The Gastonia Gazette from Gastonia, North Carolina • Page 7

14 The Gastonia (N. Gazette Reunion Of Beams Set In Cleveland County This Year The Beam family one of (he biggest family gatherings in Cleveland be hold this year on August 18 at the remodeled and expanded New Prospect Church, it has boeii announced by Clan President Ralph Gard- ner. Many people from the Cherryvilte nrc-a, where a larpe portion of the beam dejcendcnts are living, willf attend the reunion. Several thousand ckscendents of John Teeter Beam, founder of the family, are expected to gather at New Prospect on the Thursday before the third Sunday in traditional meeting day of the tribe hear Edwin Gill, former commissioner of revenue and paroles com- mlssioncr and private secretary to Clyde Hccy, aiio will be guest speaker on the all-day program. CHfjRCH REMODKI.KD Tiie former one room historic church, originally built in the year 1801 by John Teeter Beam for his own denomination opened to all denominations, lias been completely rebuilt and modernized and a three-story education- si department added at the rear.

New picnic been in- Called upon the church grounds of New Prospect Church to accommo- the several thousand members of the elan who are expected to attend the reunion this year. annual gathering of Die Beams was interrupted during the war and the polio epidemic last year was a factor in the unusually small group which attended. President, Gardner stated that attendance this year, It is "anticipated, will return to prewar numbers. Special music will be rendered by Mrs. Robert Gidney, who will also direct group Einging.

A prize of an $80 Zenith PM-AM donated by the Zenith Radio Corporation will be awarded, as well as numerous smaller prizes in recognition of honor guests. It was announced at (he same tint that A. K. Beam's "Sketches of tie Life of J. T.

Beam and His Fifteen Children up to the Third Gtmtration," originally printed in ItSS, has been reprinted by the partners of the I). A. Beam 'com- and will be placed on sale at the reunion for the eosl of the Tnis only work of the Beam genealogy has been out. of print for more than half century and copies have become rare. Officers of the elan expressed their enthusiastic approval of the plan to have it reprinted.

Dr. B. Lattimore of Shelby is at present preparing a new Beam genealogy and has made the request that any descendents of John Beam eldest son oi John Teeter Beam, who was born in Switzerland and who married a Miss Mary Hoyle of Lincoln county, furnish him with a record of the progeny of that branch of the family. Hoey To Speak On "Virginia Dare Day" WASHINGTON-Wv-Sen. Hoey (D-NC) be the Virginia Dare Day speaker at Roanoke Island, on Aug.

18. He accepted the invitation yesterday. It was made by Jonathan Daniels, editor-publisher of The Raleigh News and Observer and chairman of the Roanoke Island historical association. The association sponsors the annual "Lost Colony" play at Waterside Theater near Manteo on the island. Men are prohibited by law from loing Into ladies' hairdressing salons lo get waves or hair tlntings fn BACHELOR DAYS NUMBERED-Jimmy Stewart, long known as Hollywood's most-confirmed bachelor, is visited on the movie set by his bride-to-be, Gloria McLean.

Stewart will wed the New York socialite some time in August when he dnishes his current film assignment. Then it's oft to Hawaii on a three-month honeymoon. STATE FISCAL CONDITION AND PROSPECTUS "GOOD The GaslonU Bureau Ass'n. Afternoon Dailies LYNX During tne session of Hie general assembly a number of legislators opposed "deficit spending" and repeatedly warned that contemplated appropriations would endanger of the state's financial position. Since the legislature adjourned Governor Scott has several times noted that it appropriated five million dollars more than was in sight, aiter having already dissipated the postwar reserve fund and all accumulated surpluses.

He said there was possibility of having to call the aMembly back into session to raise slate taxes or cut appropriations; or eke he, ns director of the budget, would have to make horizontal cuts in salaries of teachers and all state workers. This argument was used to support his appeal for le-sseiiing petty graft and for effecting economies in state government. Events of the past few days indicate Hint while the outlook is not particularly rosy, there is apparently littje reason to fear such drastic steps in order to balance the budget. The budget statement issued this week shows an unappropriated balance in the general fund ns of July 1, 1949, of 113,937,755. about two millions more than had been expected.

That means the probable deficit if revenue adheres strictly to estimates will be three and a half million dollars instead of more than five and a half millions. Bids for new state construction have been lower than engineering estimates, thus affording further savings. The permanent improvements bill was written so as to provide certain buildings, rather than a blanket nppropriation of a fixed number of dollars. Anything saved on building costs goes back into the general fund. Last week about a quarter million was recaptured in way of a contract at North Carolina College in Durham.

Several buildings at state hospitals have cost less than original estimates. The division of purchase and contract is finding tt easier to buy many essential items at slightly lower prices. Any differential in costs of construction or supplies cuts two ways. The contractor or seller will not pay as much income tax, and so state revenue will be curtailed. Growing unemployment lists also foreshadow reduced individual Income and sales tax receipts.

Any savings affected in lower prices might well be offset by losses in state revenue. The advisory budget commission cannot do much about that. It's job will be to see that legislative commitments on buildings are not exceeded, and that, departmental expenditures are held within limits fixed by the appropriation bill. It is not the prerogative of the budget bureau to withhold money specifically appropriated by the general assembly. Even the governor, as director of the budget, cannot do that except by blanket horizontal reductions all along the line.

At request ot administrative department heads the budget bureau can transfer money from one item to another within the same general framework. By judicious use of this authority, by careful check on building plans and careful buying of supplies, the budget office may be 'able to save considerable sums to npply against the appropriation deficit. Since the handling of personnel has been taken out of the budget bureau without reducing the staff or cost of operating the office, more efficiency should be obtained in carrying out the budget act. Large increases in the staff of inspectors and auditors of the revenue department should guarantee fuller collection of taxes due the state. It will require substantial improvement to justify the imieh greater cost of operating these agencies.

oi aH these factors are eHpected by officials In charge of state finances to offset declines to revenue from prejent sources, and to preclude necessity rf a special tegiSattve session or horizontal cut In salaries By the governor. I I I I I I 1 1 1 I I 1 I I Your family will thrill at the very sight of Gold Medal Macaroni Chicken Salad. It's new salad treat, rich in chicken brought to its full flavor goodness by the tender, plump Gold Medal Macaroni elbows. For the finest salads always use GOLD MEDAL tastes more more tender and creamy and always brings out full flavor Only GOLD MEDAL Macaroni is made of pure top quality Durum Semolina by the Aqua-Light process. fata 1 macaroni in every way.

Insist on getting GOLD MEDAL Macaroni every time. It's worth the difference. LOWELL MRS. IV. G.

JENKINS- formal opening of, Lowell Recreation Park on Thursday marked a milestone In Lowell's civic life. Featured were the ball game between Lowell and Cocker Foundry, with Lowell winning 9 to 0. Tire Liom held a family picnic, and fancy drill was presented by Drum and Bugle Corps of Gaslonia Legion The dedicatory address was given by John M. Holbrook, chairman of the construction committee. The center is situated on a beautiful eight, acre plot about midway between Lowell station and the Woodlawn Station.

Mr. and Mrs. McLean Murphy returned Sunday from a visit of several days in Virginia Beach, Va oi guests of Mr. and Mrs. James A Beasley.

Miss Mary Louis Cook, daughter Of Mr. anrt Mis Cnnk a( cepted a position as Instructor of French and English in Corinth Holden High Schools in Zebulin Mrs. R. v. Martin and daughter Jane Alice of Lewisvillc, arrived Sunday to be guests this week of the former's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. W. G. Hal Dixon and young son, Hal Gold attended a party Friday given by Mrs. Carl Howard of Bessemer City, honoring her son, Tommy.

Patty Callaglian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chadwfck Callaglian of Charlotte, is spending this week as guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Coit M.

and W. H. Holmes left Friday for where they will spend a week visiting Mr. Holmes' relatives. Mr.

and Mrs. C. B. Jenkins, Mr. and filis.

Hal Dixon and son Hal Gold spent Sunday in the Bentty Armstrong entered the Presbyterian Hospital last week for observation. LOW BIDS COUNTED bids on the State Highway Commission's roaii machinery order totaled $2,607,440 the Division of Purchase and Contract announced. Come Out Of Hibernation Rural Church, Rebirth Is Urged By Governor RALEIGH North Carolina needs "a rebirth of rural church activity," Governor Scott told some 400 Negro Baptists Monday The governor spoke at the opening of a five-day all-Baptist assembly which will be held at Shaw University this week. Some 2,000 representatives from five state conventions and 1,100 Tar Heel Baptist churches are expected to attend the convention. Describing the rural areas as "the brcedinj! round of the human race." the fanner governor asserted "If you've had training in the country, you will make better citizens when you go into the cities and towns." BJGGEST JOB Scott said "The most (wwcrful organization in North Carolina Is church" and "the biggest Job in North Carolina today is the program of the church." The governor stated (hat "the Negro race in North Carolina played a very important part" in the success of his $200,000.000 rural road bond election last June.

He added that he program of better rural roads ihould enable many Negro Sunday schools and churches to open in wintertime. had too many country churches go into hibernation like a bear in winter," declared Scott. The chief executive noted that while the state has made progress other ways, most rural church- have made no changes in the- 35 years "except to paint the church and clean off the graveyards on homecoming day. "Revolutionize North Carolina and get on fire with the spirit," urged Scott. "You have a great opportunity to.rfdedlcate church membership to the job that Is theirs." Thursday, August 4, 1949.

SAVE BY USING OUR CASH AND CARRY SERVICE OFF ON LUBIY AND CLEANING For Your In JACOBS LAUNDERERS ftfiiffillERS 315 E. Franklin Ave. and 1302 W. Franklin Ave. for Iced Coffee thrills make it GILL'S GILLS H01E1 SPECIAL the costs much less! need to have a fortune to enjoy the best! For money can't buy a more digestible or more nutritious shortening than Jewel.

Gives "magic" cooking, baking, frying results, too. Yet, it costs 5p to 7c less per pound than costliest brands. Buy new Jewel save! ALSO iN 3 IB. TINS -Swifts. Jewel SHORTENING large Parking Lot For Your Shopping Convenience 4 Lbs.

JEWEL SHORTENING 73c 3 Lbs. SPRY 85c TOMATOES 2 PREM 120Z CAN 39c SWIFT'S CORNED BEEF 12 OZ. 45c MftYONNAISE TUKiS 37c COMET RICE 2 35c HI-C ORANGEADE 31c 3 No. Cans COLLARD GREENS 29c SCHIMMEL 16 OZ. TUMBLER Strawberry Preserves 39c WESSON OIL PINT QUART 33c 65c Duff's HOT ROLL MIX 25c 2 Pkgs.

JELLO 15c WHITE GOOSE FLOUR SELF RISING 25 LBS. $1.78 ILb. MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE 49c 5 Lbs. DIXIE CRYSTAL SUGAR 45c 3 Tall Small PET MILK 35c PHON.C FOOD STORE 318 NORTH KHEAD, STREET..