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The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Business Conditions Improve
In Local Sections; Fewer
Unemployment Claims Filed

during the past month totaled IS,
which is the largest number that
have been placed in any previous
month during the past two years.
The biggest reason for this gain
in placements was due to the con-
struction of new bypass around
Lincolnton. which is expected to
take about one year to complete.
At the present time there are
750 persons registered for work
with the Local Employment Of
flee. The greater majority being
experienced textile workers.
TEXTILES IMPROVE
The textile industry which has
been in a rather depressed condi-
ton has improved considerably
and no plants have been closed for
the past four weeks, which is the
first time this year that they have
operated this long without at least
one plant being closed for one week
or more.
Any employer needing any type
workers is requested to call h e
local Employment Office, which is
located in the Reinhardt Building.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
PROGRAMS PLANNED
PROGRAMS PLANNED
City, County Schools Will
Observe American Education
Week. November 9TH To 74th

The 34th annual observance of
American Education Week is an
rounced for the Nov. 7-13, 1854
by its national sponsors, the Ma
tlonal Education Association, the
American Legion, the U. S. Of
flee of Education and the Ma
tional Congress of Parents and
Teachers.
CENTRAL THEME
The central theme, Good
Schools Are Your Responsibility"
is, in effect, a lesson assignment
for every citizen. Also some of
the daily topics for AEW this
year emphasize everyone's per-
sonal responsibility for good
schools: ideals To Live BY"
Teachers for Tomorrow, Invest
ing in Good Schools" Working
Together for Good Schools, !"
Effective Citizenship" Teaching
the fundamentals Today" and
How Good Are Your Schools"
- u II hIilcI lCdll EOuCdIlOll
Week the nations schools extend
a special invitation to the public
to visit classrooms-to see the
schools in action. The sponsors
estimate that this year 20 mil
lion people will accept that invi-
tation. Millions more will learn
about their schools through news
paper and magazine features,
radio and television programs,
displays, and special community
programs and activities.
Wishing for good schools is
not enough" declares the spon-
soring committee. Communities
have good schools when the peo-
pie want them enough to take an
interest in them to work for
them, and to cooperate with them.
American Education Week is an
appropriate time to re-examine
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

The following report was releas-
ed from the office of the local
Employment Security Commission,
Paul Lawing, Manager:
The number of persons filing
new initial claims was the small
est for the past month of any
month since June of 1858.
This can be attributed to the
improved business conditions both
in the textile and furniture indus
tries in this county.
The number filed during Octo-
ber was about one-fourth tn e
number which was filed during
ny previous month of this year.
y total of 262 initial claims was
. d during the past month.
The number of continued claims
,saS also the smallest number filed
during any previous month so far
in this year, and was the smallest
number filed since December 1858,
a total 1907 being filed during Oc-
tober.
JOB PLACEMENTS
The number of persons were
nlaced on suitable job openings
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

He was not at the bank when
the grand prize winner was
announced. but his glad tidings
came to him with the speed of
light, and he went rushing down
East Main quicker than you can
say East Branch"
This morning, Noah Mcdowell
revisited the scene of his tri-
umph and told Manager Jack
Dellinger: Here's the 500: you
keep it for mel" Thus. he made
one of the first deposits in the
new bank.
CHOCOLATES AND MARBLE
The opening of the new branch
bank Of First National was a
social success and a bit of fine
business finesSe. Some 5000 per-
sons from this general area at
tended the opening, and the
crowd-press inside the new build
ing was terrified from am. un-
til 5 p. m. The bank handed out
cigars to the men, red roses to
the womenfolk, and chocolate
bars for the kiddies. The young
er ones stood amid the elaborate
fiduciary surroundings. chocolate
streakipg down to their chins. and
thought that the soda shop was
never like this!
To cap their hospitality. bank
officials passed out Coca-Colas.
vanilla cookies. and cocanut
macaroons all during the day. A
good time was had by all.
FUN WITH FINANCE
Happiest smiles in the man
swarm were those on the faces of
Charles Raper Jonas. just re-
elected to Congress and now try
ing to shake hands with every
body and Harold Myrick, executive
vice president of the parent First
National Bank, who presided over
the drawings for prizes.
Children present were called
upon to extract the registration
cards for the awards, either on
the theory that they were too
young to know the value of
money. or that they couldn't read.
Imagine, then. the bombshell
that fell about p. m, when
four-year-old Warren Hoyle of
Route 2 was lifted up to the box,
pOked his chubby fist into a
batch of some 400 cards and
pulled one forth. 1t read: War
rem HOyle. Route 2. The bank
fOrked over two silver dollars,
and Warren strode back to
Papa Hal, all smiles.
Four cards-for four prizes each
hour-were pulled forth. The
lucky women each received three
pair of WiSteria hosiery, made in
Lincolnton. The men each was
awarded IL pairs of hose, made
CONTINUED on page 3
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

CongreSSionally-Speaking DEM
ocrats retained IL of the II North
Carolina seats in Congress in
Tuesdays election, and Lincoln
tons native son. C. R. Jonas, Re-
publican. retained the 18th in a
successful reelection bid.
The Democrats had waged
their most intense campaign of
all against the LincOlnton man,
bringing in name" speakers
from the party's top echelon, in
concentrated drive to defeat
the states lone Republican in
Congress. However, the efforts
failed.
In winning by approximately a
$4,000 vote margin in the six
county district, Rep. Jonas became
the first Republican congressman
in North Carolina history to win
reelection.
The 10th District Congress vote
was record breaking one for an
off-year election. Unofficial re-
turns as of last night gave Jonas a
margin of 1916 votes. or 51,627
to 37,851 for Sedberry.
These returns were from ITO of
172 precincts with only one box
in Mitchell and another in Avery
County to be heard from.
Jonas in his first try for political
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Columbus ANTHONY
Dies Wednesday

Columbus Anthony 70. died at
his home Rt. 4, Lincolnton
Wednesday night.
He was born in Lincoln County
Oct. 2, 1884. the son of the late
j. w. Anthony and Nancy Car
penter Anthony.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at 800 o'clock at
Southside Baptist Church. The
body will lie in state thirty min
utes prior to the funeral. Burial
will follow in the church cemetery.
Rev. w. L. Pitts. pastor will offici-
ate, assisted by Rev. Roy Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Martha Lynn Anthony. / daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bessie Mace, son, Ver-
non Anthony. 4 grandchildren and
l great grandchild.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Proclamation By
Mayor Heavier On
Buddy ] Poppy.Day

The following proclamation was
issued today by Mayor Carr Heav-
rer:
WHEREAS: The annual sale OF
Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States
has been officially recognized and
endorsed by the President of the
United States and Veterans Ad-
ministration: and
WHEREAS: VF.W. Buddy Pop
pies are assembled by disabled
veterans, and the proceeds of this
worthy Embarrassing campaign are
used exclusively for the benefit of
disabled and needy veterans, and
the widows and orphans of de-
ceased veterans; and
WHEREAS: The basic purpose
of the annual sale of Buddy Pop
pies by the Veterans of Foreign
Wars is eloquently reflected in the
desire to Honor the Dead by
Helping the Living; therefore, I,
E. C. Heavier. Mayor of the Town
Of Lincolnton, do hereby urge the
citizens of this community to rec
ognize the merits of this cause by
contributing generously to its sup
port through the purchase Of Bud
dy Poppies, on the day set aside for
the distribution of these symbols
Of loyalty, by the Ladies Auxiliary
to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. I
urge all patriotic citizens to wear
Buddy Poppy as mute evidence
of our gratitude to the men of this
country who have risked their lives
in defense of the freedoms which
we continue to enjoy as American
citizens.
Signed
E. c. Heavier,
Mayor
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Band Booster
Week Locally
November BIB

Next week, November 8-l2, has
been designated as Band Booster
Week..
The Lincolntpn High School
Band Parents Club will sponsor
several projects to make money to
help carry on the band program.
On Tuesday night, a variety
show will be presented in the high
school auditorium. All local tai
ent will be used in this two-hour
show.
Admission will be fifty cents to
everyone, with the show beginning
at 8 pm. on Saturday of Band
Booster Week" a bake sale will be
held uptown.
Anyone wishing to contribute to
the band program, or anyone who
has an old band instrument to do
nate, should get in contact with c.
l.. Moody, or Joseph B. Fields, band
director.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Flying Of Flags
Nov. 11th Urged
For VeteransD Day

Thursday, ". llth, 1854,
all American. cross the country
will be observing the first Annual
Veterans Day. The one day now
set aside each year to honor the
Services of American Veterans in
war and peace.
1t is most fitting that a CRATE
full Nation reserve one day each
ear in which thankful citizens
- W pay proper homage to the
81 ;eranS of all Wars who gave
d contributed so much to the
.-oause of Peace, and to preserve
the American Way of Life. The
idea Of paying special tribute to
our men and women of all Wars
dates back to Revolutionary War
Days. America has been in many
a conflict since Revolutionary
dr. and has produced it's own
We ans.
At the end of World War /,
Congress designated Nov. 18th,
as Armistice Day to honor the
close of that War. and to pay tri-
butte to the men and women who
fell. In 1888 Armistice Day was
declared a National holiday.
The theme of Veterans Day OBJ
servances this year through cut
the world wide membership of all
the veterans organizations will be
the dedicated determination of
American Veterans to win the
battle for lasting Peace.
AS your Service Office, I urge
all veterans and all Americans to
fly the Flag proudly on Nov.
1lth, 1854. In this way we can
best express our personal faith in
the future of an America strong
and free in a World of Peace.
tMrS) Herman Beaman, Vet
Grams Service Officer, Lincoln
County.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Democrats Capture Top Lincoln County Office.
Republican {. r. Jonas
Reelected To CONGRESS

Lincoln County clung to its Democratic tradition in
tuesdays oftyear election with the party candidates
on the county level being elected by large margins The
countys government has been the hands of the ma
jority party, the Democrats since 1880.
Lincoln Republicans, however, still had one big con-
ISOLATION and redeeming feature to their
disappointment in losing the county They their
native son and incumbent Congressman Charles Raper
Jonas reelected to the 10th N c. District congressional
seat in Washington.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Open House At
New PARSONAGE
Near ReepsviIIe

Open House will be held Sun
day. November 7, from to p.
ILL.,. at the new parsonage of the
Palm Tree, Zion and Russell's
Chapel Methodist churches.
The parsonage is located near
ReepSville n Northwest Lincoln
county.
The pastor, Rev. r. w. Blanch-
ard, invites all members and
friends to visit the new parson-
age during the Open House hours.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Elections Boord
In Session Today
To Certify Vote

The vote by precinct totals in
Tuesdays general election in Lin
coin county, appearing on Page l
in today's issue of The Times, is
not official as the County Elec-
tions Board was in session today
certifying the vote as The Times
went to press.
The official count will probably
show some minor changes in the
vote, but will have no bearing on
the outcome. The official figures
will be carried in Mondays issue.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Roses Bloom In November
As Brdnch Bank Opens
Sandtane Gas Co. Building
Bulk Storage Plant Here

ing the construction of the plant.
john Anderson. manager of
the Sandtane plant, stated that
the increased storage space will
enable them to render more
prompt and better service to their
customers.
The Sandtane Gas Co.. was Or
ganized in Lincolnton in March
1858. The stockholders are John
Anderson, Jack l.. Dellinger and
DR.. S. H. Steelman.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
FAMILY DAY SET AT
REEPS GROVE CHURCH

Family Day will be observed on
Sunday, November 7th at the
Keeps Grove Methodist church.
The pastor, Rev. E. F.. Kale ex-
tends a cordial invitation to the
members of their families and
visitors.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

The Sandtane Gas Co., Inc,
today announced that construc-
ton has begun on a L. P. gas
bulk storage plant, which the
company is building on property
just beyond the Glenn Mills.
w. S. Lander, of Charlotte.
who was one of the founders of
the Rulane Gas Company. which
operated for time in Lincolnton
and then moved to Charlotte
where it was later sold to the
Suburban Gas Company, is direct
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

the education program of your
community. What is your school
doing best? Can it do some things
better? To help your school, you
need to be well-informed about
it."
The Iincolnton City Schools
extend a special invitation to the
public to visit any or all of it's
schools during the observance of
A.E.W. Open House will be held
Thursday afternoon. Nov. II,
from to o'clock for the public
to have classrooms in action and
the displays and activities related
to the instructional program.
PROGRAM
The following program has
been arranged over Lincolnton
radio station WLON for American
Education Week.
Monday. Nov. 8th, 10 a. m. to
l0:30 a. m, Supt. S. Ray Lowder
will introduce the incolnton
High School Glee Club and Band
for brief performance, each.
Wednesday. Nov, 10th. 10 a. m.
to 10:15 a. m, Mrs. Nell Albran,
president Of the local N.C.E.A.
unit will present Mr.. LoWder for
talk relative to our city schools.
Saturday, Nov. 18th, GAS a. m.
to 1000 a. m, a mixed chorus
under the direction of Miss Kath-
crime Rhyme will give a number
of selections.
Also Thursday morning at
L.H.S. auditorium a special pro-
gram on A.E.W. will be presented
by high school students.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
5000 Brave Winters Chill
AT open House" Event Here
BY DEL LAZENBY

Roses sprouted in profusion the November air
of Lincolnton yesterday the First National Bank
opened its East Branch with flowery gesture to 900
women attending 'Open House"
visitor to town would have thought he in Eden.
But Noah Mcdowell, elderly Negro OF 315 Lee Ave,
KNEW he in Eden. He the $1OO cash award Of
fered door prize One might go far to say that
Noah who works at the Lincoln Laundry really clean-
ed up" during the day.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04
Free Oyster Supper
BY Boxter Lybrand Post

The Baxter Lybrand American
Legion Post, No. 271 will give a
free oyster supper for all veterans
in the North Brook Schools area
Friday November 5, from $50 to
80 D. m.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

office stunned Democrats in 1852
by crushing Hamilton c. Jones,
2,428-61,149. Until that time his
father, Charles A. Jonas, had been
the only Republican to crack the
Democratic monopoly. That hap
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

Damage to the North Carolina
peanut crop was minimized be-
cause of lack of usual heavy rain
accompanying a tropical storm.
The Lincoln times., 1954-11-04

A large number of parents and
other visitors turnedout for the
ooen house.
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-04-02
Little Eric Allen
Thomas Celebrated
Birthday March IA

Little Eric Allen Thomas. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Thomas,
33i Rondo Az, was NIL "agog
with excitement on Monday,
March % when he was feted with
a party in celebration of hts sec
ond birthday by his mother
His little guests who helped him
celebrate enjoyed ice cream, cake
and pop which was served Eric
received two birthday cakes and
many other gifts.
Some OF his little friends and
relatives who helped him celebrate
were Richard Earl Gregory Keith,
Albert Chester Thomas, Harriet
Renee Jones. Roberta and Mary
Elaine Thomas, Mrs Lucille
Brown. the Messrs. Robert Thorn
as and Walter NORM. Miss Corce
Thomas and his mother. Mrs
Mary Thomas.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-04-02
Postal Alliance Notes

North Star Branch Of the Ma
tional Alliance Of Postal EN-
ployees held their March meeting
at the Sterling Club, n. Dale st.
on Sunday March IL
President Dennis T. Hines asked
all members 20 make a final re-
port on the project Of the year al
the June meeting, The project for
this year il TO send some desery-
ing child TO camp.
The entertainment committee
reported that all arrangements
had been completed for the an
nusl Boat Excursion for the night
Of July II, from the Jackson St
landing in St Paul.
Secretary Wendell Jones read
the report Of the National secy.-
Treas. Mr.. Vote d. Dixon, which
had been submitted % the dele
gates at the national convention
last year.
At the April meeting, Mr.. Will
liam Wsrricks viii read the Ma
tional Welfare Directors annual
report.
We are looking forward 10 an
other well attended meeting on
April 18th, at Phyllis wheatley
House. 800 Aldrich Av. N. Min
neapolis.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-04-02
EDWARD SMITH GIVEN
SURPRISE PARTY ON
HIS RIRTHDAy

Mr.. Edward Smith, 715 18Th
Av. S, was honored with a sur
prise party given by his wife on
Saturday evening. March 81
Mr.. Lee Davis, friend asked
Mr.. Smith TO go on an errand with
him. While they were away the
guests arrived and when the hon
Gree entered the room. he was
greeted with Happy Birthday"
by the group, and he then realized
that it was a surprise on him.
Mr.. Smith received many lovely
gifts which he opened and showed
TO the delight OF his friends.
Various games were enjoyed
during the evening A highlight OF
the fete was the delicious buffet
supper served by the hostess.
Those helping him celebrate in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Ham
mond. the Misses Frances Clark,
Susie Virgins, Rosa y. Whickum;
Messrs Lee Davis. London Moffett
and Alfred Parker.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-04-02
Howard Tylers
Observe Silver
WEDDING Dote

MArhnS limestone IN their
happiness, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Tyler, 694 w, Central Av-, reeeiv-
ed Fluctuations of friends and re-
latives at reception observing
their twenty-fifth wedding ami
versary on Sunday. March rs.
Palms formed a background for
the receiving line. The dining room
table was beautiful with cut
work linen cloth. conferred with a
three TERED wedding cake, trimm-
ed with silver leaves. on either
end were two silver candlesticks
holding white tapers, A large bowl
of white and pink roses and snap
dragons adorned the buffet, which
heightened the beauty of the set
ting, and accented the silver and
white which was the decorative
motif.
The esteem in which the Tylers
are held was attested to in the
many exquisite gifts Of silver re-
ceived, takens of love and admira-
ton from their many friends,
Mrs. Tyler chose a grey blue
taffeta cocktail dress studded
with rhinestones, ankle length.
She wore a rhinestone necklace
with matching ear rings and a
corsage of white and pink tea
roses, Receiving with her and her
husband were Mrs. Bert Buckner
who introduced the guests to the
line; Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Lindsay
and Mr.. Charles Brown.
Hostesses were the Mines,
Charles Brooks, Ollie Griffin,
James Wooten, Jesse Davidson,
julius Clemmons, Charles Brown,
John Waters. C. Fulford and Will
liam White.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-04-02
Three YeoV Old
Kathleen Hardy
Hos Birthday

Little Kathleen Hardy. daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Nathaniel
Hardy, e73 Carroll Av., celebrated
her third birthday on Sunday,
March 2s when her cousins and a
few playmates came In 10 wish
her happy birthday
Az the afternoon progressed
different games were played and
each guest was given a balloon
favor and was climaxcd when the
beautifully decorated birthday
cake with three candles and one 10
grow on was cut and served with
ice cream to the little guests.
Kathleen received many useful
gifts
Those who helped her celebrate
were her brother, Tommie. Carol
Jean Walden. stephen and David
Winfield. Carmen, Mary and
Jackie Allison; Tony o'Neal and
Gayle Williams.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-04-02
Oak Leaf Club
Celebrates II
Years Existence

On Monday. March ~. the Oak
Leaf Art Club celebrated its 2Tth
anniversary at the home of Mrs,
John Napue, sos Carroll Av.
This club. one OF the oldest In
the city was organized through the
efforts of Mrs. Emily Harris and
her sister. the late Mrs, Mary
Love, In 1927.
DESTROYS OF exchanging ideas
and getting together for social
time, a group of women met and
decided that they would do art
work among themselves. From
this meeting the Oak Lear Art
Club was born.
The purpose OF the club was 10
do different types OF art work and
exchange household hints. They
pledged that as long as there Were
three members who wanted the
club IL would continue In exis-
tenee. The membership is limited
TO Is members.
Members and guests who APP.
peared on the Fun For All" TV
show We're on hand to help in the
celebration.
A highngnt or the delightful
affair was the full course dinner
served with the traditional birth
day cake.
Following dinner the group
sang Happy Birthday" to the
president, Mrs. Emily Harris, who
has held the office for the past
ten years, and Is charter mem.
Der. Mrs. Alice Jackson and Mrs,
Harris are the only ones left OF
the original organizers.
Present officers In addition to
Mrs. Harris are Mines. w. Guthrie
vice president; Roxie Anderson,
secretary: Lydia Brown, treasur-
er and Jean Waters, program
chairman.