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Evening star., 1949-11-13
MIScELLAkEoUS-sALE tcons. !,


AT WALTER REED ANTIQUE SHOP
Another one of our wonderful sales
starting today, Nov. 13, till the end
of the month. Come in and browse
and buy at tremendous mark down
prices on all lamps, vases portraits
and scenic plates; chests Of drawers,
In pine. walnut. mahogany and
maple; hanging and wall what-nots,
Dutch and corner cupboards, walnut
and curly maple beds, love-seats,
ladies and gentlemen chairs IN
ger-carved chairs, mirrors, wide
choice of picture frames, decorative
colored glass in amberina, over:
laid crystal and patterned: practical
items, In copper and brass chaf1ng
dishes, kettles and candelabras-al
genuinely earlywares. Come in and
be convinced at the extremely low
prices this sale offers you, starting
today Nov. IS. and continuing till
end Of month. Open daily, 10 am.
to IL pm. incl SUNDAYS and holi-
days. WALTER REED ANTIQUE
SHOP. 1904 Ga. ave. NV, TU. 2727
or GE 1905
Evening star., 1949-11-13

AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS TOOLS.
Complete set. Wrenches, sockets, car
buretor kit, compression and vacuum
gauges. volt ammeter. etc. Excel.
cond, Real bargain. Call Mr.. PECK,
WA o2o6: eyes, AK 1880.
Evening star., 1949-11-13

Get beautiful COLOR PRINTSl (Fin-
ished like fine porcelain). as nation
ally advertised by "Chinacolor."
Color of Ektachrome transparencies.
Wallet sizes, csc; mounted AXIS. 90c;
5x7, 81 70; Sx10, So Min. order.
81 (2G taxi, 3-day mail service.
Free price list. "CH1NACOLOR
Evening star., 1949-11-13

GAS CONVERSION BURNERS, new
used; S175 UP. installed. JOHN g
WEBSTER. 627 F st. NV. ST. 800.
GASOLINE ENGINE y.
Evening star., 1949-11-13
Pianos. 25G Discount

1CV31O0j @O 70
For cash buyers only. There's no
use kidding any one. 1t costs res!
reason why we had rather haye
. sure So profit. than 33so profit
on the term sale of new piano.
Be smart-buy yours at COLONIAL
PIANO CO.. 637 D st. NV. Ma.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
HOW FALSE A FOUNDATION

It is the public relations" and lobby tech
niques, rather than the technique of self-m-
provement, which the Southern Governors are
resorting to in their plan to set up Southern
Foundation to "tell the South's story"
Instead of working harder to improve pres
ent backward attitudes toward lynchng, en-
ployment of Negroes the franchise for Ne
groes and poor whites, equal educational op-
portunities, and the like, they are seeking to
prettify those attitudes and put more power
behind the lobbies that are pressing them upon
Congress.
A Southern Foundation with no better OBJ
jectives than euphemism and lobbying would
only emphasize and institutonaize the pecu-
larities that still unhappily keep the South
separate from the rest of the Union. :
Why are the South's interests so much diff
ferent from the interests of all other states,
and of the nation as a whole, that they cannot
be adequately represented in that American
Foundation usually called Congress
Why establish new symbols and agencies of
Southern separatism Far better to work for
the complete assimilation of the South in the
great national entity, it's ideas, its aspirations
for more and more democracy and less and less
narrow sectionalsm. Above all, why try to
make what is ugly appear pretty by telling
story at all Why not achieve the good ap-
pearance instead of merely trying to simulate
it ? Then the story will tell itself.-St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
PEACE MAY EVOLVE IN YEARS

Bertrand RUSSELL well-known British phi
losopher, says that very large part of man
kind embraces two widespread creeds, which
he outlined as follows:
Q) Zone of these, the creed of Commun-
ism, has the advantage of intense fanaticism
and embodiment in sacred book
(2) "The other less definite, is neverthe-
less potent. 1t may be called the American
way of life"
The British author thinks it will be neces-
sary to unity these conflicting tenets either by
rule of law or by finding innocent outlets for
our competitive instincts"
Many intelligent persons have previously
outlined the clash between Communism and
the American way of life, but, up to this time
no one has been able to offer plan which will
supremacy.
There is, of course, the plan of the pacifists
and modernists, who seem to think that the
United States should supinely surrender it's
future rights and liberties in an exhibition of
love and trust of powerful neighbor. There
are others, of course, who think that the thing
for this country to do is to be prepared for a
military contest while attempting to obtain
some reconciliation of conflicting aims and
ideals.
Nobody knows what the final outcome of
sible that the situation will continue muddled
until, one day in the future, the hoped-for
will take place. It is quite pos
slble that both nations and their peoples, ar
rive at such determination.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
Good Employment!

Now is the time to look ahead to
your fu ture. AS an ambitious
young man, you don't want just
a job. You want the kind of good
employment that means oppor-
tunity for you. Yes, the kind of
employment that means security,
where you don't have to worry
about your pay check. In short
the good employment opportuni-
ties now being offered in the new
U. S. Army and U. S. Air Force.
Your pay starts Immediately. Plus
free food and housing; free cloth
ing and equipment; free retire
ment plan; free medical and dem
tai care; low-cost insurance.
Here's deal for you that's tops
any way you look at it. For quail
fled women, the same good en-
ployment opportunities are Of
fered in the WAC and the WAF.
Discuss your big opportunity to-
day with your U. S. Army and u
S. Air Force Recruiter. He's at
Marion Post Office, Marion, N. c.
Yes, and he's specially trained to
give you the best of counsel. For
your own advancement, look into
these opportunities for good en-
ployment in the greatest business
in the world. Enlist now
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
VOTE AGAINST POLIO

This Friday, January IA, marks the opening
of an 18-day parade in the United States-the
1o49 March of Dimes of the National Founda
ton for Infantile Paralysis. In that little more
than two-week period the American people will
write their ticket against infantle para
lysls, which in the past six years has stricken
more than 100000 of our citizens.
One of the main facts to remember about
polio is that it is not primarily fatal disease.
Only about five to ten persons out of a hundred
who contract it will die. And another fact is
that SO per cent of those infected by polio re-
cover completely.
Yet, today there remains drab overtone
of darkness in the infaptile paralysis picture.
When polio strikes with paralytic force often
many lengthy years of disqualification and
treatment comprise the calendar of the dis
abled
Aside from the victims pain and suffering
there is also the cold factual problem Of doctor
and hospital bills. Not one family in ten can
afford to pay for full or even partial care of
case requiring more than nominal hospital
stay
That's where your March of Dimes steps in
to Tighten the dark outlook Besides financing
research seeking the final answer of how to
prevent and cure polio, March of Dimes funds
are paying lOf Jne pest aVallaDle medical care
and treatment of polio patients throughout the
nation whether or not they were stricken
6n the 1948 epidemics or in years gone by.
Yes, not one family in ten can afford to pay
when polio strikes. But every family can con-
tribute to the March of Dimes. By so doing they
help guarantee prompt and adequate aid to
themselves and their neighbors should the dis
ease attack them
Remember the 1949 March of Dimes, Janu-
ary 14-31. Join in that great parade. Every
time you give dime or dollar you lend
mighty, helping hand.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

ond course was Immediately served.
This course was two of Mcdowell
county's best -molasses
and muffins made from wat e I
ground meal. After partaking as
heartily as could be expected, the
next move was to the home of Mrs.
J. E. Decker.
"The guests were delighted upon
reaching Mrs. Decker's, to find a
large cut glass bowl of punch await
ing them after their sweets of the
evening. This punch, like the land
Columbus discovered, was afterward
found to be incorrectly named
some of the ladies called it fake,
some water with a hint Of orange
juice. The guests being seated, Mrs.
Pless and Mrs. Decker gave for their
pleasure two beautifully rendered
duets, which were enjoyed by ALL
Mrs. Decker gave a reading, Story
to the Ladies Of the Winning Side.
MS was 1ull OF VII ana numOr from
beginning to end. 1t was illustrated
throughout by popular musical Sc
lections, played by Mrs. Pless, and
sung by all.
"Mrs Minnie Blanton and Mrs.
T. E. Snipes were the lucky winners
in the cake walk, and were pre-
sented with the beautifully iced
cake, which when cut was just a
corn bread cake.
"All deceptions were forgotten
when ice cream and cakes were
served, and from all appearances the
ladies were delighted with the even
ing's entertainment"
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
BUSINESS FOR 1949 !

A business review for North Carolina con-
cludes that the present year will be prosperous
if the pattern of the years since the end of the
is followed. This is about equivalent to
saying that the year will be prosperous if it is
prosperous.
The truth of the matter is that no econ
omist, no business expert and no business man
knows what the year 1949 will bring. The
tempo of business operations in the United
States depends, not upon cash in the banks,
but upon the optimistic attitude of prospective
buyers. If this continues to operate, the eco
nomic activity will promote good business con-
dtions.
1t is necessary, however, for business enter
prises to understand that the present favorable
outlook can be changed, almost overnight, if
the prospective buyers develop a streak of
pessmsm. Business operates upon confidence
in the future and once this is shaken, or shat
tered, there is an almost immediate drop in
buying which Immediately affects business.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
TALL TALES
Bv ELIZABETH WRITTEN

| Last week the electricians were,
busy taking down the strings Of
Christmas lights on the business
streets, merchants were having store
windows cleaned, housewives were
removing door sprays and mothers
were busily taking their children
down peg or two after allowing
special privileges during the hoi-
days. Then, as if to make clean
sweep of it all, the bright sunshine
gave tagging spirits lift.
l believe Marion stores looked
prettier during the Christmas past
than at any time I can remember.
AS I watched the tattered trim
mings destroyed, the dirt washed
away and the papers burned l re-
menbered a scene on the campus of
Peace College when I was a student
| there
The students had assembled for a
campfire, vesper service at twilight,
The speaker, young brunette wom
an, was pretty in vivacious, whole
some kind of way
In addressing the student body
she gazed wistfully into the flames
and spoke quietly and informally
as if she were talking with small
group of intimate friends.
She said that as she watched the
fire devour the papers and firewood
she liked to think God gathered our
mistakes at the close of each day and
burned them.
It was a beautiful thought for
twilight service and it is a beautiful
thought for the close of the year.
Someone told me the other dav
that weather prophets were pre-
dieting the spring of 40 to be filled
with cold weather, blzzards and all
kinds of bad weather. Won't those
people who bought winter clothes
during the after Christmas clearance
Isales be delighted ?
A clerk was trying to sell a woman
"a slip. She said the selection in
cluded many pretty, lacy styles. The
woman politely declined and later
confided to a group of friends:
'If she could see the holes in the
one Pm wearing. she woul dn't think
| needed one with lace"
"The woman who came to dinner''
was entertaining the group about
her with a story about banquet she
had attended, She said she was
seated next to an old man whose
eyesight was failing.
"He kept calling me little girl
she laughed, "of course l knew he
couldn't see, but it was so flatter-
ing"
"Why didn't you look around ?"
her husband commented drily,
"maybe there was a little girl there"
She hushed.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
8!ST CONGRESS

In the Eighty-first Congress there
will be 521 men and nine women. At
least 216 are war ENTHUSIASTICALLY
of World War II. The majority
are lawyers. The average age is 53.8
one year older than in the last
Congress. The senior in point of
service is Rep. Adolph ]. SABBATH, 80,
of Illinois, who is beginning his
forty-second year.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
AMERICAN RED CROSS

The American Red Cross gave as
sistance in 619 disasters in this
country during the 1947-48 fiscal
year, expending a total of S12,171,- =
022, according to Basil O'Connor,
president of the organization. Since
the Red Cross was founded in 1881,
it has served in 1884 domestic dis
asters in which it has spent $780,
100000.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
Minor Party Vote
otals Are Revised

Washington, Jan. 5-Revised Off
cial returns as reported to the State
Department by the 48 states showed
today that the total vote cast for
President last Nov. 2, was 48,690.75.
This is 1850 more than previously
reported by state canvassing boards
and compiled by the Associated
Press last Dec. 10.
The difference is due to revisions
made in official figures since the
additions Of some minor party votes
previously unreported, and so m e
further minor corrections.
Here is the way the total vote was
divided:
Harry S. Truman, D. - 24,104,030
Thos. E. Dewey, R. ----21, ,970,985
J. Strom Thurmond
States Rights ------- 1,169, 118
Henry Wallace, Prog 1,156,883
Norman Thoms, Soc. --- 139,543
Claude Watson, Prohibt'n 103,343
Edwd. Teichert, Soc.-Lab. 29,240
Ferrel Dobbs, Soc.-W'krs. 1851
Scattered ---- 1921
Tomorrow, the electoral college
vote will be counted and officially
recorded at a routine joint session
in the House chamber, presided over
by Senator McKellar, d., Tenn.)
Senate president pro tenn. The final
electoral vote was Truman 3O3,
Dewey 1870, and Thurmond 49,
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
REFUND TO VETERANS

Sometime in 1949, the Veterans Admin
istration will pay dividends to those who took
out National Service Life Insurance and it is
estimated that the fund to be distributed will
range from 81, 100000 to $4,000, 100000.
Refunds will be made on all policies
which veterans paid premiums for three or
more months, including those lapsed ma
tUred, as we'll as those in force Since the
first policies were effective in 1910, the divi-
dends will cover period of about eight years
and will vary from few cents to several hund-
red dollars per veteran.
The distribution of dividends to policy
holders arises from the fact that the Govern
ment, in connection with it's insurance of the
lives of it's veterans operated without profit.
Since battle losses were much smaller than
anticipated, the surplus funds accumulated,
according to court ruling, belong to the vet
Grams. The Veterans Administration is getting
ready to pay it out in proper proportion to the
veterans.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
FOR A PORK PIE

Hot sage biscuits are good COM
bination with a pork pie-as top
ping or accompaniment. To make
them, add II teaspoon sage to
biscuit recipe or l recipe for biscuit
mix.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

The caterpilars, according to an old say
ing, forecast mild winter; we hope they know
their predictions.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

The idea that the nation, in the days of it's
prosperity, should reduce it's Indebtedness, hits
Congress as a new idea.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
DANIEL WEBSTER -zAMy/z82- 0z2Y/852

Known THE "DefENoeR OF THE coNs7,1u1.on
DANIEL WEBSTER THROUGH HIS lAaPAssoNED SPEECHES
WAS CREDITED MORE ONCE WITH HAVING HELPED
TO PRESERVE
THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY. IN TIMES CRISIS MEN
LIKE WEBSTER DEVOTED THE CAUSE or LIBERTY
AND uNIoN- HAVE STEPPED FORTH TO STRENGTHEN
AND REAFFRM AMONG ALL FACTIONS, TRUST AND
BELIEF nv Ah1ER/cAW DEMOCRACY.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

Nearly every little country, and big ones
as we'll has an idea of getting money from
Uncle Sam.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
EMPLOYMENT TO DECLINE

During the war years. there was much
apprehension lest the transition to peacetme
production would be accompanied by an extra
ordinary number of unemployed. Consequently
legislation was passed designed to cushion the
return of veterans into civilian life.
The prediction that the nation should have
60,ooo,ooo employed workers was considered
somewhat far-fetched, but the figures show
that employment reached an all-time peak of
more than 63,000,000 in July.
While some adjustment is expected to take
place in 1949, with fewer jobs than in 1913,
the total employed persons is expected to be
close around the 10000, ,000-mark
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

There are few men in public life who
retire at the right time voluntarily.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

The average man is willing to do almost
anything to make money except good hard
work.
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

A man with an exc to grind ought to turn
MS own grindstone
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

Rip, Rip, Rip
Who are we }?
We're the defeated team
Don't you see.
What were We defeated by p?
Rags, Rags, Rags.
"The first course of the dinner
was then served. The Ku Klux
marched single file, bearing plates
containing most tempting pictures
of deletable edibles, giving the
guests time to feast their eyes, then
plates were taken up, and oranges
with peppermint sticks inserted as
quills were served. Victors and de-
feated all seemed to be infused
with the spirit of fun. Laughter and
witty banter was enjoyed along with
the orange juice.
"The party progressed to the home
of Mrs. M L. Justice, where the sec
Marion progress., 1949-01-13

Friendly criticism may be extremely help
full though it is not pleasant to the ear
Marion progress., 1949-01-13
Looking Backward
From The Progress Files
January 10, 1922

"Last January the ladies of the
Marion Methodist Aid Society, wish
ing to raise much needed funds,
decided as an incentive to harder
work to divide the society for one
year into two groups, having a
captain for each. The side raising
the larger amount to be entertained
by the side not so successful. Mrs. j.
w. Pless and Mrs. D. E. Hudgins
were elected captains, and the wis
dom of the choice was proven by
the untiring efforts of these two
ladies'.
"At the last meeting, Jan. 9, re-
ports were given for the year. Mrs.
Higgins reported S276.83 and Mrs.
Pless S26402 These amounts were
made from rummage sales conduct
ed by the two Sides. Mrs. Pless ex-
tended congratulations to the vic
torious side, also expressed delight
and readiness to entertain the VIC
tors. The night of January 18th was
chosen for the fete.
+ "Invitations were issued to a
tacky party to be given at the home
of Mrs. J. W. Pless Monday evening,
but no mention was made to let the
guests know they really were to en-
JOY progressive dinner of three
courses the first to be served with
Mrs. Pless.
"The victors gathered at the
home of Mrs. Eugene Cross, lead by
their captain, Mrs. D. E. Hudgins.
They came in jolly spirits and bright
and laughable attire to the party.
When the bell was rung, and the
door was opened for their reception
by a figure dressed in robes similar
to those of the Ku Klux Klan, and
in a dim corner near the door an
other body Of these same sepulchral
figures were seen, the expression Of
jovialness faded into one just little
dubious, but as the finger of the
defeated captain pointed straight
ahead, they marched up the stair
way, where they were directed to
the dressing rooms by the silent
figures of more of the same khan.
-"When the guests were seated
the defeated team gave this reas-
suring yell, just to let all know they
were humans:
Rip, Rip, Rip f!
Who are we
We're the defeated team
Don't you see.
What were wa defeated hv ?
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-22

HHE LEADERS OF the Brotherhood OF
i Locomotive Engineers, Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen,
Order of Railway Conductor, and the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen ON the
Missouri Pacific Railroad have refused to
avail themselves of the peaceful means
provided by this Act for settling their dis
putes They insist that they be the sole
umpire of their own disputes over the
meaning of contracts
There is no Need for Strikes
With all of the available methods for the
Interpretation of contracts, there is no
need for a strike or even threat of
strike, but the leaders of these railroad
unions have ignored the ordinary pro-
cedures established by law and insist upon
imposing their own interpretations of their
contracts by means of a strike.
The wheels have stopped rolling on the
Missouri Pacific They may stop rolling
on other railroads at any time Recently
the Wabash Railroad was forced to dis
continue operation for several days under
similar circumstances
What are These Strikes About?
These strikes and strike threats are not
about wage rates or hours. They result
from disputes over the meaning of exist
ing contracts. They cover claims for full
days pay for less than days work, or for
payments for services performed by Others
who were fully paid for the work done.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-22
Stote Fair October 1917

An event eagerly awaited each year by young and OLD
alike big Mississippi State Fair which now has been
greatly dgnified by calling the 1949 Agricultural and III
dustrial Exposition October 1917 is the date.
However, it will still be called the fair" by all those
who attend and the change in won't mean there be
much change in the things that done annually at the
Jackson overland that covers a lot of territory
There was time when Mississippi editors wrote
editorials the fair competition sponsored by the CITY
of Jackson effort get much publicity possible
$4,000 prize in the conest-first
$4,000 bill we even had too.
This year they aren't offering any prizes that we
know of for editorial writing but glad to give the
fair few lines anyway
The annual state fair does a useful and con-
srucve purpose in porrayng the of the state IN
agriculture industry and education If you attend this year
and look the many interesting exhibits you will see
what
Cash premiums have been upped particularly in the
Junior classes and competition should be good all classes
Holmes county is doing splendid work in the
All Clubs and womens home demonstration clubs; and
have certainly forged ahead in livestock production We can
why of good farm friends in the
county don't of the and share in the cash
awards that will be given at the fair
Such recognition would spur interest in many other
families in the county serving very worthwhile purpose
thereby and also result in nice publicity for county
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-09-22

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