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Marion progress., 1948-11-04
TALL TALES
BY Elizabeth Whitten

l went into the cafe for lunch
last week and there wasn't an en-
pity table, so I asked some ladies if
I might sit with them. One of them
said to sit down, N besides she
would soon have to be going back
to work and, ooh, meeee," she sigh
ed dolefully, chow I dread itn'
The other one said she still had
fifteen minutes of her lunch hour
left and she wasn't going back un-
til it was up because "heaven knows
it's bad enough to go back at ALL"
When the ooh, niece" one left an
other lady came in and sat with US
and she said it was shame for any
one to have to work on a day like
this and somebody who came with
her said she wished the waitress
would hurry because she had to hur-
ry back to her ole, silly job.
And I felt grouchier than the
grouchest of them, but on the way
back began to wonder why we were
all so dissatisfied. It was a beauti-
full day with the skies the lovely
shade of blue you see only in Oc-
tober. The trees on Mount Ida were
wearing their gowns Of autumn
color with an air of grandeur.
And everybody should be feeling
in the best Of spirits, but we weren't.
Why? Sometimes 1 think maybe it's
because half the people in the
world are working too hard to look
at the beauty around them and the
other half are so content in their in
difference that they just don't exert
the energy to appreciate their sur
roundings.
It's like a story man told me
not long ago about stopping to see
a druggist friend of his in small
town. He said the friend welcomed
him and his party warmly, but when
he started talking the druggist kept
glancing nervously toward the front
of the store, then toward the back
and finally he patted the visitor on
the shoulder and said:
"Please, all of you just sit down
minute and I want to talk to you.
But first you'll have to excuse me
because, because - well, do you
see that boy at the fountain who
isn't doing anything? Well, those
people standing around the foun-
tain would like to be waited on, but
there is no ice in the ice compart-
ment. There is some ice in the back
of the store, but he won't go get the
ice because it isn't cracked. The boy
Marion progress., 1948-11-04
THE DAYS DIMENSIONS

Even as autumn days shorten, they increase
in height and breadth. 1t is as though there
were constant ratio which keeps the days in
balance and if it seems strange to think of any
day in such dimensions look about you, now
that the leaves are thinning out. The eye can
reach. New vistas open. The horizon is there
just beyond that row of naples from which the
mornings breeze has shaken shower of gold
and scarlet The sun sants in the window
where two weeks ago. the shadow of the elms
lay deep.
The hills are no longer remote; and at night
Marion progress., 1948-11-04
NOTICE OF SALE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY

North Carolina,
Mcdowell County.
Whereas, pursuant to and by vir-
tue of the laws of the State of North
Carolina, the undersigned now has
possession of and a first lien of the
following described personal prop
erty for materials furnished for and
labor on the following described per-
sonality in the sum of $43067, over
and above all credits or offsets; and
Whereas, default has been made
in the payment of the said indebted
ness, as aforesaid, and more than 80
days have elapsed since the due date
thereof.
Now, Therefore,, the undersigned
will, on the 9Th day of November,
1948, at IL o'clock noon, at the East
Court Motor Company, in the town
of Marion, N. c., on East Court
Street, pursuant to said lien, sell to
the highest bidder, for cash, to sat-
isfy said Indebtedness, all of the
right, title and interest, which the
owner, Charles Stevens, or any other
person, firm or corporation, has in
and to the said personal property
described as follows:
One 1886 Pontiac automobile
/ a Door Sedan, Motor No.
! 8-59275
The above described perso a +
property is now located at the un-
dersigned's pl a of business on
East Court street in the town of Ma
rion, N. c., and may be seen and in
spected t h ere e at any reasonable
time, at or prior to the sale date,
as aforesaid T hi s 29th day of
September, 1948.
EAST COURT MOTOR CO.,
! By G. c. WISE, Partner.
Marion progress., 1948-11-04

January 26, 1922
"The Buck Creek road between
Marion and Micaville, consisting of
about 28 miles, is to be built at an
early date. The contract is expect
ed to be let on March 10"
Marion progress., 1948-11-04
HARD TIMES

"These sausages you sent me are
meat at one end and breadcrumbs
at the other" said Mrs. Andrews.
Eyes, madam" replied the butch
er Gin these hard times it is difficult
to make both ends meat"
Marion progress., 1948-11-04

CAT the recent Western North
Carolina Conference Rev. W. D..
Poovey, native of Catawba Coun-
ty, and a graduate of Emory &
Henry College, was assigned as pas
tor of the local Methodist church.
Rev. Poovey is domiciled at the
Methodist parsonage, where he and
his family, his wife and two chill
dren, will be at home to the people,
not only of the local Methodist
Marion progress., 1948-11-04
Looking Backward
From The Progress Files
January 26, 1922

January 26, 1922
"The Buck Creek road between
Marion and Micaville, consisting of
about 28 miles, is to be built at an
early date. The contract is expect
ed to be let on March 10" :.
"Mrs. H. F. Little was the host
ess to the San Souci Club on Fri
day, JAM Goth. The living room and
drawing room were thrown togeth-
er and made most attractive. An un-
usually large number of members
were present, and there were a
number of invited guests. An elab-
crate three course luncheon was
served at small tables and in the
dining room, where the table was
artistic in its appointments. Mrs.
Little, as usual proved to be a charm
ing hostess"
"Mrs. John M. Tyler entertain
ed the Dixie club at her home on
Garden street Wednesday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. At the close of a Sc
ries of delightful games of "1O8"
a delicious course of chicken salad
was served.
"On Tuesday of the previous
week a call meeting of the club was
held at the home of Mrs. F. B. Gwin
on Spring street, at which, meeting
Mrs. George w. Kirkpatrick was
elected president, to succeed Mrs.
Gwin, resigned. Miss Ellen Craw-
ford was elected corresponding sec
retary Mrs. L. ]. P. Guitar, Mrs. P.
D. Sinclair and Mrs. A. H. Giles
were elected to membership in the
club. The last named were elected
to fill vacancies caused by the
death of Mrs. Ben Davis, the re-
moval of Mrs Edgar Kanipe, to
Asheville, and of Mrs Dudley Craw-
ford to Oklahoma"
"Mrs. H. F. Little is visiting rela-
tives in Spartanburg, S. C.
"Mrs. J. E. Neal and son, Mackey,
spent Saturday in Asheville.
"Mrs. Edwin Guy and children of
Newland, are visiting relatives here.
"James H. Morgan, of Micaville,
spent the weekend with homefolks
here.
"a. X. Weaver, who has been
quite i'll for the past week, is re-
ported to be improving.
"Mrs. H. P. Keeter and Mrs. Hen
ME Conley are spending a few days
in Spartanburg this week.
81. W. Streetman and family
have moved to Hickory where Mr..
Streetman is now engaged in the
drug business.
"Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Crawford
and two children left last week for
Tucson, Arizona, where Mr.. Craw
ford expects to engage in business.
"There will be meeting of
Mount Ida Lodge No. So, K. of P.
Thursday night to confer second
degree. All members are urged to
be present"
November 16, 1922
"Rudolph Valentino, called the
greatest lover of the screen, will ap-
pear at Oasis Theatre next Monday
and Tuesday in the special Para
mount-Artcraft picture "Moran Of
The Lady Lefty"
"The Woman's Club will meet at
the graded school auditorium Fri
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock with
the following as hostesses: Mrs. H.
E. NOEL, Mrs. H. H. Tate, Mrs. I.
w. Wilson, Mrs. James Morgan and
Mrs. E. C. Mcmillan"
cat the recent Western North
Carolina Conference Rev. W. b..
Poovey, a native of Catawba Coun-
ty, and a graduate of Emory &
Henry College, was assigned as pas
tor of the local Methodist church.
Rev Poovey is domiciled at the
Methodist parsonage, where he and
Marion progress., 1948-11-04

The best thing that can happen for the ben
eft of Marion is little close harmony among
our citizens
Marion progress., 1948-11-04

From the business locals: "THE
LATEST thing in ".Smart Hosiery
are evan Raalte" Shadow Checks
Just arrived at Fashion Center"
"FASHION says, "Wool and
wool and Silk Hose" for Ladies will
be all the go this winter. See the
"Armour Plate" styles at Fashion
Center"
Marion progress., 1948-11-04

church, but of the entire commun-
ity."
"The Mcdowell Chapter Of the
u. D. c.. met with Mrs. Eugene
Cross at her lovely new home on
North Main street Monday, Nov.
9Th. Twenty-Five members were pre-
sent and listened with eager inter-
est to the reports given by Mrs. j.
@. Gilkey, Mrs. G. S. Kirby and
Mrs. H. F. Little, delegates to the
State convention in Wilmington.
=. The president appointed Mrs. F.
B. Gwin, Mrs. M. L.. Justice and Mrs.
G.. A. Banner to make canvass for
new members, and it is hoped a
number may be enrolled before the
next meeting.
Evening star., 1948-10-15
Street Cut Through
s.. EIizabeths Grounds
Urqed 10 Ease Traffic

A long-range plan to relieve traf-
flc congestion near Nichols avenue
and Portland street Sc. by cutting
through one corner Of st. Eliza
beths Hospital grounds was proposed
last night by Abe Lugenbeel, vice
president of the Congress Heights
Citizens Association.
Mr.. Lugenbeel, who offered the
suggestion for future investigation
and report, proposed Seventh street
Sc, which comes to a dead end
at the st. Elizabeths boundary, be
cut through, relieving Alabama
avenue traffic.
It was pointed out this portion
of st. Elizabeths grounds might be
dedicated to the District for the
extension of Seventh street, since
there are no buildings In that area.
The proposal was presented when
the group again requested trafdc
light at the intersection Of Port
land street and Nichols avenue Sc.
AS long ago as 1s41, the associa-
ton presented q petition with L.
$50 signatures to the Commissioners
asking for the light.
To provide immediate relief from
congestion, MIR. Lugenbeel proposed
Raleigh and Randle places Sc. be
made one way from Nichols to
Alabama avenues Sc.
The group also referred a request
to its trafi1c committee for investi-
cation and report for q four-way
stop sign system at the intersec-
ton of Nichols avenue and Upsal
street Sc. Thomas Thrift, who in
troduced the motion, told members
he has often watched school chill
dren wait almost half an hour try
ing to cross Nichols avenue at this
point during rush hours.
ALI officers were renominated. The
election win be held at the next
meeting.
Both Harry A. Leibrand, presi-
dent, and Mr.. Lugenbeel presided
at the meeting, held in the Con-
gress Heights schol, Nichols ave-
nue. and Firth street Sc.
Evening star., 1948-10-15
.1949 Bucks Expected
To Roll November |
By the Assee;o,sd pysss

FLINT, Mich, Oct. 15.-Buick
division Of General Motors will be-
gin assembly-line production Of its
l949 model automobiles on -Novem-
Der l.
This was disclosed rs q shutdown
OF the Buick assembly lines and
those Of the Fisher body plant No.
l, which supplies Buick bodies, was
announced.
Buick will close its final lines on
October 40 to resume November /.
Fishers assembly lines viii be closed
October 10. to October Is. The
Buick shutdown will affect about
5000 workers for varying periods,
some as little as a day or two.
Fishers shutdown will idle about
$500 workers. also for varying pc
RODS.
AC spark plug division Of Gen.
Evening star., 1948-10-15

eral Motors also announced IN In.
ventory shutdown from tonight
until October Is. Approximately
5000 production workers will be af-
fected.
Trade circles gossip has 1t the new
Buick cars Will Be introduced around
Thanksgiving Day.
Evening star., 1948-10-15
Sorority to Heur Writer

Comdr. William j. LAderer,
q. s. n, author Of the article, II
Taught My Wife to Keep House the
Navy Way" win speak at $50 pm.
tomorrow at the Kappa Beta ri
Legal Sorority's initiation banquet
in the Hotel 240O,
Evening star., 1948-10-15
Fenton Moron, to Give Talk

Fenton Moran. executive secretary
Of the william ]. Kerby Foundation,
will speak on Democracy and
Human Dignity" ut 8 pm. Sunday
at Dunbarton College, 1885 Upton
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02

Funds contributed for the can
didates VII be donated TO the
Heart Disease Campaign.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02
from the Shoulder
BY Luther Webb

This year" they say, lis going to be the greatest
political campaign in many year.
The greatest Of all time, others chrp
THEY and OTHERS" are none other than the
arm chair strategsts, barber shop barkers bet
ting bulldozers, "rabble-rousers and "crackpot col
umniStS ~ that's where we step in
From where sit, LOOKING through the Crystal
Ball the entire show is but THREE RING CIRCUS"
The Political Jockeys have been the track con
tinuouSly for the past several months-maneuvering
for position, and the final RUN. scheduled for Novem-
Der. AS the end nears. the boys showing their
hands and riding out into the open.
Understand that Ringing Brothers and several Of
the wiser Circus companies realize that they are but
ROCKIES, when compared with the PROFESSIONAL
POLITICIANS.
RUMORS are: they're going South earlier this
year for fear their shows will be "overshadowed" by
those being rehearSed by the PIP PROFESSIONAL
POLITE ANS), and Bureau Boys"
Latest 'sideshow" practced by these smart boys
is. select Top party men IN city. have them Rush to
a nearby town and board Candidates SPECIAL
TRAIN and ride into their home. OF course they
fer individually with the candidate.
But citizens complaining:
I'VE cannot the various candidates for the
LOCAL Train Riders
One lady, standing in Cadillac Square when
President Truman spoke here Labor Day, remarked
"A lot of people certainly turned out to Mayor Van
Antwerp and Walter Reuther; guess that Mr. Reuther
is getting ready to for some office.
She had not seen President Truman who was
"'guest of the day.
Last Friday afternoon when the Warren Special
arrived. gentleman exclaimed: why does Coy. Kim
Sgler into Detroit with large following Of peo
Pile and the election is so far off p?
Citizens of Inkster told prior to President
Trumans trip here, "the Truman special" will stop
near Middebelt Road; and the engineer will FIRE
2l-gun salute (The Truman special didn't arrive
in Detroit by Inkster).
Speculation is president Truman flew into De-
troit in the Sacred Cow.
Citizens of the city think they got milking.
We've been trying to get elected to be train rid
or" all summer, but no luck
OF course we haven't given up.
Our plan is: Go west or down east and Hobo
onto one those specials bride the secret service men
We've got a ten gallon hat which wave and con-
fuse the citizens with.
Failing at that. gonna pay down on 1908
Ford get on the outskirts Of town and join that party
that travels by CARAVAN
At least ri get free tomatoes and eggs-'cause
don't particularly like SCOTCH and BOURBON - the
trains we learn have il flowing like WATER.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02

which the people are being led 10 believe is prosperity
II is true that initiation always looks like prosperity
and out Of the explosion comes suffering poverty and
detection
The one principle Of the Republican Party is
What is good for and best for the country.
Republicans pledge follows:
l. Housing lnsistence upon Federal Aid 10 states
?. Labor, pledge continued good will in promoting
Labor relations. adhere to the Taft-Hartey Act
because of its strength and ability to assist both
employer and employee in the promotion Of bet
ter relations.
3. Urge extension Of Social Security and the grant
ing Of benefits realistically and needfully in the
general economy.
{. Desire less Federal taxation and emphasize 10
cal taxes taking Of local needs, ask reduc-
ton of excise taxes and inheritance taxes and
believe Federal Sales tax viii assist the low
wage Garner.
3. Republicans propose attacking initiation at the
The Republican party believes that pro-
ducton must be stimulated and incentives in
creased so that those who make goods may have
some material interest in increasing production.
The Editor Of this paper assigned these fve prn-
cipes TO be discussed. Il has been necessary be
brief this time Il be SAID however that in the pres
en national crisis the Republican party represents the
party Of security and productive future this con-
try We are not anxious TO extension Of hurau-
cratic government and collective effort imposed upon
the people of the United States We do not believe in
Specialization Of professional services We Republicans
emphasize profound interest free enterprise in
all walks Of life "a insure the kind Of prosperity and
we'll being that this country must hatc
The soth Congress has made every effort to work
Tor all the people and Go do the things hat the best
Its record is record Of sincere effort behalf Of the
people OF the country Certainly it has catered 10
special groups to pacfy them at The expense Of
others but has tried lay foundation future PROS
pertv and peace for ALL
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02

There are five issues in the campaign which may
be aptly called THE Peoples Issues is upon these
sues that the party stands in behalf of the creation Of
frst-class citizenship for all and servitude for none
These issues
l. Agriculture: The Democrats pledge continuance
of measures for farm prosperity, farm price sup
port. school luncheon program and encourage
ment of farm cooperative.
? Business: Democrats pledge strict enforcement
of antitrust laws, support Of free enterprise,
equal opportunities under the law for small bus
mess.
g. Labor: Democrats pledge repeal Of the Taft
Hartley Act 75c hourly minimum wage,
strong department of Labor and TO establish rules
for collective bargaining.
T. Social Security: Democrats pledge increase N
OLD AGE and survivors benefits by % per cent
and extension of social security to all workers not
now covered by its provisions.
< Taxation: Democrats pledge reduction OF taxes
if possible without iniuring the economy OF the
co,ntr,, and advocate tax relief for those whose
incomse are low II is definite policy of the
Democrats to oppose any and all suggestions OF
Federal Sales Tax as being dangerous to those
who earn small incomes and own little OF the coun
try's property.
These five the issues that are close TO the
heart the pocket-books and the stomach OF the working
people of America Upon these five provisions depends
t answer TO the question will go forward IN pros
perity or backward in poverty and suffering ne peo
ME themselves answer these issues 10 insure tna
they and theirs cared for IN the manner IN "hch
they desire .a,;ro
no performance Of the Democrats lust briefly
During the life of the S0th Congress, Democrats
fought for the Agricultural program as peuSeu ~ Nv
,s democrats opposed legislation exempting rail-
roads from antitrust laws Democrats tough against
LEGISLATION designed to destroy the rights of Labor and
fought against crppling the Labor Department wheh
the Republicans cut its appropriation
Democrats implemented collective bargaining ana
legislation to raise minimum wage Demo
Gratis tried to enact legislation to give tax reef 10 low
and nddle-income brackets and spent their every Ell
Fort in behalf of the extension and increase OF Social
Security benefits -. -
Next week we have been asked to discuss the gen
;ewnont Of the increased activity Of Labor in both
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02
Fire! Fire ! Let's Beware

Dwelling occupsncics still head
IN the number of fires, fire losses
and deaths by fire Sixty seven
per cent Of all fires were in dwell
ings which accounted for IS per
cent OF tho total loss and 60 per
,ent Of the deaths
II has been consistently proved
that carelessncsS is responsible for
9 out of every 10 fires
National figures. show that
every ninety seconds someone S
home or place Of business rs lost
by fire and every fifty minutes
a life is lost by fire
If everyone will remember
the slogan. FIRES DON'T
HAPPEN THEY'RE CAuS-
Ed" the citizens Of Detroit
can do their part in the elimi-
nation Of a large percentage OF
needless fires caused by care
lessness.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02

non Recreation Center gave in.
Valanie support and technical
Community Service
The play lot is providing a real
service to the community and Il
Is located in an area that Is thick
~ populated and totally lacking
IN public recreational facilities
Tor a radius Of several blocks
william Boone. Area Worker for
the Council Of Social Agencies
served as coordlnaior Of the pro.
lect.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02

No matter what is said
about the various promises
or of the record Of the con-
gresS our standard Of liv-
ing has tottered on the
brink Of disaster for 10
years and has been sus-
tanned up BY a series Of
democratically prepared
synthetic emergency meas
ures. The people must
make this practice impos-
sible BY removing the dan
gerous sponsors Of such a
program. We are now IN
the midst Of an initiation
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02

Contributors ,,h;oh Include.
'';ncs slide, a merry 60
s~s no be delivered, a sand
.ou''e md = steel basket ball back
o oA was purchased with funds
OOs ed by solicitation from local
iis s,S,i business men, clubs
I ln1'y residents of the community.
s ,,aons the contributors to the
Ai n,oc, we're the l.. A. Young
e pm and Wire Corporation.
~ Gear and Axle Division of
49,. ~ chevrolet Motor Company,
T W. Meaeher Lumber and Coal
ennnly Company. Federal Metal
s~5 Waste Material Company and
sbs Alias Waste and Wiping Cloth
~ Company. The Wesner Market,
Tbe Sportsmens Club and large
r ~" Of public-spirited resi-
ds,ts Of the community. The use
~ Tho lot was granted by Saul
Yo-man. president Of Norman
Tbcatres. Incorporated.
Invaluable Support
4 group of zen and boys in
no community under the dlrec-
ron Of Joseph Levi and Allen
Terrell graded the LOT. erected
me fence and placed the equip
ment Part time supervision has
been gwen by Miss Emneleene
lew and Stanley Hobbs Crime
Prevention Officers Mullins and
Russell Of the Ninth Precinct and
lanes Brown, director of Mt. Yer
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02

areas of the South. OF the
whites in the wool-hat
areas there will be approx
mately 3 million who have
not been able to pay their
poll taxes and they will be
disfranchised along with
their Negro friends.
This is one of the pres
emily existing deplorable
conditions in the US. which
causes the Democrats to
embark upon a program
that must strike the chains
Of servitude from so many
of our citizens. black and
white throughout the land.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02
Political Wen points Expressed By Parties
DENIOCPAT f.ox. 49, Cho,1aou LDTIPT II A NJ
DEMOCRAT
BY Victor L. Hicks

a hundred million Americans eligible to vote
on November 2nd. This hundred million can be divided
INTO slightly over ten million who will not vote for one
reason or the other of their making In the North
about million Negroes will vote their own making. In
the North about four million Negroes will vote their
various party ticket In the Poll-taX States nearly p
million Negroes will be allowed" to vote for President
and Vice President only
Approximately million Negroes will be afraid to
60 anywhere election booth in the wool hat
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-10-02

The Detroit Fire Department Is
urging the cooperation of al cit
izcns OF Detroit 10 help cat the
cver-increasing losses OF life and
property by fire by SIGNING a
pledge TO indicate then support
Pledges VIII be printed IN local
each day during Fire
Prevention Week and message
from your Fire Department VIII
be distributed to all elementary
school children to take home TO
their parents.
The fire losses in Detroit have
reached an all-iime high and II
we are 10 reduce this wanton
destruction. everyone must
help. Last year fire losses
amounted 10 over s IL million
dollars and 80 lives were lost.
This years fire losses will show
a tremendous increase over last
year and deaths by fire have
reached AZ TO date.