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GASTONFA GAZETTE, Nov. TO, 1969 FIND OUT CALL US Puseled? furious? Curious? Let FOCUS itnota Call FOCUS at 864-9909 or write FOCUS, The Oat- tonia Gazette. If your question has reader and can 6e answered, we'll answer it. Former Wife Got It All Q. A veteran's former wife received his G.I.

life Insurance payment alter he died while his widow and children received nothing. How can this happen? M.C. A. The evidently named his first wife a the beneficiary, perhaps neglecting to change the designation when he remarried. Tho low requires VA to pay insurance benefits lo the tenellclary named by the Insured.

Responsibility far naming the correct beneficiary rests with the poltcyholder, according lo Veterans Administration officials. Marge Redmond Q. Of all the nuns on "Die Flying Nuns," I like Sister Jacqueline, best. Could you tell me something about her interests? A. Sister Jacqueline Is a nun's nun, according (o com- menls from Catholic clergy who bave viewed the tales.

It Is (he warm, human quality of actress Marge Redmond that comes through to the audience. Born la Cleveland, Ohio, Marge started her career there as a cooking expert on radio. She's done summer stock, Broadway, television commercials, and movies. After only a few lessons, ISIarge and her busband, aclor-comedJan Jack Veslon, are fans of a variety of entertainment. They make It a point fo see as many plays and movies as Ihclr schedule will allow.

Their Interest In music at home runs tho gamut MARGE REDMOND from show tunes to standards lo folk music. Boll, Ihe Weslons are "Green Thumbere" and are developing a garden with a vide variety of flowers their West Los Angeles home. Onion Tears Q. Why do onions make you cry? K.B.B. A.

The odor nn onion Is due fo a mildly stimulating oil When the cu thM oil escapes Into ihc air in the form of vapor. It affects nerves (bo nose connected with ihe eyes causing fears. First Grade Reports Q. passed the ruling that first graders should not have any report sent out this period? They changed the, report period from six weeks to nina weeks and this means that we won't know how our first graders are doing until after Christmas. I need to inow where my child needs help.

My child brought home tha card, but it only had her name, grade, teacher's name, school's name, address, principal's name, days present and absent- nothing to Indicate how she is following directions or if she Is developing in other social areas. Surely, the teacher could tell something after nine weeks of school. M.E.B. A. The Report Card Commit Ice, made up of 30 teachers, recommended report procedures last spring to the Board of Education, who In lorn approved the recommendation, according lo Asst.

Supt. Harold Miller. One strong point which teachers sre asked tg make is Ihe need for parenUeachcr conferences. Miller said so much more can be told by talking over your child's teaming process with his teacher than can ever be reported on a card. Some teachers chose to send out the new cards without checking Ihe study areas, to familiarize the parents with them.

MUler asks that you renfaci your child's teacher for a conference. Numismatics Q. Could you please find out the value of an 1884 dime, a 1910 penny, and a 1925 penny? M.B.H. A. The 1884 dime may be worth 75 cents up, depending on Ihe mint mark and condition.

The 1910 penny Is not valuable Itself unless It has the mint It may be worth $4 or $5. The 1925 penny has no particularly value. Alcoholics Prayer Q. There is a prayer asking God for the "serenity to accept the things I cannot change," etc. I can't remember tie words ot this prayer and I can't find it In any prayer would like very much to have the words lo use in connection with making Christmas gifts.

FOCUS find the words for me? B.C. A. Tho prayer jou refer to Is the very famous "Alcoholics Prayer," The words, as adapted by Alcoholics Anonymous, are: grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage change Ihe things I can, and wisdom lo know the difference. Amen." The original was' written by Itev. Rein, hold Nlebuiir, one of Ihe outstanding theologians of our time.

Green Tomatoes Q. If stalks with green tomatoes are cut before frost and hung in a basement will the tomatoes ripen? B.L. A. Yes, the tomatoes will (end to mature and ripen, and this Is a good way to save late tomatoes. Another method is to pull (he larger green fruits from fhe vine lust before frost, wrap each fruit Individually In paper (old newspaper), place In a basket, and pat In a cool place like a.

cellar or basement. Deaths In Our Area WEATHER. FORECAST. rcglons nd MINI-SKIRTKD POLICK- The womcns corps of the' Greek police the ages of is and 24, not married and at least Is a recent innovation. For Ihc first lime five feet tall.

Three -JIT- me womcns corps 01 me Greek police force Is a recent innovation. For the first time in Greece's history, the corps numbers 42 women who were recently graduated from a special (Li-months training course. The require- nicnts are simple; the women must be between 10 mlu t-t, five feet tall. Three mini-skirted police, women arc shown on their regular in a central Athens, street. (AP Wlrephofo via cable from Alhens) Supreme Court Upholds Arrest Of Demonstrator Most Popular Q.

What Is the most popular National Park In the United Slates? K.L.I. A. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, established In 1MO, Is Ihe nation's most popular National Pork. More than seven million people visited ITie Smoky Mountains last year. Disaster WASHINGTON (API nio Supreme Court upheld today the posvor of university police to arrest students for antiwar signs ilur- ine silent protests of the Vietnam war.

Tho court look this step by refusing to review the conviction of Hobert Zwickcr, a student at the University of Wisconsin who held up a picture of a napalmed boy outside university placement office. The vole was 8 to 1. Zivickcr was sentenced in SKHVICES Revival services will be held at Bingham -Memorial Baptist Church Nov. 10-16. Services will be conducted byHcv, Guy Walker each nigh'lt '7 p.m.

Rev. Ray England, pastor. Invites the public lo attend Ihe services and special singing which will bo conducted each night of the 1 revival. THE GASTONIA GAZETTE (A PARTNERSHIP) .2500 Wllklnwn Blvd. ff.C.

28032 V.yOLDME NO- EtUbliihtd lutU Eitry Allcrnea In Till Vfnk AnJ. Oil SBatfn Mtmiflf. POS Q. What docs the Idiom "handwriting on tho wall" moanj' W.T.K. A.

In the Blblo itory found In Daniel King Behhlz- zar of Babylon caw (he (loners ot a niaa'a hand writing OB Us palace wall. Only Daniel could decipher Ihe words that meant God found BcUhuzw'i kingdom unfit unf was going ID destroy It, Tlie phrue hu-slnte. come to meaa Impending diuler or misfortune. Confederate Money Q. What would be tlia value on Alabama Confederate hundred dollar bill? n.S.

A. cotid worth $100 Udayil it hu the right tlgoature ud rigM.teic with one nt tha paper money col- ItcUri 'Armory, Nor, 15-11, 3 I Wwlhl U.M Still tit in mi'l Nf N.C. rtttl- IV CtMIER 3 Month! J'Jo Wwlfti SW'll For Nllle-il A4- Tirlhrni Shnnyi Cuun, Inc. MIES YOUR pApiH? wi ntM mi, fit fair cirtler ttit Mr stnici tHrt.W*K» it mm P.M. 11 NMIM Dane Counly Circuit Court in 1067 lo a fine ot $100 or 50 days in jail.

His appeal claimed the Why Not? A Gaslonin boy wanted to know why pine, trees don't shod Ibeir needles in the fall. He mote a leiter lo "Ask Andy' to find out why. The answer'is in loday's Gazette. By writing lhat letter, Harold A. Rowland Jr.

won a set of World Book encyclopedias. Harold, 12, is Ihe son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Rowland ot 1503 Fuller Gastonia.

He Is in the seventh grade at Victory School. Special NCEA Called For Thursday Mrs. Marjorio Drake, president of Ihe Gaston County unit NCEA, has called a meeting Thursday at 4 p.m. at South Point High School. Special guest speaker for the occasion will be Mrs.

Vera McKay, stale past president. All past presidents. of the three local units, Gaston County, Gastonia and Cherryvillo will be honored. All teachers and other educators aro urged lo attend. Gingles PTA Mrs.

Edell' president of Iho Ginglcs Elementary School PTA, announced tho first meeting of Iho year will be held ot 7:30 p.m. Officers for the year will be elected and the program of activities set. Members are urged to attend. state's disorderly conduct law was too vague to be constitutional and that Jt had been used to suppress freedom of speech. The State Supremo Court approved both the conviction and the law in split decision last February.

Zwicker was one of several students who stood outside the placement office' In February 1367 lo protest Interviews being held within by the Dow Chemical a manufacturer of na- patm. University police the students they could stage their demonstration but could not bring signs into the building, Deaths CLTOE ALFRED PEELER L1NCOLNTON Funeral services were held loday at 2 p.m. for Clyde Alfred Peeler. He died Sunday at' Iris home in Lfncolnlon at the ase of 70. Ho Is survived.i by his wlfo, Eslcllo Robinson 'Peeler; one son, Clyde Jr.

of Iron Station; ono step-son, Clarence Robert Parker of Shelby; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Spongier of Goldsboro, Mrs. Ellen Lulr of Alexis, and Mrs. Nancy FUhcr ct Cumberland; Ihreo brothers Lamur ot Lawndalo, Dcbro li I I I and Gold of three slslfrs, Mrs. Net Porker, Mrs.

Mildred Hicks, both o( Shelby, and Mri. Alice Edwards of Lawndala. Ho Is ilso survived by- 11 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Worllck funeral Homo made Ihe arrinjemtnU. State Official Moonlights To Pay Debts OLYMPIA, Wash.

(AP) Secretary of Slate Lud Kramer is moonlighting as a gas station ntlendaut to pay off the debts of his unsuccessful campaign mayor of Seattle. He is also available for other part-time work, such as washing dishes in a restaurant. Kramer said his bid for office of mayor left him with $10,000 in debts. He ran third in the primary last month and was eliminated from the race. "My supporters were wonderful in trying to collect funds, but there was only so much to be had." Kramer said.

"No one wanls to give much money, once you are a loser. I have no one to blame- but myself." The secretary of sfale, 38, said he plans lo maintain his normal 10-hour day and five-day week in his state office and io work another 50 hours a week in part-lime jobs. He look on his gas stalion chore last Friday. Kramer said lie thinks he can get along on about five hours of sleep a night until he has paid oif his creditors. "It's no worse than the schedule I've been following along the banquet and speaking trail," he commented.

a- Republican, said his $15,000 salary as secretary of state provides support for his wife and four children. ODER CLIFFORD HAYFIELD CHEimwiLLE Oder Clifford Rayfield died Sunday morning to a Gastonia rest homa' alter an extended illness. He' was 78. He- is survived by five sons, Howard of Conover, Otto of Cherryyille R-2, B. Ralph of Gastonia, James of Charlotle, and Kelly of Greenville.

S. six daughters, Mrs. Mae Davis of Kings Mountain, Mrs. Bryth Carpenter of Gastonia, Mrs. Malcolm Barnhardt and Mrs.

Willie Hfckman. both of Charlotte, Mrs. Bonnie Ward of Waco, and Mrs. Jessie Camara of Jacksonville, N. C.

He is also survived by 2G grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Services will be held at Sliady Grove Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. Frank Taylor and Rev, Fred Carlee offieiatiiiB. Burial will follow at Webb's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.

The body was to be taken to ths home of Otto Rayfield (if Cherryville R-2 at 4 p.m. this afternoon. Carpenter's Funeral Home is making the arrangements. CICERO MITCHEM KINGS MOUNTAIN Cicero Witchem, 60, of Kings Mountain died Saturday morning after being in failing health for two years. He- is survived by his i Ruth Casscll Mitchem; one stepdaughter, Idella Jlitcliem of Pittsburgh, one fosler son, Odcll Ogsby of Wlnston- Salcm; five sisters, Mrs, Lucille Deal, Mrs, Mary Littlejohn, and Mrs- Ophelia Banks, all of Gaff- ncy, S.C., Mrs.

Annie Graham and Mrs. Mildred Harris, both of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, William of Gaffney, S.C., and Elberl of Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of Lime- sionc Baptist Church and attended Ml. Holly Baptist where services wiU be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev.

J. if. Alexander officiating. The burial will follow at Ihe Mt. Holly Baptist Church cenjelcry.

Tlie family will receive, friends from 7 lo 0 p.m. on Tuesday at J. W. Gill Eons Funeral Home. MRS.

KATHLEEN McGILJ, JIT. HOLLY Mrs. Kathleen McGUl of Morningside, Park community died Saturday morning at her home. She was a member of' Macedonia Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Isaac McCill; two daughters, Mrs.

Francis Moore ot Mt. Holly and Mrs. Pauline Thompson'of-New York, N. three step-daughters, Mrs. Louise McNeil of Mt.

Holly, Mrs. Martha Fink and Mrs. Mildred -Ivery, both Of Philadelphia. one sister, Mrs. Sarah Silva of New London, ona half-sister, Mrs.

Anna Burch of Ml. Holly; one brother, Harry Taylor of New york, N. J6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Gethsemane Church of Cod, Clover, S.

C. Burial will be in Ihe church cemetery. The body will remain at Coslner Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Tuesday 7-8 p.m. PETTIS INFANT Funeral services were held Sunday for Sammy Lee Petlis; infant son of Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Lee Pettis of 618 Windy Hill Drive. Officiating at the 1:30 p.m. service was the Hev. A. L.

Smith, paslor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Bessemer City. Service was at Cosine Funeral Chapel with burial in Bessemer City cemetery. Surviving, in addition lo the parents, are one sister, Sonia A. Pettis; one brother, Marc Anthony Pettls; grandparents, Mr, and Mrs.

James P. Tell is and Mr. Earl Day. The child died Saturday In a Charlotte hospital. SYLVESTER SMITH Funeral services will bu held Wednesday for Sylvester Smith, who died Friday at his home, 304 N.

Norment St. The 3 p.m. service ot Mt. Zion Baptist Church. McConnctls, S.

C. will be' conducted by Ht-v, J. A. Massey. Burial will be In Ihe church cemetery, Friends will be received Tuesday, V-8 at Martin's Funeral Home.

Tlie body will lie In stale at (he church, one hour prior to (he service. The body Is at the home of his brother, Gilbert Smith, 202 Harrison Ave. CONSTIPATEDO DUE TO LACK OF FOOD BULK YOUR oirr BRAN DR. K. G.

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