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i^GE SIX ,*r •)tr;. THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD. KINGS MOUNTAIN. N. C. Thursday, December 20, 1973 THE TAR HEEL SPOTLIGHT I Every student in the nation I learns at one time or another (the ^ State capitals by name and io- cation and everyone knows North I Carolina’s capital was named for I Sir Walter Raleigh; but very few I Tar Heels know our state’s seat I of government was almost nam- led Bloomsbury. That was the original name ! tor the area when Joel Lane, known as the Father of Raleigh, claimed the land and built a new home at the small cross roads of iBloomsbury. Many things have changed since then too, Back in 1760 when his home in what leigh, the area was Johnston County. Later Lane chose to name hi.s new home ‘'Wakefield” in honor Of Margaret Wake, wife of Gov. Vyilliam Tryon 11765-1771). “ Ten years later, the General Assembly reduced the size of Johmston, Orange and Cumber land counties, saying the citizens had to travel too far to ("ourt, and ordered Lane and others to lay out the boundaries for a new county of Wake. Lane, a well-known landowner, slittesman and ixditician also starved in the Revolutionary War as a Lieutenant Colonel. He serv ed under his father-in-law in the Wake County regiment. Lane built is now Ra- also part ol Following the war his planta tion and its central Iwation be came so popular with travelers he had to buTld a public inn near hi.s home to accommodate those other than his clo.sest friends. The inn was the scene of many early General .\ssembly meetings and many government decisions were likely worked out there over a tankard of refre.shment. Lane .served as the Wake Coun ty representative to the State Senate from 1782 to 1795 and was one of five representatives to the Constitutional Convention in Hillsborough in 1788 for the purpose of choosing a site for the permanent State capital. I He and other landowners offer- ! ed tracts of their plantations \ near Bloomsbury for the estab- ; lishment of Raleigh. Lane offer ed 1,000 acres which were pur chased by the Assemibly for two dollars per acre to become the new capital. Lane died in 179.5 leaving Wakefield to his 10-year-old son Thomas who later sold the es tate to bis sister’s husband. In later years the house changed hands several times. In 1927 the Wake County Com mittee of the Colonial Dames of I America purchased the home and moved it 100 yards to its present location on Hargett Street, where it has since been maintained as an historic site by the Dames. Growing Plants Add Cheer DICTIONARIES WEBSTER Library size 1973 edition, brand new, still in bo.x. Cost New $45.00 Will Sell lor $15 Deduct 10% on orders of 6 or more Make Checks Payable to DICTIONARY LIQUIDATION and mail to Presently the State’s archae ology section, under the Division of .-\rchives and History, working with a special class from Ra leigh’s Meredith College, has been searching for the old foun dations from the Lane home or the location of the plantation’s outbuildings, such as blacksmith’s shop and ice house. The departmen*’ ^inef airohae- ologist. Dr. ■■■ .jiuckman, says old d ...s and sketches of t' ...le indicate there may .lave been a basement and the recovery of any old items or ar tifacts from the Lane (property could be used for display in the restored home. Add a little cheer to ?your home this winer by growing flowering or foliage plants. Such is possl.le even if you don’t a sunny window. I 'Henry J. Smith, North Caro- j lina State University extension I landscape horticulturist, says i that it isn’t always necessary that the window receive a lot of sunlight. Some plants do veny well with no direct sunlight at all. They can get along on re flected lights. Smith suggested that a photo grapher’s light meter be used to check the light intensity near the window where your local plants will be located. An intensity of 50 foot can dles for 12 hours a day is suf ficient to develop flowers of bulbs, such as tulips, daffadols. Paper White Narcissus, lily of the valley and amaryllis. To measiv'e the lihgts that falls on the place where the plants can be kept, lay two sheets of white paper flat, one above the other. Hold a light meter six inches above the pap er. Be careful not to cast a shawod. Multiply the meter reading by four and you will have ap-prox- mately the foot candles of light that will e available to the plants. Bulbs take less light than most other flowering plants. Child Usually Is Spoiled By Parents is no need to shock a child with reality before he Is ready to haidle it. SNOW JOB ■In the case of Santa, a child who is left to his own imagina- I tion will gradually and smooth- I ly adjust to the truth without souffering any scars of disillu sionment. Also keep in mind that it isn’t Santa that spoils children into RALEIGH. — Is it wise to let children believe in Santan Claus? Some parents wonder if talk ing about an imaginery gift-giv-. ... er will foster unrealistic ideas expecting too much. Epoiling is in children. They fear that when ^ont oy adult who give multi- a youngster learns the truth he *udes of pr^ent on birthdays as will .ce disillusioned and dis- '^ell as at Christmas. trustful. Or they beleieve that children who thinks gifts come from San ta will be spoiled into de demanding a lot of toys, note extension family relations spe? cialists. North Carolina State universoity. Are these people right? Should parents get rid of the Santa myth when the child is still very young? It probably isn’t necessary, the specialists observe. Children’s play is full of unrealistic ideas cowboys and Indians, imaginary friends. Many adults are cynical. They believe that Santa Claus has been commercialized and expoit- ed by aMdison avenue,. But children aren't cynical, their approach is fresh and they are delighted ifcy Santa, just as we were when we were young sters. Whllp up some artificial snow for tree boughts or tnandle ar rangements. Combine two table spoons of soap flakes with 1-2 cup cool water in a large i.owl. Beat with rotany beater untl suds stand in stiff peaks. Slow ly beat In 1-3 cup Instant laun dry starch. Apply "snow” to evergreens, artificial greens ot bare branches with fingers are a paint brush. Before mixture dries completely, press in orna ments for added attractiveness. HO.ME FASHIONS As the interest in Americena, ethnic designs, clasuals and dress-up, 11 h e natural look continues, [greater emphasis Is being plac As he grows older, these real-igd on detailing of home' lash- istics ideas gradually disappear ions. Denims, dots, ginghams and the child makes a normal adjustment to the realities of life. Forst most children, this ad justment is a smooth one. There tension cialist. Most pot plants need about 500 HERALD PUBLISHING HOUSE Box 752 Kings Mountain, N. C. 28086 C.O.D. orders enclose $1.00 good will deposit. Pay balance plus C.O.D. s’hipping on delivery. Be satisfied on inspection or return within 10 days for full re fund. No dealers, each volume specifically stamped not for resale. Please add $1.25 postage and handling. 11:15-12:24 Minor excavations will continue for several weeks at the site of Raleigh's oldest home, a place that served as the scene of many important incidents in the early history of North Carolina and its capital city. foot candles each 12 hours and Average union wage rates for louilding trade workers in cities I of 100,000 persons or more in- i creased 1.7 per cent in the third I quarter of 1973 and 4.9 per cent ‘ over the year ending Oct. 1, 1973, I the Labor Department reports. shouldn't be attempted, which will receive direct sunlight, or a large east, west or north win dow, which receives the full re flected light of the ky. Smith suggested that if you need more light, u:l d a table or floor lamp. Flourescent tubes are especially good, ome special tight fixtures are available with ulant holders attached. These to the necessary needed by the are "tuned in' foot candles plants. In addition to the proper that brighten yourshrdlahlhetw amount ol light, the plants that grighten your home this winter should 'ce kept as near the proper temperature as pos sible. The ideal temperature for flowing plants is 60 degrees. Even with the current energy conserving effort, this is a litt.e lower than most homes are kept. Fortunately, most plants grown by amateurs are somewhat tol erant of a considerable range of temperature. One suggestion: If you have a south win-dow, the plants close to the glass will help keep them cooler than if they are located near the center of the room. and patchworks are receiving at tention via ruffles, bord?,- de signs and delicate embroidering, says Mrs. Edith -McGlamery, ex house furnishings spe- North Carolina State University. FOR HIM Electric Razors by Norelco - Schick • 400-300 and Remington — Hair Dry-Stylers by Schick & Gillette. Hot Lather Machines. TOBACCO DEPARTMENT Pipes by Kaywoodie - Yello-Bole & Medico. All popular brands Cig ars, Cigarettes, Pipe Tobaccos. LOTIONS English Leather, Revlon's “Pub", Brut by Faberge, lean Nate, Karate, Old Spice, Yardley, British Sterl ing, lade East, Trouble. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Timex Watches Candies by Pangburn & Hollings worth. ~Ws, Mm Mickey Mouse Watches by Elgin. Leather Billfolds by Buxton. Fountain Pen & Pencil Set by Cros: & Shaeller. Cameras by Polaroid-Eastman-Key- stone - Polaroid Film - Eastman Film - Flash Cubes. All Photo Accessories. Electric Shavers in popular brands & Sizes. ■3 Intimate & Charlie by Revlon Bol de Bain • Love Cigarette Lighters by Zippo, Kay woodie, an dCricket Table Light ers. Wind Song & Cachet by Prince Matchabelli Christmas Wrapping Paper, Bows, Cards. Heaven Sent & Courdont by Helena Rubenstein '7/ a- 7) - S WE GIVE YOU SERVICE 739-2571 great Cardigans. Pullovers. Turtlenecks. Vests. Select his favorites for merry giving come Christmas mom. FROM $7.95 to $27.50 'Use Your Charge Card McGinnis Dept. 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