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Independent Tribune from Concord, North Carolina • Page 17

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WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1967 Your Home DAILY Kannapolis, N. C. PAGE ONE Youngsters Spirit Is High At Boys ilome Boys Home at Lake Waeca- maw has many friends in the Kannapolis area.

For years, Lions Clubs have supported the operations of the home and have help construct dormitories. By BILL THOMPSON What do boys think about a Christmas? as they came walking down the middle of the room. Little Don English was there just as he said he would be, with his tinfoil and holding a pillow with nothing on it not even a pillow case. He was at the head of the procession and he led his group to the mang- or for the placing of their pillows. Again we heard a song.

This quVstion was asked sev-i eral boys at Boys Home at clear, that glorious song of old Lake Waccamaw. Boys Home From nprripffpH and room came a boys These aliK)ut a the side of the little bov with a thousand freckles and angel's wings on his back. At the same time three boys wearing; bathrobes and carrying sticks newly cut from the woods, walked down the aisle. As they i all stood around the manger! everyone began to sing is a home for underprivileged ages range from in years old to 18 years, so their opinions about Christmas were varied and, in many rases, these answers showed innocent awareness and offered an insight into what Christmas real- IJFor a youngster spending his: Come all ye faithful, joyful and first Christmas at Boys Home, triumphant each day brings something Immediately after the song new. Little Don English, just 10 was over, the trance was brok- years old.

said he liked Christ- en and wise men and shepherds mas plays and going to became little boys, be one of the kings this One of the Boys Home sing- Saving money to buy gifts is ers who had been in the back- also something new for Don. ground came and sat beside us. Hp wants to buy his brother, Charles Wells was rather nice Steve, (who also is at Boys looking and about 15 years old. Home) a of his own." When asked what he liked most little eyes sparkle and about Christmas, he said he he tries to push his unruly hair likpd the trips the singers made Area Men In Service IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIII1IIM Local Scouts Help Build Meeting Hall Order of the Arrow Scouts in KS, Kannapolis and Concord a General School at Ft. Benjamin he ping buUd a new meetmg Harrison Ind He is 1963 grad.

hall alt uate of East Rowan High School Scout Council Camp John North sCarolma Pvt. JAMES R. DIFFEN- DFRFEH, son of Mrs. Earl Diffenderfer of South Upright Landis, has graduated from the State University, Scouts Build Order Of Arrow Lodge New 20,000 Facility At Camp Barnhardt Barnhardt in Stanly County. The building, nearing com- pletion, will contain 1,800 square T-Sgt.

KARL D. MISENHEI- feet. It is being constructed of is now on duty at Bien stone and rough lumber. The Hoa AB, Vietnam. He a secur- meeting room will accommo- jty supervisor and a member of date from 150 to 200 persons, Pacific Air Forces.

Sgt. Mis- and will have a modern kitchen. jenheimer is the son of Mrs. P. It is valued at more than M.

Misenheimer of 2718 S. Ridge 20 000 Ave. The handsome building will ----be used bv Order of the Arrow: Spec. 4 LARRY L. PARISH Scouts bovs who have been has received the Bronze Star outstanding in camping on a Medal for meritorious service year-round basis.

It will also be during his assignment in Vietnam. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Parrish of 2508 Roland Concord. Told Textiles Are Hurt down nn his head as he speaks throughout of Santa Claus and hopes that present North Carolina to By import Of Foreign ATLANTA, Ga.

Despite an said, none has the unique the 2.8 billion square yards of I investment of nearly $7 billion characteristics of widespread textiles imported into the U. S. valuable in leadership training. Scouters in the Central N. C.

Council met in August and decided that such a meeting lodge would be necessary because of I the rapid growth of the Order of 1 the Arrow. No money was available for this project, so the Scouters in th eight districts contacted businesses for contributions of materials. Then the 300 Scouts and their leaders went to work on construction. The building is expected to be ready for use by the end of December. Sgt.

JERRY L. BARRIER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. Barrier of Concord, has received the U.S.

Air Force Commendation Medal at Tinker A Okla. He was decorated for meritorious service as a communications specialist in Vietnam. Commissioned Larrv D. Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs.

M. D. Griffin of 215 Dalewood has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force upon graduation with honors from Office Training School at Lackland AFB, Tex.

He has been assigned to Tyndall AFB, where he will be a member of the Air Defense Command which provides aerospace defense against hostile aircraft and miss'les. Lt Griffin graduated from A. L. Brown High School in and received a Bachelor of Science degrpe in aeronautical engineering in from the University of Arizona. His wife, Judy, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs.

Ray Carter of 1427 Oakwood Ave. Pvt. JAMES L. PARKER, whose wife, Yovonne, lives at 124 Ghathe Concord, has completed a cooking course Ft. Jackson, S.

C. During the relatively low capi- were produced in only five coun-1 By order of the Food and eight-week course he was train- requirements, abundance of tries, Japan, Hong Kong, Mex- Drug Administration, maiden- rne-ai- cutting, plus cake About 6.400 fires were started liked to sing. He textile industry enjoys no ad- labor and raw materials, low ico, Portugal, and Taiwan, and Virginia cnake- anfl pastry baking. He also by lightning in the 1967 summer particularly liked vantage over textile industries transportation costs, standardiz- the highest wage any of these learned how to prepare a season of forest blazes in the Christmas programs to jor new and equipment technology, Santa knows he moved since the various civic clubs. Charles jn jast jq year.s, the U.

S. i tal require last Christmas. evidently We talked to Johnny Eddins Said he in his fifth grade classroom at Christmas music and he liked jn foreign more than ed interchangeable produ countries is paying is 55 cents root ma5, ne userl serve food in Army mess halls Northwest. This accounted for the elementary school at Boys meeting all the nice people on 150 persons were told during a and an easily transportable, an hour, paid by Mexico. alcoholic beverages only.

and in the field. 65 per cent of the fires Home, as he was drawing a the singing trips. recent management consulting non perishable product manger scene with crayons. When asked what Christmas meant to him, Johnny said frankly: it's ttie birthday of Jesus! Didn't you know Johnny has been at Boys Home a little over a year and he remembered the big party at the home and most presents 1 ever Johnny said that what he would like most for Christmas would be for his little sister to have as nice a Christmas as he had. Isn't that the spirit of Christmas? As one walked around the campus at Boys Home, the anticipation of Christmas could be seen on the faces of the boys.

Little Ronnie Burney, running across the lawn, had a small, red song book in his hand. you going to hear us practice our Christmas Unfortunately Christmas is seminar of Kurt Salmon Asso- U. S. textile industry not a happy time for every- ciates here. has spent $6.5 million for new body.

One of the older boys other American industry plants and equipment in the last said the best Christmas he suffers the disadvantages of the 10 years, but this has given us could have was for his father textile industry when it comes no edge whatsoeveer over for- to come back home. And there to competing with imports from eign countries which have spent are others with similar wish- low wage foreign only fractions of this amount, es. For those boys the best said F. Sadler Love of Char- and who not only have the same they can hope for is a lotte, N. secretary treas- resources we have, but low wag- Christmas.

urer of the American Textile es and a long list of govern- What do Boys at Boys Manufacturers Institute. ment subsidies and export in- Home think about Christmas? are other industries centives which enable them to The same things everyone in which technology is wide- keep their prices down, thinks about being with spread, or in which raw mater- Love pointed out that in 1966 loved ones, happiness for every- ials are widely he approximately 60 per cent of one. UNC Receives $25,000 Grant CHAPEL HILL The Chemistry Department of the t'niver- What do you say to two bright sity of North Carolina has been eyes and a grin from ear to awarded 20.000 by the North ear? We went to the practice. Carolina Board of Science and There were several boys in Technology for the construction the practice room and Mrs. of the world's only syrotron.

McCray, the music director, A new type of chemical in- came in shortly. It is no easy the syrotron will al- job to quiet 20 little boys fuil'low research chemists at UNC of Christmas enthusiasm. But to determine accurately they soon began to work. structures of biological Tne manger scene was set molecules, with papier animals the syrotron. we can and straw was scattered on the study the molecular structure floor.

In a wooden trough was (of a compound even if we have a baby doll (obviously borrow- less than one-tenth pin head of ed; wrapped in a blanket, said Dr. M. M. Bursev, who There was also a very digni- will be in charge of the instru- fced Joseph and a somewhat ment when it becomes opera- embarrassed Mary. tional.

Presently we heard voices A proto type of the inst.ru- singing (together?) three ment is expected to be delivered Kings of Orient's to the school next May. CENTER MOTOR COURT 1503 N. Cannon Blvd. Kannapolis, N. C.

I hove purchased this court and plan to give Kannapolis a comfortable and clean place for our friends and business associates to stay. Your recommendations will be kindly appreciated and you can rest assured that we plan to have completely satisfied guests. My sister, Mrs. Ada Powers, is my court manager. WE WELCOME YOUR INSPECTION.

SAMUEL W. PRESSLEY, Owner EVERY WOMAN WANTS A We have received a new shipment of Boling quality Boston Rockers in Maple, Mahogany, Walnut and Cherry finishes. Select yours while you have a nice selection to choose from. $1495 Terms Terms To Suit THIS CHRISTMAS GIVE DAD WHAT EVERY MAN AND NEEDS Just a fode few minutes In this chair, tension and fatigue ay. Its an ideal refresher built by Bcrkline Styled for comfort 3 position mech anism.

Expanded Vinyl covers. Gives Healthful rest, Relieves Tension, Re laxes. Built by Berkline. 69.95 And Up CHILDRESS BROS. Lay Away Now For HOME FURNISHINGS Many Other Gifts For Christmas Jackson Park The Family Diana Camera IF YOU HURRY GIFT SUGGESTIONS I 59 55 5 2995 $699S Boston Rockers In Cherry 50 and Maple Woods Litter Glitter (Colored Dust Pan and Broom) Brass Smoking Brass Magazine Zenith Transistor Lloyds Portable Record Player AM-FM Radio Zenith Record Player With Rad Swivel Bookcases With Glass 9x12 Nylon Oval Zenith Portable TV With Stands $5995 $6950 $5950 $11995 Two Piece JJQ50 Livingroom Suites if Bassett Bedroom Suites $1 AA50 In Walnut Finish Westinghouse Electric Zenith 23" Diagonal Colored TV Credenxas 199 5950 Bright Utile toppers FASHION SHELLS Full fashioned acrylic knits in pastels! Hot stripe acetate knits- Styles for now in our exciting collection.

34-40. Easy carp fashions SMART DUSTERS 3 Durable Press rayon prints in S-M-L-XL! polyester-cotton prints, solids. 10 to 20 in Sicpatpr classic CARDIGANS 449 Our acrvlic cardigan looks great in all the fashion colors! Green, blue, pink! Black or white, too. Sizes 34-40. Classic nylon knit casuals SHUTS GIFT BOX FREE These smart knits stay in shape, even after machine washing.

Short sleeves, 3- button placket. 9 popular colors. S-M-L-XL. Our top quality MEN'S SOCKS 79 pair Stretch socks in a blend of acrylic and nylon. One size fits 10 to 13.

Plain fancy NVION PARTIES I Some plain Du Pont Xylon tricots. Some with lovely lace, em- broideiy. White, colors. 5 to 8 Men's quality knits UNDERWEAR 32 Full comfort cut cotton briefs in sizes 30 to 40. Knit T-shirts in S-M-L-XL sizes.

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