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The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10

two years and he may not succeed
himself.
1880 COWS BRED
The annual report showed that
1880 COWS were bred by the ASso-
citation during 1854. This was an
increase of II pct. over 1858. Cows
were bred for 302 different farm
ers. John H. Wright and Sidney
Houser, technicians for the Asso-
citation travelled over $4,000 miles
during the past year. They did
their travelling in halfton Chew
rolet truck loaned to the AsSocia-
ton by Polhill Chevrolet Co.
The financial report showed
that the Association is self sup
porting and that the financial
condition is sound.
PASS RESOLUTION
The group unanimously passed
Q resolution requesting the U. S.
Dept. Agriculture to extend the
Emergency Feed Program until
June l, at which time the new
harvest will relieve the serious To-
cal feed situation.
The Secretary of the Associa-
ton was instructed to write Pol
hill Chevrolet a letter of appreci-
alton for the use of the half-ton
truck loaned to the Association.
Announcement was made that
Erwin Reep OF Vale had been Sc
lected to attend TIL e Artificial
Breeding Short Course at State
College March 7. Mr.. Reep will be
a substitute technician along with
Sidney Houser of Route No. l.,
Lincolnton.
OFFICERS NAMED
After the meeting adjourned
the Directors met and reorganlzed
as follows: Mike Kiser. Vale; Pres
ident; Hayward Cline, Rt. 2, Lin
colnton: Vice President: Hlllard
Keever, Rt. 4, Lincolnton; Sec. q
Treas.
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Kings Office Supply, $2.75, sup
plies, tax office; Lincoln Laun-
dry g. Cleaners. $685. laundry, for
county Jail: Miller-Bryant-Pierce,
$10.63, supplies, Register of Deeds
office: Miller -Bryant-Pierce, 1886,
supplies, csc. office: Highland
Water Co., $500, water connec-
tion, courthouse; Mill Remnant
Shop, S30.25, supplies, county jail;
CASTOR Burgin, 1888, refund on
1854 tax; RhodeS-Cashion Furn.
Co., $100,25, Q5) mattresses,
county Jail; Southern Bell for
following offjces)- $l0.95, Soil
Conservation Service; $8.25, tax
Supervisor; $2740, County Agent;
$l1.80, Register of Deeds; $10.75,
Home Agent; $500. Lawyers
room; $l9.10. csc: S16.95. We'll
fare; $l3.40, FIJI A; $27.85,
PIMA; Commercial Printing Co..
$19.75. supplies Register of Deeds
office
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10

AS he sat down to breakfast this
morning about o'clock at his
home on Poplar Street. Mr.. Ram
saur complained of severe pain
in the chest and asked his. wife to
summon physician. She called
an ambulance and he was rushed
to Crowell Hospital. He died just
after entering the hospital.
WORKED WAY UP
Born in Lincolnton on Nov. 10.
1900 in the house adjacent to his
present home. B. j. RamSaur at
tended the local schools and then
as a young man entered the en-
ploy of the j. Ed Kale cotton firm.
Later he became a bookkeeper for
the First National Bank. posi-
ton he held for several years.
During that period. he also be-
came connected with the Lincoln
Milling Co.
BY dint of personal applica-
ton to his duties, Mr.. Ramsaur
rose in the milling company to
secretary treasurer, and later to
i ctive head. At the time of his
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The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
Saturday Sessions
For County Schools
Feb. Z, l9; Mar. 5. Z

Effective Saturday, Feb. IL,
the Lincoln county schools will
operate on Saturday schedules
to make up for the six days due
to the SHOWS of several weeks
ago.
The county schools will Oper-
ate the following Satur-
days: Feb. 12. 10, March 5 and
March IL. One of the other
lost by snow days will be
made up by taking day orr
ginally scheduled as an Easter
holiday.
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OFFICERS NAMED
Meetings On Sovinss
And SocioI Security

On Friday, February llth, a
meeting on Savings and Invest
ments and the Social Security
Law will be held in the Home
Agents Office at 7:30 P. NJ.
The discussion on Savings and
Investments will be given by Miss
Mamie Whisnant, Home Manage
ment Specialist from State Col
lege in Raleigh. Mr.. Ellis Kuyken-
dali, Social Security Representa-
tive, of Gastonia will talk on So
cial Security as it applies to farm
families. The public is invited to
attend.
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Methodist Men Dinner
Thursday, February "

The regular dinner meeting of
the Methods 'en of the First
Methodist CT n will be held
next Thursday night. February II.
at 7 o'clock, in the church dining
room.
Members are requested to make
their reservations early. Tickets
can be obtained by calling Paul
Allran. w. P. fBilD Rhodes, Shot
tie Huss, Gene Modlin or Elliott
Beal.
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Local Guard Unit
Leads The Way In
Recruiting Drive

Lincolnton's Company "a,
105th Engineer Battalion. has its
recruiting drive in full swing now.
and as characterizeS the alertnesS
and resourcefulness of this crack
outfit IN all its endeavorS, in
peace or war is a leader.
The local unit. now a part of
the 30th Infantry Division, is be-
ing challenged in the drive for
"new recruits" by other guard
companies within the division,
such as at Statesville and Char
lotte. but Lircolnton currently is
the "new recruit" leaders. Col.
william R. Battley, battalion
commander from Statesville, has
told Captain rold Craig, local
commander, It "Lincolnton's
company was reading the others
in recruiting and was the largest
up to date. but would have to keep
going or the other units would
catch up" Iincolnton's Co. "a"
now has 48 men and need to reach
60 by June.
Of Lincolnton's company, Com
mander Craig says:
A PACE SETTER
"Lincolnton's Company has al
ways been a pace-setter. or the
shining example of all they do
even their work in Korea. They
were chosen for several special
tasks which seemed almost impos-
sible. So, don't let the tradition
down. Keep up the good work and
stay on top. You, too. can help
Keep your Guard up-Guard your
family and your future, because
if and when the next war comes
we must he ready. There won't
be time for prolonged training as
IN World War II, and some felt
the training was too short before
going to Korea. The next time
training will be shorter. We must
be prepared to meet the enemy at
any place at any time. We cam
not unless we prepare now
Anyone interested in enllStlng
in Co. GA, 10th Engr. Bn.. 30th
Inf. Div. are requested to call
RE 5-5041 or go by the Armory
On the Maiden highway, any day
between 8 am. to 5 pm, Mon
day through Friday Anyone be-
tween the ages of II and 18 and
1i2 can Join now before they are
eligible for the draft.
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$4,000 SUBSCRIBED

S25,OOO SUBSCRIBED
Ninety one t9D people h ave
made subscriptions to the enter
prise and as a result over Twenty
five thousand 1925 100000 dollars
has been subscribed. This group
of men has been hopeful t h t
S37 10000 will be subscribed and
paid in. and with the encourage
ment received thus far they feel
assured that this goal will be
reached presently.
Furthermore, they want to point
out that this is not a donation
and a modest return will be paid
on the investment.
CHARTER ISSUED
A Charter has been issued
and when the above amount has
been pal d in, meeting of
stockholders will be called Cor
the purpose of electing directors
and officers. No intensive can
vas has been made and the op-
portunity to become stock
holder will not end until every
business organization, and every
real estate holder and all other
interested parties will have had
an opportunity to join the en-
terprise.
The full measure of return will
be determined by the participa-
ton and cooperation of the inter-
ested citizens of the community
and on this basis We respectively
solicit your wholehearted support.
$40 PER SHARE STOCK
The stock IS Ten $4,000 Dol
lars per share and any amount, no
matter how small or how great,
will be welcomed and graciously
received. Due to the lack of for
NAL organization it has not been
practicable to contact but lin
tied number Of citizens.
CROMER TREASURER
John A. Cromer has been deSig-
mated as temporary Treasurer for
the organization and it is suggest
ed that all persons who have not
been contacted to make their sub
scriptions to him.
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
DoIIos Soldier On
Moneuvers In Germany

AUSBURG, GERMANY - PFC
Orville E. Kirkland. 81, son of T.
las, NJ c., recently took part in
las, N. c., recently toop part in
Army winter training exercises
near Augsburg, Germany.
Private First Glass Kirkland'S
unit, the 5th Infantry Divisions
10th Regiment, was trained for
is days for cold-weather fighting
and survival.
Kirkland. a driver. entered the
Army in May 1858 and completed
basic training at Fort Jackson. S.
C.
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
Cpl. Dove Houston
III At Hospital

Cpl. Dave Houston, who is in
charge of the Highway Patrol in
Lincoln county, is reported SER
iously i'll in the Crowell hospital,
where he has been ~ mt about
a week. y
His attending physician, DR..
James Reinhardt, stated today
the Patrolman'S condition was
about the same and still serious.
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pm, and will adjourn by 6 pm.
Attendance will be restricted to
paid-up VFW members and men,
bers of the auxiliary.
About 2:30. Gordon B. Hansen,
commander of the Ground OBJ
server Corp of Charlotte. will dis
cuss the activities of that organ
iZatiOn
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
ECANCER NEWS1
Series of questions and an
swers, sponsored by Lincoln
Cancer Society.

What are some of the more inn
pOrtant precancerOus LESSONS:
White spot disease or mucous
membranes, especially of the
mouth: dry. scaly, itching patches
on the skin, particularly the face;
sores caused by jagged teeth and
ill-fitting dental plates; dark COL
ored moles subject to irritation;
unrepraired injuries due to child
birth. These should all be investi-
gated by a physician,
See your doctor! Cancer can be
prevented if detected in time.
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10

Between 25e and $50 Veterans
of Foreign Wars from eight towns
of this district will come together
Sunday afternoon for a big dis
trict meeting and barbecue at the
new home of Shipp-Lockman Post
1706 on Laurel Street.
The event will begin about 2:30
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
e 18th District VFW Meeting Convenes
In Lineo|nton This Sunday Afternoon

The serving of the barbecue will
begin about pm.
Several state officers are ex-
pected to attend.
Commander Jimmie Owens of
the Lincoln post today urged 100
per cent attendance of local
VFW'ers and the auxiliary.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH HOST
Youths Of Local Churches Attend
Take Part In Fellowship Program

Lynch. Baptist and Eric johnson,
Episcopal. Everyone present held
a burning candle and sang I'm
Christ There is No East or West. "
The Bendiction "God Be With
You Till We Meet Again" was
sung by the Lutheran Chorus.
The snack supper was provided
by mothers of the youth of the
different churches.
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Valentine Cornivol
By Juniors Postponed

The Junior Glass Valentine
Carnival, scheduled to be held Fri
day night in the old LHS gym,
has been cancelled due to the
death today of School B d
Chairman B. j. RamSaur.
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FUNERAL SATURDAY At z PM.
3. J. RAMSAUR
DIES SUDDENLY

Death unexpectedly about $50 this morning, to
Burgn Jenkins Ramsaur, 54, of Lincontons leading
citizens and chairman of its city school board.
Apparently in good health when he attended meet
ing of the Rotary Club here last night Mr. and Mrs Ram
had planned trip to Raleigh today, with Mrs Ram
to go to Richmond to spend the weekend with
do11nhfn
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10

Lincolnton stands an excellent
chance of getting National
Guard army, on two conditions:
TWO CONDITIONS
1 Provided the local unit,
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
Development; Corp. Formed
For Lincoln County,; Will
Encourage New Industries

Something is to be done about inducing new in
dustries in Lincoln County This became known
today with the announcement that the Lincoln County
Development Corporation is certainty.
The purpose of the organization is to solicit and en-
courage new and diversified industry in the Town of Lin
cOlntOn and Lincoln County
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10
DR.. HEYMANN SPEAKER
Foreign Students From Nearby Colleges To
Take Part In Methodist Weekend Services

a 1st. Lieut.. in the German Afri-
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10

two years and he may not succeed
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10

Look at the label on this paper.
and if it is past due, send or
bring your renewal to The
Times office as soon as possible.
The Lincoln times., 1955-02-10

clinton and Lincoln County
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
OAR Group Held
Harrington Meet
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to have the day generally observed
and have begun to send letters to
the churches, asking that the bells
be rung and flags be displayed by
every citizen in order to remind all
of the Independence Day of the
nation There will be on display
in the several towns a facsimile of
the most important document--the
Declaration of Independence-and
citizens are urged to refresh their
minds of the contents that is the
foundation of liberty. Mrs. William
Sheath of Harrington contributed
to the afternoon meeting by read
ing paper written by Mrs. o. T.
Roberts on the growth of this coun-
try ard the birth and strength of
the Stars and Stripes. Mrs. Hoey
Farrow gave echoes of Flag Day
which will be celebrated on Tues
day, June IA, and Mrs. Douglas
Fry read the national president
generals monthly message. Mem
bers will attend the annual State
meeting held in Seaford tomorrow.
The Chapter will not be meeting
again until October
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
Strawberry Festival
Held At Glendale
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Kathleen Abbott played two selec-
tions on the accordion. Mr.. Jerry
Hearn a piano solo, Mr.. Thomas
Shockley played selections on his
trombone, Doris Benson sang, ac-
companied by her brother, Martin
Benson. on the guitar, all of Ellen
dale. Misses Beatrice SammOns and
jeanne Stuchiik of Milton sang
two selections. Pianists were Mrs.
katherine Fitzgerald, Mrs. Ella
Tucker, Miss Wyonna Beebe and
Nj. Norman Reynolds. There was
group singing while the votes were
being counted for the Strawberry
Queen. Misses Louise Sammons,
Libby Hickman, Fay Carey and
Nancy Smith were chosen Dutches-
ses, Misses Gradella Ennis and San
dra Tucker were the PrinceSses and
crowned with silver crowns. The
Queen, Miss Joyce Parker, dressed
in a lovely orchid evening gown,
was seated on a white throne deco
rated with pink and white roses.
She was crowned with gold
by Miss Bernice Abbott except the
Queens corsage, which was gift
from Hollands Greenhouse.
The Queen received gift certifi-
Gates from Emanuels, $500: Walls
Store, $500; d. Coopersmiths,
$500; Dixons jewelers., $500; Sock
rider and Chandler, $1,000; Coff-
man-Fisher Co., $500; LOUIS Boot
cry, $500; Millions Department
Store, s100; ]. c. Penney, $500;
Dr. Adkins, cleaning of teeth: Dor
othy's Beauty Shop. wash and set.
The runners-up received $500
each from Mrs. Norman Prettyman,
Glendale w. S. c. S., $500 each and
gift certificates from Brauns Store,
Georgetown.
Home made ice cream. strawber-
ry short cake, cake and strawber-
ries were served buffet style to this
large crowd. Everyone was served
as much as they wanted. Pictures
were taken at times during the
party. The members of the society
wish 10 thank everyone who helped
or contributed to the festival in
any way.
Special thanks goes to Mr.. Mel
son Abbott, for the use of his loud
speaker system: the Ellendale Fire
Co. for the use of their dood lights
and chairs; the ladies who made
cakes, prepared strawberries. mixed
ice cream, made short cake, for the
gifts of Strawberries. milk, eggs,
and cream.
The festival was such a success
under the direction of Mrs. Thomas
Baker. that it was decided to make
it an annual affair for the Society.
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
Special Day For Youth
At Local Church
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the Calvary Church Full-Time
Christian Workers Scholarship
Fund The Calvary Scholarship is
used to assist those from the local
church desiring further college
and seminary training for full time
Christian Work. 1t is one way in
which encouragement is given the
students who are interested in this
important field of endeavor.
The Children's Day program will
be held on this Sunday, June 18th
at 8: AS a. IN. and at 500 p. m. Mr..
John Davidson, Youth Department
Superintendent and Mrs. James
Niblett, Children's Depar IN n
Superintendent, will assist Mr.
wilkins in these programs.
The Nursery and Beginners will
present their activities during the
Church School hour at 9:45 a. m.
for their parents and other mem
bers of the Adult Department. This
will include all children up to and
including the age of 5 years. The
this program under the supervi-
sion OF their teachers.
The evening program will be-
gin at 500 p. m. in Calvary Church.
1'he Primary, Junior and Inter
mediate Departments will partici-
pate in this hour program. The
intermediate Department will di-
rect the opening worship and the
other departments will then pre-
sent their programs. Those on the
program will include the youth
from 6 to IA years old. Parents
and their friends will attend and
participate in this fellowship.
1t is expected that the three ser
vices 9:45 a. M, 11:00 a. m, and
500 p. m. will bring together
over 1000 persons as the Calvary
Church stresses the Importance of
Youth of Our Church Preparing
for the Future
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
Swim Glasses To
Start Here June 20

The swimming and life saving
courses, conducted here each sum-
mer at the VFW Memorial Park
by the Delaware Chapter, Ameri-
can Red Cross, will this year be
held under VFW sponsorship, at
the Haven Lake recreation site
June 20-25. Announcement to this
effect was made on Thursday by
David S. Hugg, water safety chair
man for Area No. 6 of the Delaware
Chapter.
According to Mr.. Hugg, the
courses will again be given under
kthe supervision of Milton Meyer, of
Dagsboro, an accredited ARC in
structor, who conducted highly
successful series here last. year.
One major change has, however,
been made in the instruction pro-
gram, at the request of several
Milford Area parents, instruction
for beginners and intermediate
swimmers will this year be given
in the afternoons, from one 10
three o'clock, instead of in the
mornings as was the case in pre-
vious years. AS a result of this
change, junior and senior lifesav-
ing will now be given in the morn
ings from ten O'Clock until noon.
AS in previous years, Blue Hen
Post and its Ladies' Auxiliary, as
sponsors of Memorial Park and of
the swimming courses, will attempt
to have park and beach facilities
ready for the use of the more than
100 youngsters expected to enroll
for the courses. 108 youngsters
completed beginners or intermed-
late courses here last summer
Post and Auxiliary members Will
also assist Mr.. Meyer in conduct
ing the classes.
All youngsters, six years of age
or older and living in Area No. 6,
are invited to avail themselves of
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
ADDITION BY PHONE

OMAHA - Up - An addition by
telephone from New York has won
17-year-old Jane Fonda her first
professional stage role.
She'll Join her father, actor Hen
ry Fonda, end Dorothy Mcclure in
the community playhouse produc-
tion of Country Girl" here June
24-28. 1t was with the same play
house group that Fonda and Miss
Mcclure made their own debuts.
Jane Fonda phoned playhouse di-
rector kendrick Wilson from New
York one Sunday to ask for a
Country Girl" part. AS far as
Wilson was concerned she cinched
an ingenue's role during a 2O-min-
ute long distance telephone audi
ton.
But, Wilson said, it took some
help from Miss Mcclure to sell
Fonda, who was in Hollywood, on
the idea.
Jane is studying dramatics at a
Troy, ~ Y, school.
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Graduates Feted
Throughout Week
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Methodist Church, in charge of the
program. He was assisted by Rev.
DonZel c. Wildey, pastor of Cal
vary Methodist Church; Rev. Mer-
win K. Ruth. pastor of First Bap-
tist Church; and Rev. Joseph S.
Kinks, pastor of Christ Episcopal
Church.
The program at the services was
Of a musical nature, with Edgar NJ.
Welch and Paul Teare officiating.
Monday evening of this week. the
graduating class was entertained
by Milford Rotary Club, at ban
quet served in Varney Auditorium,
Milford Community Building.
Each members of the graduating
class was introduced by member
of the club who gave the name of
the graduate and listed the aspira-
ton of the graduate.
The Senior Week closed on We'd
nesday evening with Commence
ment.
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10

this opportunity to either learn
to swim or to improve in their
swimming. Advance registration is
not necessary; however, all plan
ming to take swimming or life saw
ing instruction should appear at
Memorial Park not later than 1880
on the first day, Monday, June 20.
information regarding
the courses may be obtained from
Mr.. Hugg at Milford S161.
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
PROBLEM PARENTS!

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Up -
Putting the blame on parents for
all the trouble children get into
has it's serious drawbacks says I'm
ivarsity of Michigan psychiatrist
Dr. Ralph ID. Rabinovitch.
Parents, he says, are becoming
afraid to ask for help for problem
children because of shame and the
fear they themselves may be pun
ished for the child's offense.
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
ADVANCE PAYOFF

LONDON, Ky. -(P)- This ad
paid off-in advance.
A girl left an ad asking the finder
of her lost purse TO turn it in at the
Sentinel-Echo office. Before it could
be printed, man brought the purse
to the newspaper office to be de-
livered TO its owner.
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
EXPENSIVE PUSH

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. = Up :
Jerry Alfred only wanted a push
for his stalled car But when he
started to flag traffic for assist
ance he set off a chain reaction
that ended with three semitrailer
trucks in a tangle. Police made a
conservative estimate of $12,50O
damages, then gave Alfred a push.
No one was held.
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
COAL FIREMEN

SALEM, Ore. -(P)- Owners of
several old buildings donated them
to let firemen set small fires and
experiment with new spray meth
DDS of fighting blazes. The firemen
had such a tough time getting fires
started in one rain-sOaked building
they put off further attempts until
a little sunshine makes the job less
difficult
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
FAMILY LAWYERS

MARSHALL, Tex. -(PJ- Claud
Pope Lane passed his Texas Bar
examinations and became the
seventh in the family licensed TO
practice law since the first Lane
opened an office here in 1S40.
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
SIX GENERATIONS

NICHOLASVILLE, KY. -fP)-
Mrs. Elizabeth Walker hopes she
soon will see her great-great-great
grandson. The 91year-old Mrs.
Walkers has never seen the son of
her granddaughter, Mrs.
James Ingles, of Kokomo, Ind. A
six-generation meeting is planned
by Mrs. Walker with him and his
mother, grandmother, great-grand
mother, and great-greatgrandmo-
ther.
Milford chronicle., 1955-06-10
Lower Your Ceilings

II you live In an old house with
very high ceilings that make your
furniture look low and squat, try
painting the ceiling darker color
than the walls. This treatment win
aid greatly in Towering" your
ceiling.