did not pass by the Baptist-Metho dist church corner Sabbath morning dyring church hour, but I would guess that there was no compai ison as to which group won laurels for lusty singing. n-n Both Halbert and I, of course, can still live in hope. The last straw will likely have parted for one of us by 1:30 p. m., Saturday, November 24. That afternoon it's Carolina-Duke in Duke Stadium. ??a Dotted Notations: The new tax rates take their first bites out of paychecks and pay enve lopes this weekend . . . but Con gress, like all winds, blew some benefits about 1 . . School Principal Rowell Lane, who looks after the money at ath ? letic contest, won't have to be making out admission tax re ports henceforth, estimates the change will enhance the school's athletic coffers and fu ture equipment by about $300 for the final two home football games alone . . . and snuff us ers should benefit, too. if the tax reduction is passed on to the consumer . . . personally, I'm not interested at all in that j particular tax reduction . . . The British must have more sense than we do". . . they had a big election laM week, bat no body stayea glued to the radio Viewpoints of Other Editors By A. C? Cordon] ACROSS . 1 ? Requirement? 5 ? To f<ftgivt 9 ? P*rt of a ibtp 10 ? Garden utensil i 1} ? Employer 14 ? Preposition jtS ? Turkish smoking utensil (pi.) 16 ? Regal Orders (abbrev.) 17 ? Preft* *^c*tng half 19-r-In writing. ? foot con*" fitting of a short syllable followed by a long one 11 ? The tcience of wealth 2 i ? Espunge J J ? Queried 29 ? Preposition 30 ? To b< insubordinate 33 ? Chemical symbol for silver 34 ? To send forth Thii and That 34 ? Ursa vine Sirvice (abbrevT) 37? Cooa 39? Fastidious 40 Mineral for powder 41? Wise 43? F&h (pi) ? ? Extents ol time 9-*-Adhetive 1 1 ? Approval 13 ? Dressed JO? Sideways; obliquely 1 J? Poetical "above 7 4S^TW?UK^h" (,bbfev > ?? 8ph^?l 46 ? That which turns 34 ? ...m. ? - asevswvuuiwc IRQ 4 6 ? That which turns 48 ? Scottish "ooe" J* ,fa"* P*st 31 ? Unrefined mineral 32 ? Neat 34? The lowest point 33 ? Effeminate man (colloq.) DOWN I? To observe J -Comparative suflU t3?ZL?r,oc>f*~ J^^of the am (poas.) 24 ? Adjective suffix 26 ? Kdce 2? ? The self 31? Person entitled to vote (Pi ) 34? To attempt 3*? Arranged in layers 37? llsl?i r-jdy 38 ? Inquisitive (colloq.) 4 2 ? Birthplace of Shakespeare 44 ? Woman of social distinction 47 ? Measure of area 30 ? Ancient sun |od S3 ? Part of verb "to be" ~?? rwi VI veto to Of See The Want Ad Section Fox This Week's Completed Puxzle CROSSWORD NOW IT'S OFFICIAL Concord Tribune The coined word "teenlcide" ? used to describe a certain type of reckless automobile driving ? now comes officially into the lan guage. Funk & Wagnalls diction ary defines it: "Killing; caused by recklessness, bravado and immature Judge ment of teen-age automobile dri vers." Evidence of the growth pf "Teenlcide" Is to be found in the added Insurance which automo bile owners must pay when the car is driven by a person under 25 years of age ? even though that person is by no means the only or principal driver of the car. The evidence can also be found in the columns of any newspaper ? where the acounts of automobile accidents pile up the lists of dead and injured. The e is probably no one an swer to the problem, and per haps no combination of answers that fits every case. But one of the best of the pos sible solutions is the driver train ing course such as that taught in the Concord schools. There teen agers are taught not only how to operate a car in the safest man ner but also the accelerating chance of accident when the safe ty margin is exceeded. The dem onstrations should prove effec tive. Only through education and enforcement wil lconditions be changed to the point that the dictionary publishers can mark "obsolete" after the definition of "teantcfde". all night to see whether a BBC Kaltenborn was going to choke ... it would have been no use, for the British count a while, J then go to bed, then start a new day and count some more . . , this Is inconceivable In this country, where no lock would seem strong enough to protect the boxc? .... a-n Borrowed wisdom: Oddly en ough it is less painful to re member the times we were wicked than the times we were rediculous. BELIEF ROLLS REVEALED Transylvania Times When President Trurtian sign ed the five and a hall billion dol lar tax increase bill Saturday, he expressed strong disapproval of the Jenner "rider," which now permits states to publicize re lief rolls without losing federal aid. ? This has been an issue before the country for many years and at the recent conference of Gov ernors at Gatlinburg, Tenn., the chief executives crawled all over Oscar Ewing, social security ad ministrator, for cutting off fed eral relief money from Indiana when that state decided to pub licize the relief rolls. North Carolina did hot wait for enactment of the Jenner "ri der" to move to purge relief rolls in this state. The last general as sembly passed a law providing that relief clients having proper ty would be required after the first of this month to place a lien on it in the amount of relief received. The result was a ten percent drop immediately in the number of relief clients. We ex pect an even greater decline as a result of the Jenner "rider.*' President Truman, who seems to have a genious for concocting silly objections to what he dis likes, said the Jenner provision "May well result in unwarrented publicity and personal indignity and unhappiness" among relief clients. We are unable to see why a person deserving relief should ob ject to his identity being revealed but we can readily understand why a moOcher would prefer to remain unknown. Implicit in the President's argument is the be lief that deadbeats should be per mitted to remain on the relief rolls. They vote, too, of course. We heartily approve of the Jen ner "rider." We feel that the man who putt up the money is entitled to know who gets It and for what. Burley tobacco yields for 1961 are estimated at 1,650 pounds per acre, compared with 1,700 pounds in 1950. LETTER TO THE EOITOR 507 South Davis Avenue Richmond, Virginia Am enclosing check to cover my subscription to the Herald for the next two years. Could not well do without it as it keeps me fully advised as to the move ment of my many Kings Moun tain friends, also to the wonder ful progress the town is making. I sincerely trust you will keep it a live county weekly, for in my humble opinion, the make-up <?f your paper and the complete cov erage of the news of your town and community, makes it rank as one of the best county weeklies in North Carolina. It was indeed a shock to learn of the death of my very good friend, John Plonk. John had a pleasing and friendly personality and I know that he was a friend, indeed, to those who merited it. and one of the memories I will always carry with' me is that of counting John as one of my very best lriends; an$ this goes for several other Plonks as well. Yours sincerely Leslie McGinnis EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED iDR. D. ML MORRISON OPTOMETRIST IN KINGS MOUNTAIN MORRISON BUILDING} On Each Tuesday and Telephone 318-1 Friday Afternoons EVENING BT Hoars 1 to 5 P. M. APPOINTMENT (eel BRIGHTER '* ? ' tomorrow! enjoy CH today! First National Bank FIBST NATIONAL BANK Bonk Credit is elastic, and yields great advantage to those who can command it. Cultivate a friendly understanding with your bank. We are anxious to know all worthy people in our community, in order that we may serve them better. DMnro w ill) fUNIES Over 300 years ago, a Spanish ship loaded with fine horses, was wrecked on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Today, on the lonely dunes, there still exist descendants of those horses. These ponies are rounded up once or twice a year to be sold as riders or pets. At one time, all the Outer Banks contained ponies. Now they are confined mostly to Coraooke Island and to Shakleford and Core Banks. PRESENTS INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA Cool Off In Summer's Heat! Eat
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