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Marion progress., 1949-08-04
Annual Flowers in Bloom
Quickly from Late Sowing

tuft, Celosia, Centaurea, Cheiran-
thus, Cosmos, Dianthus, California
Poppy, Godetia, Linaria, Lobelia.
Lupins, Marigolds, Nicotiana Glow
ering tobacco), Annual Phlox, Por-
tulaca, Mignonette, Schizanthus,
Viola, Zinnia, Nasturtiu1n.
The fastest growing annual is
leptosyne Stillmanii, producing yel-
low daisies, which flowers in five
weeks from the time seed is sown.
In two more weeks Zinnias will be-
gin to bloom. The slowest growers
Of the quick terminating group are
asters and calendula; but these will
begin to flower in late August, and
continue through the fall, when cool
weather is to their liking, and they
produce their best flowers.
Giant zinnias are still most popu-
lar; with the super-giant strain
leading because of the pastel colors
Of its blossoms. 1t is only obtainable
in a mixture, but all the colors are
harmonious, and they are lovely
both as cut flowers and in the bor-
der. The small, bushy plants of the
illiput and pu1nila zinnias are grow
ing rapidly in favor. There are
pink, red, orange, yellow and law
ender varieties.
Marigolds may be obtained in
sizes varying from the tiny single
flowers, half an inch in diameter,
which cover the dwarf bushy plants
of the variety gnome, to the huge
six-inch globular flowers of the Sun
set Giants variety.
Marion progress., 1949-08-04
Highway Work In N. G..
Opens Within 80 days

Raleigh, July 30-Work will be-
gin within 80 days on s2,OOO,OOO
worth of highway improvements
covering 70 miles in II counties.
The green light was given the
project Thursday when the highway
commission awarded contracts for
II of 13 proposed projects.
They rejected as too high a bid
for replacements of portions of a
bridge across Pigeon river in Hay
wood county and delayed approval
of contract for work in Hamlet.
The contracts called for work in
Nash, Wilson, Pasquotank, Robe
son, Durham, Mcdowell, Mitchell,
Union, Cumberland, Catawba and
Wayne counties.
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

It is not too late to sow flower
seeds in the garden in early sum-
mer. By choosing varieties which
gerninate quickly and grow fast,
flowers may be had almost as soon
as from seeds sown much earlier,
which may have been delayed by
cold weather.
For best results seeds should be
soWn where the plants are to grow,
so they will suffer no setback from
transplanting. Since hot, dry days
may soon arrive, special precau-
tions should be taken to prevent
crusting Of the soil, and drying out.
Loosen the soil to a depth Of six
inches, spading under to pounds
of plant food for each 100 square
feet. Mix small seeds with dry
sand to help scatter them well.
Large seeds of plants which need
plenty of room may be sown two or
three seeds in each spot where a
plant is wanted, to be thinned out
later to single plant.
Cover the seeds lightly, with por-
Gus soil containing no clay. A spe-
cial covering soil may be prepared
by mixing fine top soil or peat with
an equal amount of sand or vermi-
cutie. Keep the soil moist by sprin-
king with fine spray until the
seeds terminate and the plants be-
gin to grow well.
Annual flowers which germinate
within five to ten days after sowing
include the following:
Sweet Alyssun, Amaranthus,
Aster, Calendula, Calliopsis, Candy
Marion progress., 1949-08-04
FARM NEWS

Many Tar Heel farmers could
materially supplement their cash
farm income and earn wages for
work on their own farms if they
would Systematically work a small
area Of woodlands each year and
harvest the products that have ma
tured or are in need Of cutting, be-
Eeves John E. Ford, forestry ex-
tension specialist at State College.
Marion progress., 1949-08-04
NOTICE

North Carolina
Mcdowell County
In The Superior Court
DONNIE B. GIBBS AND WIFE,
JESSICA GIBBS,
RUFUS T. REID, SOLE HEIR OF
JOHN H. REID, DECEASED.
The defendant, Rufus T. Reid,
, will take notice that an action en-
titled as above has been commenced
against him in the Superior Court
of Mcdowell County, North Caro-
lima, and that the purpose of said
action is to have the plaintiffs, Don
ME B. Gibbs and wife, Jessica Gibbs,
declared to be the owners of GER
tain property located in Old Fort
Township, Mcdowell County, North
Carolina, and to remove the cloud
from said title caused by the ad-
verse claim of defendant therein,
which said land is known and des-
cribed as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron pipe in
the Northern margin of Maple
Street, said iron pipe being at the
Southeastern corner of the Presby-
terian Manse lot, and running
thence from said beginning point
N 81 deg. 03 min. W 264.O1 feet
to locust hub; thence N So E 1913
feet to a stake; thence S 80 deg.
% min. E 264 feet, more or less, to
a stake in the Northern margin of
Maple Street; thence S So west a.
long and with the Northern margin
Of Maple Street 1922 feet to the
point of Beginning, which said lot
of land is also known and described
as Lot No. 2 in Block D of Colyers
Map of Town of Old Fort, which is
recorded in Map Book l, at page
129 A-C, of Mcdowell County Deed
and Map Records.
And said defendants will further
take notice that he is required to
appear at the office of the Clerk of
the Superior Court of Mcdowell
County, North Carolina, and answer
or demur to the complaint in said
action within twenty days after the
9th day of September, 1949, or the
plaintiff will apply to the court for
the relief demanded in said COM
plant.
This the 4th day of August, 1949.
S. D. MARTIN,
!, Clerk Superior Court.
Marion progress., 1949-08-04
A STUDY GROUP

A group of scientists have left
for Bikini and Eniwetok to discover
how plant and animal life are max
ing out after the atom bomb ex-
plosions Of 1916 and 1948. The ex-
pedition is conducted by the Uni
versity of Washington Applied
Fisheries Laboratories under con-
tract with the Atomic Energy Com
mission.
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

FOR QUICK CASH SALE-I will
sell at bargain my home and 38
acres of land fenced. Would make
ideal tourist home Has IA rooms
and three large baths. Large barn,
cribs and double garage. Beautiful
views and shrubbery. Situated 7
miles east of Marion, on highway
"a and 70. Call or see Cecil Dob
son. Phone 480. ct
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

CHILDS' KNITTED T-SHIRTS-
44c to 79c. Boys broadcloth
Sport Shirts only Toe to s148. Save
on Back-To-School wear at The
Bargain Store
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN
Two black pigs in Hammertown
section. Any information leading to
recovery of pigs will be appreciat-
ed. Lula Morgan, Hammertown. 2tp
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

COME IN-and see our selection
of records. Over 5000 to choose
from. We have practically all the
records you hear on WBRM Radio
Station and many others. .Earley's
Radio & Record Shop, 103 w.
Court St., Marion, N. C. If
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

FOR SALE-One mule 10 years
old and one 'purebred Tamworth
boar. W. C. McIver. Phone
324-J. 1t
Marion progress., 1949-08-04
Want Ads
Want Ads are one cent
word for each insertion, cash
in advance. No ad is taken
for less than 25c.

FOR SALE-Registered Guernsey
heifer-Fresh, John. Ray Jime-
son. It'll
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

TERRACING-Am in position to do
terracing, work out farm roads,
ditching, ETC., at reasonable prices.
Phone 258 sor 1851.
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

MEMS SANFORTZED SHORTS
.48c and SOC. Under-shirts only
39c and 48c. Mems Work Pants,
$2.98, assorted colors. At The Bar
gain Store.
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

CHILD'S DRESSES-Size 1 to IA,
new colors, new styling, prices
only $1.19 to $1.98. Girls broad
cloth Slips 48c Save on Back-To-
School wear at the Bargain Store.
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

FOR SALE-Set of Encyclopedia
building books, also new electric
fan used only few times. Write
Mrs. C. w. Buchanan, at Spruce
Pine, N. G. ZIP
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

FOR SALE-Cabin one mile above
Lake Tahoma on Little Buck
Greek. M. D. Ledbetter, Phone
:294. At
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

FOR SALE-Nine Redbone pup
pies $40 to SIS each Sired by
registered stud dog. Also 2 tree
dogs deluxe at stud, $40 fee. Guar
anteed litter. Everett Goforth,
Spear, N. C. 1tp
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

ATLACIDE-To kill grass, includ-
ing johnson Grass. 16c per pound.
Jimeson's Hardware. 1t
Marion progress., 1949-08-04

USE OUR [LAY-AWAY- -PLAN-on
ladies and children's new Fall
Goats. New stocks now on display
at The Bargain Store. Ladies coats
$3.50 to $2495. Child's coats
1896 to S12.95. All sizes, all colors.
New styling.
Evening star., 1949-01-14

Atoms, Radium and Atom Power is
the title of an illustrated leahet. 1t con-
| tains pictures by Frank C. Pape and
| several hundred words Of text by Uncle
Ray To obtain q copy send self
addressed stamped envelope to Uncle Ray
| in care Of The Star
Evening star., 1949-01-14
500

500 $102
Score yourself as follows: o.,
poor; 3-6, average; TO, superior;
9-10, very superior.
Evening star., 1949-01-14
Answers to Horse sense ouis.

Miami ], ches 5. "a s1insS saion II. Ssn. ,ass nap
balances equals the withdrawn. II the
woman had taken out $25 at q time, hel
Withdrawals would have totalled 81 0C
bat the balances would have come 70 $3.50
Evening star., 1949-01-14

high spades, but that is improbable,
for then North would very likely
have led a club rather than q dia-
mond from the K 10 right up to
the no-trump bidder.
If South takes the ace of dia-
nonds, two of dummy's losing clubs
will be discarded. So South sacri-
feed his ace of diamonds and played
to pick up two spade tricks and two
clubs. Declarer won and ruffed a
diamond in dummy, re-entered his
hand with a trump and ruffed the
remaining diamond. The last trump
was drawn, followed by the ace and
another club. South won and led
the seven of spades. Qt was impor-
tant not to cash the high club)
Declarer played small and the nine
forced the queen. The defense could
not be prevented from winning two
spade tricks. Note if South had
cashed his second high club before
returning the spade, declarer could
win the hand by going up with the
king of spades. This would leave
North in helpless position, for
after winning with the ace, he would
have no safe return.
fConvripht 1910 bv CharleS n Goren)
Evening star., 1949-01-14
Natures Children
By LiIIion Cox Athey

Why are these plants such fav-
orites? They are easy to grow. they
have beauty Of form and color, a
long blooming season and few
enemies.
For some time the belief has been
circulated that you must not get
the leaves wet. How silly. where
they are native, the moisture and
rains most certainly wet the leaves.
Successful growers tell me they use
sponge, brush or spray to remove
dust and SCOT from the leaves. One
woman reported she vacuum
cleaned hers!
Overfeeding is one fault Of most
growers. This overdevelops the
crown. Give the plant good rich
soil. excellent drainage and tepid
water. Place it where 1t will get
eastern or northern exposure and do
not coddle 1t by moving 1t about.
Growers will be glad to know a
Evening star., 1949-01-14
Take NV Word for 1t
By Fronk Colby

City 10Y" for Il" has an altogether
different origin.
Rev. James G. Horn, pastor of the
Luray Lutheran Parish, Luray, Va,
writes: when I was student at the
Mount Airy Seminary. in the fash
ionable Chestnut Hill section of
Philadelphia, I noticed the 'oy' to
be very much in the limelight (or
should I say loymlightO at the
time. I well remember that the
minister at Ascension Lutheran
Church preached a sermon entitled
'Soyns of the Toyms' (Signs Of the
Tines. My theory is that this
mannerism travelled from New York
to Philadelphia in the heyday OF
the Irish immigrations."
Evening star., 1949-01-14
African Violet
(Suint puulid.) }

African violets must have been
the favorite floral offering this
Christmas, Judging from the number
of requests received about their
care.
Few realize that within q few
short years these plants have be-
come 50 popular a National African
Violet Society has been formed,
The headquarters for the organ
ization is Atlanta, Ga.
The first meeting of African violet
growers was held in 1916. At that
time it was thought that many in
dividual growers would enjoy meet
ing each other. Little publicity was
given and 1000 expected. But
the news spread and 10000 persons
were on hand to view the display.
Then and there the idea for a
national organization was born.
Evening star., 1949-01-14

Whether to use that or which often
stumps the experts. Which would you
use: MY house is the only one (Which?
ieaflet. C-8. contains a simple key that
instantly solves the difdcult construc-
ton. For copy. send stamped. self
addressed envelone and cents in coin
to him, care of The Star P. o. Box 80,
Station G, New York -, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-01-14
Goren on Bridge

Shutting out aces is great fun,
and, conversely, 1t Is Illuminating 70
have one of your own put to bed,
particularly when an adversary has
pulled a sneak" on you. There are
occasions, however, when the de-
liberate sacrifice of an ace will show
an actual profit by bringing in two
tricks to compensate for the loss OF
one. Today's hand is a record OF
one such case. The bidding was
quite conventional. West had a
choice of opening bids. He could
have opened with one no-trunp. for
which he had the right type OF hand,
counting II points, but elected to
make an Introductory bid in his
major suit. s45
It will be noted that on hands
such as this, where the no-trump
opening is selected, 1t is good policy
to show the major suit on the next
round if partner raises to two no
trump. Now if the supporting hand
Has four of the major and a weak
ness in some suit he may 60 to
game in the four-card suit. But If
he lacks four trumps, or the hand
generally shapes up as better for
no-trump, then the responder auto
matically proceeds to game in that
declaration.
North opened the jack Of dia-
monds. Had ne chosen to lead a
club there would have been no story
to tell, for it would have resulted in
an automatic set of one trick. But
in the absence of a periscope it was
natural for the diamond lead to be
Forthcoming. With the appearance
of the singleton in dummy, an over
whelming majority of players would
have rushed in to cash the ace, but
South started to add up. Declarer's
refusal to quit after single raise
marks him to a certainty with the
ace of clubs He is known to have
only one trick in hearts, and, allow
ing him one of the high spades. 1t
is a certainty that he has the king
and queen Of diamonds.
Theoretically declarer could have
three diamonds to the queen and two
Evening star., 1949-01-14
Again A "Foyn Toym. ="

Recently commented on the "oy'
sound for long a." heard in the
speech of many New Workers, as
10Y" had q foyn toym" Il had a
fine time). I explained that it was
of relatively recent origin, and ap-
parently did not arise from the Irish
accent.
Readers from many parts OF the
country have since written to me
about "oy," for long a." Some in
sist that it is due to the Irish
accent. Some say that it came
from England. Others state that
its origin is Yiddish. Still others
say (erroneously, I'm sure) that it
is Influenced by New York's IA
miliar bold" for bird, "goil' for
girl, poll" for pearl.
It's still pretty much of mystery.
: A number of readers tell me that
COY" for long 81" is common in the
folk speech Of people who live along
Pamlico Sound, N. c.
Says Hanson C. Frederick of Ar
lington, Va: "A foyn toym is had at
hoy toyd (high tide) by natives Of
Roanoke Island and the sand strip
section of Eastern North Carolina.
This is the locale of Paul Green's
very successful Lost Colony page
ant which attracts thousands to the
vicinity each summer"
Daisy H. West of Arlington
writes (she had heard "hoy toyd'
there, too: II asked my nephew
about it and he thinks that many
people there are descendants of
sailor folk from Devonshire, Eng
land, whence came the 'oy' sound"
John D. Rhodes, of Washington,
has heard the "oy' in the Adiron-
dacks. when I told teacher at a
little red schoolhouse how far we
had walked that day, she remarked
"Quoyt a hoyk quite hike).'
The Adirondack and South Caro-
| lima 10Y" is probably Elizabethan.
But feel sure that the New York
Evening star., 1949-01-14
Uncle Ruy's Corner

Thousands of millions of eel eggs
hatch each year in the great At
lantic spawning area between the
West Indies and the Bermuda
islands.
The young are very small during
the first few months of their lives
and they differ in shape from the
adults. Slowly they change during
their long ocean trip. some heading
for Europe, some going to the coast
Of North America.
The young ones take on a form
like full-grown eels, but are only
few inches long. In the stage
they are known as elvers. Later,
after entering rivers, they grow to
length of several feet. A few of
the huge conger eels have measured
from eight to 10 feet.
One kind of eel is common in
Europe, and a different kind lives
in eastern rivers of Canada and the
United States. Both types swim to
the Atlantic spawning area. How
do the young ones know which way
to get to their proper homes? That
still remains mystery.
After reaching the rivers, eels
swim upstream. Some travel hun
dreds of miles away from salt water.
In daytime they usually rest in mud
or sand along the river bottom
At night they hunt for their food,
which includes various kinds Of fish
Eels sometimes leave rivers at
night. and crawl overland after the
manner of snakes. They are able to
live for quite some time out OF
water. Dew on the grass helps to
keep them alive during their land
journeys.
Eels often reach lakes. and some
times enter ponds. One of them
may stay in lake or pond from five
to eight years. Then comes the
time when it wants to 60 back tc
salt water, and it makes its way tc
the spawning ground.
Some persons catch eels and use
them for food. Much as they look
like snakes, they really are fish, ano
develop a few scales at times.
- Atoms, Rsdium and Atom Power 4
tains pictures by Frank c. Pane ane
| Ray To obtain a copy send self
Evening star., 1949-01-14

committee headed by w. D. Holley,
Cromwell, Conn.,, Is working out .
new list of classification for the
national society in an endeavor to
standardize names for existing
varieties. Through the medium of
the quarterly publications of the
society and other mediums, infor-
nation will reach the public.
Many friendships have sprung up
among growers in distant States.
Exchange of experiences and vari.
cites have resulted and pleasant
friendships cemented. For a modest
violet from far OF Africa this Is
much.
Evening star., 1949-01-14
Test Your Horse Sense
By Dr.. GEORGE w. Crane

Score one each for the first five
problems. The last counts five.
l. The word cuisine" should make
one think of which worker?
Chef Physician
Cabinet maker Clergyman
2. Which of the following terms is
associated with a slipstream7
Shoveof Takeof
Kickoff Teeoff
3. Which of these Is not regarded as
one of the three essentials in q
triple-threat gridiron hero?
Blocking Kicking
Passing Running
4. Biscayne Bay lies across from
which of these cities?
Seattle Miami
New Orleans Baltimore
S. Which of these chemical symbols
indicates the coating on galvanized
iron?
In Gu Ph Au
6. If you are interested in practical
arithmetic. try to figure out the
dilemma of a housewife who depos-
tied exactly 500 in a savings ac-
count. But from time to time she
needed money for shopping. so she
withdrew some of her 500. But
when she added her bank balance,
she found it came to $l02 while
her various Withdrawals totaled
500. Where did she get those extra
81 in her bank balance, since she
had received no interest on her
original 500?
Evening star., 1949-01-14
Game
Find IS or more words In
ANOTHER.

Average Is a; limit, 80 minutes.
Rules Of the game. Words must be Of
four letters BY the addition Of IS" such as
bats" eats" are not used. g. Only one
form Of . word Is used. 4. Proper names
are not used. A list will be published
tomorrow.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-02-10
POOL ROOMS, BEER
PARLORS FACED BY
STRICTER CONTROL
Breakdown Here Looms AS
Result of Complaints Re-
garding Operation
Town Council Orders Drafting
of Ordinance Providing For
Regulation

A breakdown on Bluffton pool
rooms and liquor permit holders IL
censed to sell beer loomed this week,
when village councilmen ordered
drafting of legislation to permit
stricter control of the operation of
such establishments.
At the same time Mayor Arden
r. Baker directed Bluffton police to
investigate complaints that boys un-
der the age of Is are being permit
ted to frequent pool rooms, in VIOLA
ton of state laws which provide Sc
we're penalties. Arrests will be made
if violators are found.
Unsatisfactory conditions in the
operation of establishments holding
beer permits, resulting in wide
spread complaints, resulted in the
decision to draft town ordinance
providing for stricter municipal
control.
At present the town has no regu-
latlonS covering operation OF the
establishments, the mayor told coun-
.cilmen Monday night, and local en-
forcement officers have been handi-
capped in attempting to clean up
conditions resulting in the COM
complaints.
Most Bluffton permit holders are
operating on a satisfactory basis,
the mayor said, but a few offenders
have precipitated conditions calling
for legislative action.
Details of proposed control meas
sures will be studied carefully to
conform to regulations permitted un-
der state laws.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-02-10
State Public Health
Speaker Here Monday

Miss Mildred Rankin OF the Ohio
Department of Health will address
meeting of the Parent Teacher as
sociatlon in the high school cafe
terra, Monday night at 8 o'clock.
Miss Rankin is working with the
Ohio Committee on Public Health,
which is examining state and coun-
ty setups with view of improving
organization of local health units.
The speaker will discuss the Al
len county health department, Off
cials of the Parent-Teacher associa-
ton said, and will tell how the
county health service compares with
others in the state. Local clubs
and civic organizations have been
invited to attend the meeting.
Other numbers on the program
viii include selections by the Grade
school chorus and a skit by the high
school Home Economics department
Refreshments will be served follow
ing the meeting with Mrs. Nelson
Steiner, chairman of the social COM
rnittee in charge.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-02-10

that the ground. is covered with a
heavy blanket of snow, it was point
ed out, and additional residents of
the community were urged to take
part in the program.
In making the song bird survey,
postage prepaid return cards will bt
mailed to all those registering in
the feeding program on which they
can list the birds seen at their
feeding places.
All taking feed in connection with
the program are requested to regis
ter.
To obtain the seed simply helr
yourself to the grain which is il
convenient sized sacks in the New,
window. Plenty of feed will be avail
able during February and earl!
March.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1949-02-10
With The Sick

Henry Hiity of Orange township
is surgical patient in Bluffton
hospital His condition was report.
ed fair Wednesday morning.
C. D. Steiner of Pandora, former
superintendent of schools at that
place is a patient in Bluffton hos
pital.
Mrs. Hannah Swank, aged Bluff
ton resident, is a patient in Bluffton
hospital. Her condition is reported
fair.
Mrs. Joel Basinger who was a
surgical patient at Bluffton hos
pital is convalescing at her home on
South Jackson street.
Mrs. Karl Gable of South Jackson
street is a patient in Bluffton hos
pital.
Richard Marquart, Mt. Cory high
school student, who was patient
in Bluffton hospital last week fol-
lowing an injury to his left hand,
caught in a power saw, has been re-
moved to the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Marquart in
Orange township. His condition is
satisfactory.
Don Augsburger is i'll at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harley
Augsburger of South Main street.
Fred Boutwell, of Orange township
underwent an operation on his hand
at BlufFton hospital, Monday.