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The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Union Beto Club
Will Sponsor
7oIent Show

There will be talent show in
the Union High School auditori-
um on March %. The Beta Club
and Mrs. Sterling Bowman are
sponsoring the program. The
funds received from the show will
be used to install an electric wa
ter cooler in the school building.
The contest is open to anyone
who wishes to enter. We are look
ing forward to large variety of
talents that will make the pro-
gram an entertaining one for all
ages.
The contestants will be judged
by a group of we'll selected judges,
and for the entire group of talents
there will be first, second, and
third place ribbon.
Everyone is invited. If you wish
to enter the contest, notify Mrs.
Bowman or any member of the
Beta Club. You may also write to
Union High School. Route 2, Vale.
Remember you may be the win
ner. so don't hesitate to get your
entry in as soon as possible.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Craig Plans SIS
Million Project
AT Stanley Firm

STANLEY Plans for $780,
900 expansion of CASTOR County
Dyeing Machine Co. were an
nounced today by President HUI
bert Craig.
ED. Note. Mr.. Craig and his
wife make their home in Lin
cOlntOn, S. Aspen ST.
He said the firms floor space
would be doubled OF tripled. and
assembly line production started.
The firm builds stainless steel
dyeing machines and auxiliary
equipment for the textile trade.
Due to increasingly good busi-
ness, Craig said he was giving the
firms so employees wage raises OF
Is cents an hour. starting Friday.
This will raise the average to S1.75
per hour. In addition. the firm
started a As hour work week to
increase production.
"We are booked up 10 months
ahead" said Craig. land cannot
meet the demand except by in
creasing our facilities.
The new building will be erected
on the edge of the Stanley town
limits. About hundred more jobs
will be created.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Resolutions OF
Respect To Fire
Chief RamSdur

The following resolution of re-
spect were drawn up by a three
man committee of Lincolnton'
Volunteer Fire Department and
adopted by the department in
memory of Fire Chef B. j. Ram
saur:
Resolutions of Respect to the
memory of Chief B. j. Ramsaur,
whom God in his infinite wis
dom and goodness has been pleas
ed to call, our beloved friend and
Chief, from his earthly to his
eternal reward, on the 10th day
of February 1855.
Whereas: The long and init
mate relation held with him
makes it eminently befitting that
we record our appreciation OF
him. Bup, for many years has
been our efficient and beloved
Chief of the Lincolnton Fire De-
partment and still lives in our
hearts. ITO LIVE IN HEARTS
WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO
DIE"
Whereas: Our Department
has sustained a great loss, the
Town and community most
valuable citizen, be it resolved;
First: That we mourn the loss
of our beloved Chief, yet in ac-
cordance with the teachings OF
our Supreme Chief we bow in
humble submission to the will of
Him who doeth all things well.
Second; That we deeply SYM
pathize with the devoted wife and
children, brother and grand
children and commend them to
the care of the Supreme Chief.
who alone can give them the
abiding and lasting comfort in
their sorrow.
Third: That a copy of these re-
solutions be spread upon the
minutes of our Department, a
copy be sent to the beraved
family and copy to the Lincoln
County News and Lincoln Times
for publication.
Jas A. Shuford
j. ThoS. Mclean
Woodrow Armstrong
Committee.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Get A Hair Cut
Tuesday And Help
Crippled Children

Miss Mabel Seagle, Chairman of
the Lincoln county chapter of the
Crippled Children Fund Drive. an
nounced today that the BARRIERS of
the Main Street, City and Lincoln
barber shops are pledging to do
nate their receipts to the county's
crippled children on Tuesday,
March 8.
Anyone getting their hair cut
at any of the three barber shops
mentioned on March 9Th will be
helping a worthy cause. 1t is
hoped that all other barber
shops in Lincolnton, Boyer City
and the county will join in this
cause.
The crippled Children fund
drive opened this week on Tues
day. arch l.
The Associated Master BARRIERS
of N. c. is supporting BARRIERS
Kickoff Campaign For Crippled
Children. "This is a fine idea for
other organizations to follow, "
said Miss Seagle. "just take time
Tuesday to get hair cut and
help the BARRIERS make success
of their undertaking."
The Lincoln county Crippled
Children's chapter last year rem
dered services to twenty-four cases
with the following types of aid:
Special Shoes braces, special
chairs, artificial limbs. crutches,
special corsets, examinations and
hospital help.
Go to your barber Tuesday.
Help a child walk again.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Rites Held For
Miss Thompson At
Bethel Church

Miss Zettie Gertrude Thomp-
son. 70. died about 9 O'Clock Sum
day moring at her home in the
Kstler's Crossroads community
of Catawba county. She had been
in failing health for several years.
A native of Catawba county,
Miss Thompson was a daughter
of the late Alfred and Mittie
Mundy Thompson. and was well
known and highly esteemed
throughout the community in
which she resided.
The deceased is survived by
three sisters: Misses Willie and
Jessie Fay Thompson, both of the
home, and Mrs. Bess McAuley OF
HunterSville, route !.
Funeral services we're conduct
ed at the Bethel Methodist
Church near Denver at 3 o'clock
Monday afternoon. with the pas
tor, the Rev. j. B. Fitzgerald, in
charge, assisted by the Rev. j.
Max Brandon, Jr., pastor of the
Denver Methodist Charge. Burial
was in the family plot in the
Bethel Methodist Church ceme-
terry.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Bishop Henry
breaches Sunday
In LincoInton

The Rt. Rev. NJ. Geo. Henry
DID. Bishop of The Episcopal Dio-
cese of Western North Carolina
will visit Lincolnton this coming
Sunday to be the guest preacher at
all Episcopal services throughout
the day.
Bishop Henry is regarded as
both powerful and eloquent pub
lie speaker. He will preach and
confirm class at the 1l:0O
O'Clock service at st. Luke's.
In the afternoon the Bishop will
preach at the 800 o'clock service
at the Church of Our Saviour.
Woodside and at the 4.30 pm.
service at St. Cyprian's. A most
cordial invitation is extended to
all who care to attend.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Light Docket
At Local Court

A light docket was tried at Mon
days Recorders Court, speeding
cases predominating.
Cases on indictments for non
support of minor h ! d, carnal
knowledge of girl over II and un-
ier 16. assault on female. were
continued to other terms of court.
Following is the disposition Of
cases heard at Mondays session
as taken from the records WedneS-
day in the office of Clerk of Court
Joe Ross:
Gene Matthew Canipe, speeding
IS mph oc. Warrant ordered Serv-
ed.
William Junior Brooks, non sup
port. Issue capiaS.
Lawrence Jennings Presley.
speeding rs mph oc. Bond ordered
forfeited for costs.
JudSon Leatherman, assault.
Not guilty.
Jiggs Alexander, larceny. Prob
able cause found: defendant bound
over 10 superior court, DonQ SET at
$500.
Robert Lee lizard. no operator S
license. Judgment put into effect.
Clarence Rudisill, bastardy. De-
fendant ordered to pay balance Of
Judgment and cost of court.
Beatrice Icard, adv. Judgment
put in effect.
PAY SPEEDING COSTS
The following we're ordered to
pay the costs on the charge Of
speeding: Minor Bristol Shoemak-
er. Volt Calvin Shore. Odis Dufre
De-Shields. Robert Lee Hallman,
Cullen Luther Harbinson. Kenneth
Allen Arrowood. Robert Harry
Link. Howard Sloan White, How
ard Thompson Biggerstaff, George
Franklin Bost. Harold Lee
Schronce. Hollis Donald Cartee.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
You Don't Pay Taxes On
Insurance Dividends VA
PAYMENTS For Schooling

from the Veterans Administration
need not be listed on Federal in
come returns.
This includes dividends paid to
veterans on GI insurance policies.
Other tax-free payments in
clude the following:
Education and training allow
ances for post-Korea veterans en-
rolled in schools and training
courses under the Korean Bill OF
Rights.
Subsistence payments made to
World War II veterans training
under the original G1 Bill OF
Rights.
Subsistence payments made to
disabled veterans training under
Public Law Is.
Disability compensation and
pensions received by veterans for
service connected disabilities.
Grants to disabled veterans for
homes designed for "wheelchair
living"
Grants for automobiles to vet
erans who have lost the use OF
limbs or sight.
World War I emergency offl-
GERS retirement pay.
Death benefits received by fam
lilies of deceased veterans are also
tax exempt. These include COM
pensation. pension, and G1 insur-
ance payments.
Further information can be OBJ
tanned from Mrs. Macie Beaman
Lincoln county Veterans Service
officer. at her office in the county
courthouse.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
POT TO BOIL ONLY ONCE THIS YEAR
Gustoniu Primaries
Held To Be Illegal

Our cousins in Gast0nia were
in a figurative sweat this week
when their city attOrney-cit-
ing a ruling by the attorney gen.
eral - announced that three
Gastonia cOuncilmen are serving
illegally because the city used a
primary to select candidates for
the city election.
In view of recently stirred inter-
est locally in municipal candi-
date selection. The Times thought
its readers might find leadership
value in the following excerpts
from Gastonia newspapers under
date of Wednesday. this week:
From Lyle Edwards. city editor
GaStonia Gazette:
"Gastonia found itself today
in the embarrassing position Of
having held illegal elections for
the past 35 years.
"'All these years. City Attorney
L. B. Hollowell told the council
we've been running the elections
the wrong way. We are not sup
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

eager to snap up the big bargains
on merchandise being offered dur
ing the Dollar Days sales promo
tion-scheduled today, Friday and
Saturday.
Participating merchants were
we'll pleased with the response Civ
en- by the shopping public as the
special sales event got underway
today
Mild, but cloudy weather pre-
vailed for the benefit of shoppers.
Much of the merchandise being
offered was purchased especially
for the Dollar Days sale, while
others sharply reduced prices on
regular stocks to attract shoppers.
With today's big crowds as an
indication of the public's response
to the sales event, it appeared that
shoppers from all over the county
and neighboring areas will be
thronging the stores during the
three Dollar Days to take advan-
tage of the special values offered
by the participating stores.
Dollar Days advertisements by
participating merchants appear IN
today's issue of The Times.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
ANOTHER LADIES' NIGHT PLANNED
vFW Election Mar. %

Members of Shipp Lockman
Post 1706, Veterans of Foreign
Wars. are currently considering
prospects for a new slate of Off
GERS to guide the post through the
1955-56 post year.
Nominations will be made at
the next meeting, to be held Mon
day evening, March IA. The elec-
ton will be held Monday evening,
March %, according to Jimmie
Owen, local commander.
The VFW here also is planning
another Ladies' Night event and
dance to be held within the next
six week at the post home on Laur-
81 Street. at which time members
and wives will be entitled to in
vite one other couple each. The
date is yet to be set.
At Monday nights meeting of
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

posed to have a primary and a
runoff. Our charter provides for
one election-no primary at all
and the high man wins, whether
he has a majority or not
EDITORS NOTE: Lincoln
tons charter is similar in this
respect.)
Had there been just one elec-
ton in 1858, Councilmen Marshall
Rauch. Ed Coffey. and Nathaniel
Barber wouldn't have Won. They
trailed their opponents i'll the pri-
mary, but came back to win in the
runoff a week later"
Said David E. Gillespie, editor OF
The CASTOR Citizen:
"Gastonia will have only one
city election this year-that one
on May 3. The high man in each
race will be declared the win
ner." (GastOnia has no Repub-
licans or Democrats. as such. in
its city government or its city
politics.)
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Retail Business Showed An Increase
ON Lincoln County During January

lections in Lincoln county for
January. 1855. tOtaled S24.l47.-
IS, a gain of S1.510.31 over the
S22,637.44 collections for jan
uary. 1854, and an increase of
s6.265.4S over December, 1854,
when collections tOtaled S11,-
88237.
Sales leaders were noted in
the clothing, automotive, service
station. grocery. restaurant. fur
niture. hardware, variety store,
building material, electrical
plumbing, fuel, lines and business.
For the entire state, January
sales tax collections totaled So
79l.215.62 in January, 1855, as
against S6,09o, ,363.90 for January.
1854, and .200,84892 for Dec
ember, 1854.
Sales tax figures for some Of
the area counties included: Ca
tawba = Sl19,648.67 in January.
1855. as against $l0l.047.37 in
January, 1854, and S88,337.68 in
December, 1854; CASTOR - $751;
1O6.43 in January, 1855, as a.
gainst Sl47.859.31 in January,
1854, and S110,326.l4 in Decem-
Der, 1854; Cleveland - $77,425.-
% in January, IS, compared to
S71.146.74 in Jan, "a, and $53,-
585.18 for Dec, '54.
The sales tax collection fl
cures, compiled by the N. c. Mer-
chants Association. were obtain
ed from the State Department of
Revenue.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Clark introduces
Three Bills In House

Three bills were introduced by
Lincoln county's Representative,
David Clark. in the General As
Sembly at Raleigh this week. All
we're sent to the Judiciary COM
mittee.
The bills follow:
HB419.-To allow the issuance
of a summons instead of war
rant for the arrest in miSde-
meanor cases if the officers be-
lieve that the person will re-
spond to the summons, Judiciary
II.
HB420.-Relating to the statute
OF limitations in miSdemeanor
cases. Judiciary II.
HB42I.-To amend the law re-
lating to costs allowed as of
course to the plaintiff. Judiciary
II.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Countys Heart
Fund Totals
Now $3.50

Contributions to the Lincoln
County Heart Fund Drive, spon-
sored by the Shipp-Lockman
VFW Auxiliary, to date amount
to S148.30, according to a report
today by the fund treasurer, Mrs.
j. c. Rudisill.
The fund workers report that
response from individuals to
whom letters were sent has been
gratifying, but that more con-
tributions are needed. Those wish
ing to have a part in this worthy
cause are reminded that there is
no deadline designed for the re-
ceiving of donations. Contribu-
tions can be sent directly to
Mrs. Kenneth Carpenter, VFW
Auxiliary president, or Mrs. j.
c. Rudisill, treasurer, Lincolnton,
N. c.
CONTRIBUTORS
Latest contributions to the
Heart Fund include the follow
ing: M. L. Harwell. ST; T. R.
Ward, So; Hugh Warlick, So; Joe
r. Nixon. $40; E. Y. Ward, ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Boyd, ST.;
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Ray Lowder. So;
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Delling-
er. 81; j. Robt. McNeely, So; Mrs.
Blanche Heavier. 81: Mr.. and
Mrs. B. H. Hammell, 81; Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Stroup, So; Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Lerner, $5: Mr.. and
Mrs. F. D. Kiser. So; Mr.. and Mrs.
Helm Hoover, So; Mr.. and Mrs.
f. j. Sifford. 81: A. R. Proctor
So: Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour Weiss,
So: David Heavier. 81; Alvin Tay-
lor, 81; Charlie Todd. So; Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Tobey, 81; Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon Goodson, $5, Miss
Ainslee Alexander, $5; Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe C. Leonard, S4; Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Avery, 50: Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Sigmon. ST.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Mauney. $3.50: Mr..
and Mrs. Kenneth Carpenter, So;
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rudisill, 81;
Mrs. Macie Beamon, 81; Mr.. and
Mrs. D. C. Thornburg, ST.. So;
Miss Eva James, $5. Total to
date $l48.30.
Thanks are expressed to all
who have made contributions to
the Heart Fund in behalf of heart
patients, and others who may in
the future benefit from heart re-
search which these funds sup
port.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

the post. guests were State VFW
Commander Jack Dusenberry of
Hendersonville, and State Junior
Commander Bob Miskelly of
North Wilkesboro. Also present
were James NJ. Wallace of Cas-
tonia, who is candidate for Jun
ior State Commander; and Thad
Bolin of GaStonia.
Each of the visitors spoke brief
ly, and the state commander COM
plimented the Lincoln post on the
fine work it has been doing local
" and for the advancement of the
VIEW program. The visitors also
commended the local post on its
new home. which they described
as perhaps the best in the state,
and one of the best in the coun-
try.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Lions Hear Talk On
Visual Screening Of
All School Children

A regular meeting of the Lions
Club was held Tuesday night at
Greenland Grill. President Luke
Grooms announced that the club
would again sell the Lions birth
day calendars as it has the past
two years.
The club will work with t h e
OARS in presenting their out
door drama, "T'he Battle of RAM
sours Mill, this summer. The club
has been asked to assist in run
ming the concessions and parking
cars. Bill Mccoy was recognized as
a visitor.
Lion Gene Richbourg had
charge of program and presented
very interesting program on
needs of visual screening of school
children, doc" Richbourg out
lined and demonstrated plan
where civic clubs and P-TA's could
work through the schools and save
the vision of thousands of students
now needing care. Actual statistics
show that one n three need TINS
care and figures have shown where
screening machines were used that
all children helped through this
method have shown Improvement
Of five points in grades. The need
is for a small amount Of money
and a good amount of time from
either club members or P-TA
members to institute this program.
Several members expressed their
desire to see the Lions club UNDER
take to sponsor such a program.
Pres. Grooms announced that
Lion Secretary Lester Ballard
would attend the International
Lions convention to be held in
Atlantic City N. j. in June this
wear.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
para!yzed De|Iinger
Bow Likes Get
Cards From Friends

Jack Dellinger. II son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Dellinger of Iron
Station. Route /, remains a pa
tient at the Crowell hospital.
Jack, high school student, suf-
fered a broken back last summer
in fall from a tree which left
him paralyzed from the waist
down. He has been hospitalized
since that time. except for two
weeks. His condition requires con-
slant 24-hour care by his parents.
neither of whom are able to work
because they must alternate their
time at his bedside. Jack. despite
his afflication, maintains a cheer
tul disposition. He especially ap-
preciates get-well cards. small
games, and visits from his
friends. His hospital room now is
lined with cards that have been
sent him.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Sole OF PIonts Mar. 10
By Locol Gorden Club

The Iincolnton Garden Club
will hold sale of plants on
Thursday. March 10th. in front of
the Broome Early Furniture
Store.
They will have cameliaS, dog
wood trees. azaleas, roses, and
many other plants available.
If the weather is bad. the sale
will be held at q later date.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Goodson To Speak
At Meth. Church

Gordon L. tShine) Goodson of
Lincolnton, who is lay leader of
the Gastonia Methodist District,
will be the guest speaker at the
7:30 O'Clock service ON Sunday
night. March 9th, at the First Me-
thodiSt Church.
Mr.. Goodson. leading member
of the Boyer City church, is one of
the outst ding Methodist
churchmen of the district and
state, and has long been active in
church and religious work
throughout the district and state.
He will speak on Sunday night
on the subject of Evangelism. The
public is invited to attend and
hear his timely message.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Band Members
From Lbs Enter
Davidson Contests

Fourteen members of the Lin
colnton high school band will go
to Davidson College Saturday,
March Is, to participate in the
district solo and ensemble con-
tests.
Entries from Lincolnton are:
Clarinet quartet - Kay Smith,
Kay johnson, Martha Senter, Re-
becca Kiser; SaXaphone duet -
Marion Miller and Doris RudiSill:
Brass quintet Bud Warlick,
Jerry Aiken, Bill Boyd. Jay Brax-
ton and Bobby Neill; Flute duet
Sue Jane Seagle. Sydney Robin
son: Clarinet solo - Kay Smith;
Saxophone Solo-Marion Miller.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Three Youths Charged With
Arson In Burning Of Mace
Barn On Night Of Feb. d

in burning down the barn, the
investigating lawmen said. but
neither would admit to start
ing the blaze. Instead. they
blamed each other.
Bond for the accused was set
at $4,000 each. The three men
later were released after post
ing bond.
They will be given a hearing in
Mondays Recorders Court.
The Mace barn, located in the
Grouse section of the county.
with all contents, hay, fertilizer,
farm machinery. etc, were de-
stroyed in the February % fire.
The loss was estimated by Mr..
Mace at approximately $4,000.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

The Lincoln county sheriff's
department reports that three
youths have been arrested and
charged with arson in connec-
tion with the burning of the
Ezra Mace barn on the night of
February %.
Arson had been suspected in
the barn-burning, and the case
was broken on Tuesday by De-
putty Jack Schronce and Sheriff
Frank Heavier.
The officers listed Harold
Sain, Pat Smith and Bill Davis
as the three young Lincoln
county men apprehended and
jailed OH arson charges. The
three confessed being involved
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
City Schools
To Hold Session
On Saturday

All schools, four white and
one colOred. in the city schools
system will be open OH a short
session schedule Saturday,
March 5, to make up for the
one day lost due to the snow
This announcement was
made today from the office of
City Schools Superintendent S.
Ray LOwder.
The schools will operate on
Saturday until noon.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Free Chicken Supper
At WOW. Meeting

A free chicken dumping supper
will be given at the regular meet
ing of the local WOW. Camp next
Monday night. March Z. at the
Woodman Hall.
The supper is for WOW. mem
bcrs only.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

Business in Lincoln county,
sales wise, showed an increase
curing January of this year. This
fact is revealed in sales tax fig
ures, considered a good barome-
ter of business conditions. just
made public.
According to The Retailer,
monthly publication of the
North Carolina Merchants As
sociatiOn, sales and use tax col
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Dedication Services At
DonieIs Church Sunday

There will be a service of dedi-
cation for the new carpet and
memorial Bible at Daniels Evan
gelical and Reformed Church on
Sunday, March 6, 1855 at GAS
A. M. O'Clock.
The public is cordially invited
to attend this service.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
CORRECTION!

In the WESTERN AUTO
ASSOCIATE STORE Adver-
tiscment appearing on page
two of The Times Monday,
Automobile Seat Covers were
advertised at S1.00 to $500.
These prices were incorrect.
They should have read S1.OO
to $500 OFF on Seat Covers
during Dollar Days, which are
today. Friday and Saturday,
March 3, 4, 5.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

The following is a duplicate
copy of a letter, signed by Mayor
f. Carr Heavner and the Board OF
Alderman that has been mailed to
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

The prospect of social security
has made many women revise their
birth date, and hustle for docu-
mentary evidence.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
NOTE TO VETERANS: 4.

The Veterans Administration
and the Bureau of Internal Reve-
nue. have announced that any
payments received by veterans
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

The Navy uses about 18,500,000
pounds of butter yearly.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03
Crowd <~fhrong
Local Stores
For $$$ Doys

Large crowds Of shoppers
sWarmed Lincolnton stores today,
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

Look at the label on this paper,
and if it is past due, send or
bring your renewal to The
Times offic" as soon as possible.
The Lincoln times., 1955-03-03

Your advertisements in this
newspaper are re a d by more
than 10000 of the best people
in the world.