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PANEL.

PANEL -.
with the bare hands and some
paint on a piece of paper on
the wall; within a matter of
minutes she produced the
likeness Of an old time charac-
ter that looks like a buccan-
eer, complete with hat and
feather.
Mrs. Castillo's speech will
be published in another issue.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
ANYONE CAN BE HAPPY WITH THE
PROPER MENTAL OUTLOOK

Anyone can be happy if they will cultivate
the proper mental outlook, according to Dale
Carnegie.
Declaring that generally ninety per cent of
the things in our lives are right, and only ten
per cent wrong, Carnegie lists seven ways to
achieve happiness in an article in the June is
sue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
"About ninety per cent of the things in our
lives are right and about ten percent are
wrong' he declares. eff you want to be happy
all we have to do is to concentrate on the ninety
per cent that are right and ignore the ten per
1cent that are wrong. If we want to be worried
and bitter and have stomach ulcers, all we have
to do is concentrate the ten per cent that are
wrong and ignore the ninety per cent that are
glorious"
One of Carnegies' rules, therefore, for achiev-
ing happiness in our lives is:
Count your blessngs-not your troubles
In support of his contention that events have
little to do with our happiness unhappiness
and that both of these merely states of
mind, Carnegie cites the cases of Napoleon and
of Helen Keller.
Napoleon who had everything that men
crave, lamented II have never known six happy
days in my life" On the other hand Miss Keller,
who was blind, deaf and dumb said: 81 have
found life so beautiful
Other Carnegie rules for being happy are
Think and act cheerfully-and you will feel
cheerful; Instead of worrying about ingrati-
tude, let's expect it; let's remember not to ex-
pect gratitude but to give for the joy of giving
Let's not initiate others. Let's find ourselves
and be ourselves When fate hands us lemon,
let's try to make lemonade; and forget your
self by becoming interested in others. Do every
day a good deed that will put smile of joy
on someone's face.-Ex.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
CAN BE 'INSULTED" SAFELY

The British film, "Oliver Twist" has been
banned in Germany a result of riots staged
outside the theater by Polish Jews, who main
tanned that one of the characters depicted re-
flected upon the Jewish race.
We call attention to the incident because, if
films, plays and books are to be banned because
of protests by any minority group, the time will
come when it will be impossible to produce
plays, films or books
In fact, if one analyzes the situation in the
United States, the commercially minded pro-
ducers of so-called art are extremely anxious to
avoid "offendng" anybody. It has been obvious
for some years that the only group which can
be ''insuted'' safely in the United States is the
majority of the population, the white people of
Anglo-Saxon derivation.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
Luck or Planning!

The man who leaves his future
to luck, instead of planning in an
intelligent manner, often finds
himself on the outside looking in.
Not a good spot. That's why it
pays to plan really worthwhile
career in the new U. S. Army or
y. S. Air Force, two great Or
ganizations chock-full of wonder
full chances for you to get a.
head. You feel sense of Sc
curity in knowing you are assur-
ed steady employment, and steady
income, in interesting, active
work. Free clothing and equip
ment. Free medical and dental
care. Free retirement plan. Plus
scores of other benefits not
matched anywhere. Get the full
story today at your U. S. Army
and U. S. Air Force Recruiting
Station. It's at the Marion Post
office, Marion, N. C.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
Interest Is Strong
In Planting Trees

Adult farmers and rural boys and
girls in North Carolina have ordered
record breaking number of tree
seedlings for planting this year, re-
norts R. W. Graeber in charge OF
forestry extension at State College.
A total of 4O4 Future Farmers of
America and All Club members
have received 8O3, $50 seedlings of
fered to them free by pulp and paper
! companies. Of these, 600,200 were
furnished by the North Carolina
Pulp Company of Plymouth, 1920
by the Champion Paper and Fibre
Company of Canton, 100000 by the
International Paper Company of
Georgetown, S. c., and 41,750 by
the North Carolina State Nursery.
Some So additional All Club and
! FLA members have applied for free
seedlings, but a shortage of trees
has prevented the filling of many of
these orders.
In addition, so adult farmers have
received 148,5OO trees from the In
ternational Paper Company.
These figures, says Graeber, are
not complete by any means, since
many adults, Alters, and Future
; Farmers have purchased their own
trees. Also, many business and civic
groups throughout the State have
provided for boys and girls in their
own counties. Among the groups CO.
operating in the program are the
Lions Club of Gastonia, the Rotary
Club of Walnut Cove, the Wilkes
Chamber of Commerce at Wilkes
boro, and A. T. Griffin Manufacture
ing Company of Goldsboro.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
WINS THE GLASS EGG

Among the stirring utterances noted in con-
nection with the frantic effort of newspaper
men and radio commentators to fathom the
meaning behind the shift in personnel in Mos
COW one runs across this:
1T could mean either softening or tough
ening of Russian policy toward the West, =
from the writing of John M. Hightower, the As
sociated Press man who, suspects, must
find some news in events whether there is any
thing to report or not.
A statement that the Russian change means
softening or toughening is equivalent to a
Stock Market expert saying that the trend of
prices would be either up or down. This may be
strictly accurate but it is hardly news to the
treader and does little to enhance the recupera-
ton of the forecaster.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
Looking Backward
From The Progress Files

Garden City, April 8-The heavy
frost which fell Friday night did a
great deal Of damage to early gar
dens and fruit trees.
"The farmers are all busy plant
ing corn.
"Miss nellie Gibbs, who is teach
ing Stroudtown, spent the week end
here with homefolks.
"Mrs. Chas. A. Dewey and son,
Master Charles, Jr., of Jacksonville,
Fla, and Augusta, Ca, are visiting
Mrs. w. H. Tennessee.
"Roland Morris and Kenneth
Weaver were visiting here Friday
, night.
"Miss Faye McCimsey of Bridge
water, spent the weekend with
Miss nellie Gibbs.
"Ed. Brown, Clarence Glenn and
Harry and Lambert Young of Con
struction spent Sunday with home
folks.
"W. H. Tennessee and j. E.
| Jimeson made a business trip to
Marion Saturday.
cd. T. Harris made trip to Gar
den City during the week in the
! interest of the war savings stamps
campaign.
"Miss Rebecca Tennessee, who is
in school at Marion, spent Sunday
with homefolks.
melvin Mccall of North Cove
made a business trip to Garden City
last week.
"Misses Dora Gibbs and Cora
Miller spent Friday night in the
city -
"There will be baptizing at
Clear Creek next Sunday, also ser
vices at the Baptist church.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
CAN u. N. BRING PEACE?

No one can tell what the history of the world
might have been if the Senate of the United
States had ratified the treaty of peace, drawn
up at the end of World War /, which included
the League of Nations, for which Woodrow
Wilson fought so vigorously.
The final vote in the Senate occurred on
March 19, 1920, when fifty-seven Senators
voted in favor of the treaty and thirty-nine vot-
ed against it. A change of seven votes would
have prevented the development of decade of
isolationist sentiment in the United States and
brought the League into being with the back
ing of the United States, the one country able
ITO give it the strength necessary to face the fu-
ture with fighting chance of success.
The constitutional requirement of two
thirds majority to ratify treaties thwarted the
will Of majority of the Senators and, accord
ing to general opinion, the majority of the peo
pie of the nation. From that day until the out
break of World War II, the general tenor of
american legislation, in connection with pre-
paredness and a possible in Europe,
that the conflict would be none of our business.
In this conclusion, the nation and its leaders
were misled No recital of historic events is ne
cessary to support this conclusion because ev
erybody knows that this country went into the
second World War and that today it is leading
the world an international effort to set up ma
chinery which will prevent the outbreak of
other conflict.
1t is too early to decide whether the United
Nations will succeed where the League of Ma
tons failed A stumbling block in the work of
the U. N. is the frequent use of the veto by
Russia. The Communists have taken advantage
Of this technical provision to block almost every
effort to begin effective collaboration for
peace. Nevertheless, doubt if the present
impasse should be blamed upon the veto power
given to the larger nations because this misuse
of the veto is only evidence of a serious division
of opinion which complicates the development
of what the late Wendell Wikie called Zone
World"
The peace of the world depends upon agree
ment of the powerful military nations In view
of the widespread differences that exist be-
tween the Soviet and the Western nations, the
peace is in danger but the peril does not arise
from the right of veto. This right could exist
without threatening the success of the United
Nations if the big powers were in substantial
agreement, or commonly resolved to cooperate
for the peaceful development Of mankind.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
PENSIONS

New Government estimates show
that the Rankin bill to pension war
veterans would add more than $780,
900, 100000 to Federal spending
over the next fifty years. These fig
ures put the cost Of the pension
scheme almost seven times that orig
inally calculated by its sponsor. The
Veterans Administration, estimating
annual costs of the pension at five
year intervals, starting in 1850, said
that 5,810,493 veterans of both
pensions in 1895.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
DEATH RATE

A new record-low-death rate,
with even accident and chronic
heart disease death rates dropping,
is announced for the nation by a
life insurance company. The death
rate for the year was 6.5 per 1000
policyholders, compared with 6.8 in
1947 and was the fifth year in sue
cession to show improvement in NOR
tality, exclusive of enemy action.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
DYSARTSVILLE

"Dysartsville, April 8-Misses
Mamie and Oracle Cowan of Marion
visited homefolks here Easter.
"Miss Willie Jarrett was shop
ping in Marion Saturday.
"Jas. C. Goforth and Miss Mamie
Goforth made a business trip to
Marion Saturday.
''Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Satterwhite
attended the Quarterly meeting at
Pisgah last Saturday.
"Misses Cora Miller and Dora
Gibbs visited in Marion last week.
"W. A. Laughr1dge attended the
Democratic County convention in
Marion Saturday.
"There was killing frost here
the morning of the 9Th.
"Ethel Spratt has been quite i'll
for several days.
"James Taylor made a business
trip to Nebo last Saturday.
"There was a public speaking at
the school house Wednesday eve
ming.
"The farmers are beginning to
plant corn.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

leen spent the weekend with home
folks here.
"F'rank Wilson of Camp jackson
lreturned today after spending ten
days with homefolks.
"Key Lands spent the weekend
with homefolks at Dysartsville.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
STATISTICAL

Here are some economic statistics that you
can interpret for yourself
There were 100000 unemployed in Febru-
ary, which was the highest number of people
out of work since the war.
During the same month, there were $685.
900 persons at work, which was the highest to-
tai employment for the month of February on
record.
| The explanation seems to be in the greatly
increased number Of people at work and 'seek-
ing work." Incidentally, of those out off work,
II ,8O3,916 were getting jobless benefits at the
end of February.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

We believe that every citizen of Marion
should, whenever possible, trade in Marion.
When you can't buy what you want here, buy
it as close home as possible.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
THE ADVENT OF SPRING

On March 20, at 'five forty nine p. M, East
ern Standard Time occurs the vernal equinox,
which ushers in Spring and gives us the equi-
nox, when day and night will be equal through
out the world.
The four seasons of the year occur because
the earth's axis is tilted away from perpendi-
cular to the orbit to the earth's orbit.
Only on the day of vernal equinox and the
autumnal equinox does the axis of the earth
stand at right angles to the direction of the
sun. In June, it is tilted more than twenty three
degrees toward the sun and in December, it
tilts the same way from the sun. This variation
from the perpendicular accounts for the differ
ent length of time the sun shines on the hemi-
spheres.
In Summer the sun gives the hemisphere
more heat than can be radiated during the
night In Winter, the process is reversed.
While the Spring equinox marks the astron-
omical beginning of Spring, it would not be
safe for the people Of Mcdowell county to pre-
sumo that cold weather is over. In some sections
Of the country the latter part of March brings
some of the harshest features of Winter, but
at other times and places, the weather is ge-
NAL and Spring-like.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

The churches of the land may make many
mistakes and the preachers may say some fool
sh things but where would the human race be
without them?
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
NEBO

"Nebo, April e.-Mrs. H. D..
Plant and children of Knoxville,
Tenn, are visiting the farmers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson.
"Miss Essie Hemphill Of Caro-
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

The more intelligent an individual becomes,
the less certain is he that he does not know all
the correct answers.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

Texas has more counties than any
other state in the union-254. The
state that has the smallest number
of counties is Deleware-three.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

Nothing is sillier than a man, in big job,
who is afraid of competition.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

People who know a great deal seldom make
positive assertions.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17
APRIL 1898

"The county exemption board has
received orders for the entrainment
of seven white men and twelve col
ored men next week. All men will be
sent to Camp jackson, Columbia, S.
G. -.
"White-Robert Misher Curtis,
Clinton B. Lands, VIM. R. Suttle,
Ben F. Willard, Robt. E. Laidlaw,
Atlas Withrow and Cornie Wash
burn, Alternates: Hal Lawing and
Frank Fortune.
"Colored-Harrie Johnson, James
Corpening, Theuro McKesson, Cur
tbs Forney, Isiah Mays, VIM. Erwin,
Hoke Conley, Luther Mccall, Augu-
ia Carson, Jesse Francis Melvin
Hicks and John Erwin Alternates:
Samuel johnson, Latt Middleton and
Thomas Oscar Tate"
Last Sunday morning, Rev. J. c..
Story, pastor of the Marion Presby-
terian church, read the yearly report
of the church to be sent to Presby-
terry at the Spring meeting in States
vile April 18th. In many respects
this was the most satisfactory years
work in the present pastorate. There
were thirty additions to the church
this year, making the total member
ship 216. The report shows that the
number enrolled for the year in Sun
day School was 22O, and contribu-
tions to all causes amounted to
s2O45.
During the present pastorate
100 persons have been added to the
church, 101 by profession and 80 by
letter.
"The next annual Mcdowell coun-
ty singing convention will be held at
Cherry Springs, six miles south of
Old Fort" on Saturday and Sunday,
June 20 and 80. Several of the Nc
Dowell choirs are already making
ready this contest and we urge every
choir in Mcdowell and adjoining
counties to support the convention
by their attendance. The people of
Cherry Springs and Old Fort extend
an invitation to all singing people
and visitors to attend both Saturday
and Sunday as their doors will be
open for all. So don't fail to attend,
as we expect to make this conven-
ton the best of all.
JNO. C. BURNETT, Pres"
Texas has more counties than any
other state in the union-254. The
state that has the smallest number
of counties is Deleware-three.
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Marion progress., 1949-03-17

Use the Want Ads for profit.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

Advertising, properly handled, shouldn't
cost anybody anything.
Marion progress., 1949-03-17

"The county exemption board has
received orders for the entrainment
of seven white men and twelve col
ored men next week. All men will be
sent to Camp Jackson, Columbia, S.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-09-17
:! PLIERS MISSING,
 SEA TRIP

NEW YORK. Sept. 17-lR-Coast Guard, Air Force and Canadian air. craft were thrown into a vide spread hunt today for a small, single-engine. plane long overdue on a projected 1000 mile nonstop flight from the Azores to New York City.
 The little plane, a Beechcraft Bonanza, rerortedly was loaded with fuel for 29 hours of flying when it took off with two Italian aviators from the Azores yesterday Under normal conditions, it's gas supply would have been exhausted at 10 am. (EST) today.
 The search planes started from American and Canadian bases shortly after dawn, about 10 hours after the plane last made radio contact with shore.
 At that time, the fliers, John M. Brondello and Camille Barioglio, gave their position as about $40 miles east of New York City and 1180 miles due south of the Naval oase at Argentia, Mid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-09-17
LOOK OUT,
 RUSSIANS,
 GO EASY
Atlantic Pact Powers Plan Defense If Attacked
 in Quick Action

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17-tR- The Atlantic Pact powers agreed in one hour today on organization of Western defenses against any possible attack by Russia.
 Ministers of the 12 pact countries met in mid-forenoon for a session that was expected to last two or three hours, possibly spill over into a late afternoon meeting or even a meeting here next Monday.
 They elected Secretary of State Acheson as their presiding officer.
 Then they went to work in un- expected harmony of plans for de- fense machinery which already had been laid out in complete detail. Their deputies had been busy at the State Department for the past several weeks on that task.
 The. ministers approved the proposed plan evidently without any controversy and then adjourned at Il am.
 Thus they completed in an hour the most important joint action since the treaty was signed here April to tie together under a single strategy the war plans of the United States, Canada, and the na- tions of Western Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-09-17
211 CARS CHECKED
 IN SECOND DAY OF
 MOTOR INSPECTION

For the second day of the annual vehicle safety check-up being made by the Juneau Police Department and the Territorial Highway Patrol, the following report was submitted ay Patrol It. Emmett M. Botelho:
 Between l and 6 pm, September l6, 211 cars were checked with these showings:
 37 violation tickets were issued: out of this number 25 individuals did not have their drivers licenses with them; had no drivers license whatsoever.
 40 tickets were redeemed from the previous day.
 Is cars had no emergency brakes.
 13 cars had no stop lights.
 8 cars had only l license plate.
 g cars had only light.
 3 cars had no windshield wipers.
 3 cars with foreign license which was to be renewed.
 All motorists must obey the Stop signals at all times at the school crossing at the church in Waynor Addition. This will be en- forced by the Highway Patrol.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-09-17
ProW|er
 Is Sh oi

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 17.-tR- A 21-year-old man, who was sleeping in his fathers taven in the hope of trapping a recurrent prowler, fatally shot a man in the tavern early today.
 Detectives identified the dead man as Ellis Ruben Garrison, 37, who has served three penitentiary terms for auto theft and burglary.
 Athanasios CTom) A. Monstis told police he had decided to sleep in the back room of his fatner's East Side Tavern, hoping to catch a prowler. The taven had been burg larized twice recently.
 Monstis said he was awakened early this morning by the crash of glass, and splintering wood, and crept into the tavern to see a man near the cash register.
 Monstis said he fired twice as the man came toward him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-09-17
CANNED FRUIT PLANT SWEPT, NIGHT BLAZE

CASHMERE, Wash, Sept. 17-tR Fire swept the block-long plant of the Cashmere Fruit Growers Union here early today with loss estimated at s750,000 not including thousands of toxes of fruit.
 The blaze, which started at 4 a.m., still was burning nearly five hours later.
 Company officials said the pre- liminary loss figure applied to building and equipment. In the building were about 75,000 boxes of packed D'Anjou pears and 35 box cars of Bartlett pears. An official said the building was partly covered by insurance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-09-17
CITY WAFER RATES
 NOT TO BE BOOSTED
 NOW SAYS COUNCIL

There will be no increase in Juneau's water rates at present.
 This decision was made by the City Council at it's meeting last night, after 1t had heard the re- port of c. J. Ehrendreich, certified public accountant, who had exam ined the Juneau Water Works financial statement.
 The Water company will be noti- fled that no increase in water rates will be allowed until an audit has been made of the Water company's books.
 Ordinance Number 3O6, under which the Water company is al- lowed its 20-year franchise, states that rates shall be fair and req sonable.
 Ehrendreich, speaking from the floor, told the council he could see no justification for an in- crease.
 He said that, judging from the statement, before a management fee" not included under wages, is deducted, the company's net pro- fit amounts to more than 21 per cent.
 Although the Water company has already notified it's customers of an increase in rates as of Septem- Der l, the council moved that the company would be notified not to increase rates until such time as an increase is justified.
 A new city ordinance, providing rules for city elections as made necessary by the recent special municipal election, was given first reading at the council meeting.
 The assessors report, with the changes made by the Equalization Board, was accepted by the coun- cil.
 Bids for comprehensive liability and property damage liability in- surance were opened, and the Shat tuck Agency bid was accepted.
 A representative of citizens re- siding in the Seventh and Eighth Streets region was promised that difficulties in sewer and water systems in that area would be ironed out as soon as possible.
 In the course of the meeting, Mayor Waino Hendrickson pointed out that the change-over, made necessary by the Territorial law which moved the municipal cleo tion dates to October 4, would prove difficult at present, but bene- ficial after the change-over has been made.
 We will have operated for Is months on one years income" he said.
 Representative from Douglas City Council asked the Juneau City Council to give its approval of the plan for a small boat har- Dor at Douglas. No action was taken on this matter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-09-17
VESSEL ON
 R0(k5;505
 SENT OUT

MIAMI, Fla, Sept. 17-R-Rescue craft were rushing today to aid the 2,5O0-ton Belgian freighter Brasant aground on rocks off the southern coast of Cuba.
 An sos signal was picked up from the vessel shortly after 1 am. EST. Ships at sea were alerted and the Coast Guard in Miami stood by ready to send help if needed.
 Coast Guard air sea rescue head quarters said the Brabant's master reported the vessel was taking on little water but was in no imme- diate danger"
 The vessel was reported to have been enroute from Gulf Coast ports to Antwerp.