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vo THE GASTONIA (N. GAZETTE FRIDAY, APRIL 26, OKLAHOMA lahoma City's teen age girls "Just, love Yul Brynncr" but the nude noggin of the boy next door leaves them cold. That was the majority opinion expressed at symposium on youth problems sponsored by the Oklahoma County Association of Mental Health. "Boys, cut off your curls and drake tails and drop your boogies, Mohawks and Yul Biyn- uers," Donna Moreland, 17, a high school senior; declared. "Regular flat tops and haircuts are, our choice." Donna was selected by a of psychology students from various high schools to discuss (he problem of tefn-agc habits.

Miss Moreland said she was convinced that Brynner's popularity was contained In his act- Matters Of Record J. B. Sanders (Hull), 18, Negro, Bradford Heights, appeared In Gastonia Municipal Courl Friday morning and paid and the costs "for hit-anrt-run driving, $25 and the costs for driving without a license, and S5 and the costs for speeding and reckless driving. Robert Lee Sanders, 23, Negro, Union road, paid $25 and the costs for.driving without a license, and $10 and the cost for speeding and reckless driving. Frank.

Armstrong, 25, Negro, Kendrick road, paid $25 and the costs Jor driving without a license. Charges against J. B. Sanders of leaving the scene of an accl: dent and against Armstrong of aiding and abetting speeding and reckless driving were nol-pross- MORE WANT ADS Estate Wanted WE NEED ALL TYPES OF PROPERTY Both Homes Farms to supply our customers. What hive you to sell or trade.

For prompt service call ORR REALTY Inc. Licensed.Real Estate Brokers Member of The National Home Builderi Association 234 E. Franklin Avenue Phone UN 1-4611 ed. All the charges grew out of police chase and a wreck involving a police car on April 13, on the York road. Robert Lee Sanders was being chased when J.

B. Sanders' car struck a police car occupied by W. R. Ford and A. R.

Ed'ison. Maxie Roberts, 17, Lowell, Dickie Roberts, 16, Lowell; Carrol Armstrong, 10, New Hope road; and Judson Ross, 18 Lowell, each drew six months suspended and had his license to for six months for larceny of some hubcaps from a car on East Lincoln avenue on April 18. William Sloan Gandy, 31, Negro, Greenville, S. paid 55 and the costs for speeding, and Ray Howard Sigmon, 29, Mount Holly, and James Rollins Jolly, 46, Dalton, each paid the :ost.5 for driving too fast. Jack Deal, 28, Clover, S.

C. S-l, and James Henry Hurst, 17, 31over, S. each paid the for running a red light or a stop sign, and Deal paid $5 and the costs for driving with an expired license. Gladys Pauline Stone, 20, Propst street, paid $25 and the for driving without a license. John B.

Green, 48, 1317 Ware street, drew 12 months suspended Jor violation of the prohibition law. A charge of bigamy against Spear Holloway, 37, West Airline avenue, was nol-prossed with leave. Registration At Lowell To End Tomorrow HOUSES AND FARMS WANTED If you want it sold list if with us. Private or auction sal Tor quick action call HOLLY REALTY CO. Licensed Real Estate Broker 124 E.

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70S t- Franklin. UN t-2126 Arnold Araitronj Cart SIS U. Franklin UN for Top Used Cor Values SEK TOMMY PONTIAC, Inc. S27 K. KKA.NKLIN Dtkl UN 5-SMI No DRIVE-IN USED CARS Corner A Airline Cut In Tonn JOHN OAV STINNETT Tonriorow is the last day for owell voters to register for the town election.

Mayor Banks McArver said the election books would be open tomorrow In the Presbyterian Annex for additional voters to register. The election will be held May 7. Efird Is Back From Virginia Hoyle Elird, president of United oil Company, returned today from Norfolk, where lie attended the formal opening of a new refinery by American Oil Company. He flew to Yorktown, Wednesday to inspect the refinery. His firm Is distributor in Gaston county of Amoco gas and oil products.

Men Who Served With Col. Fuller Meeting Tonight AH men wlio server! nilh Col. Arthur H. Fuller are requested to mtef at Hall tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Plans for a reunion of tins froup will be marie.

Miller Rhync. who is lian- rlllnj arrangements, said that 93 cards had been mailed out. F. S. Key Speaks To Club Mr.

Key talked about highway Funeral Set Sunday For Mrs. Nivens Mrs. Eva 0. Nivens, 67, a resident of Gastonia for half a century, died Thursday night at 1 p. m.

in a local hospital after a week's illness. She lived at 421 South street. She was born in Catawba county June 1889, daughter of the late L. c. and Sarah Jane Carpenter.

She moved to Gastonia and lived here most of her life. A woman of deep Christian faith, she was loved and admired by all who knew her. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p. m. at First Methodist Church with the pastors, Dr.

Wilson Weldon and the Hev. Murray, officiating. Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park. The body will be taken home from McLean Son Funeral Home at 10 a. in.

Saturday. It will be tafcen to the church to lie in state one hour before the service. Mrs. Nivens was a member of First Methodist Church. She married J.

J. Nlvens, who survives, November 25, 1305. In addition to her husband, she is survived by six sons, Earl Jack and Carl C. of Qastonia Grady R. of Rock Hill, s.

HasMl L. of Charlotte, and Albert L. of Camtien. six daughters, Virginia of the home, Mrs. Zula Barker, Mrs.

Martha Sigmon, Mrs. Ruby Queen, and Mrs. Grace Rhyne of Gastonia, End Mrs. Betty Smith of Pensacola, Fla; one brother, Wade Carpenter of Fanvell, three sisters, Mrs. R.

S. Barkley and Mrs. Garrison Medlin of Gastonia, and Mrs. Ernest Wallace of Lowell; 22 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. McLean Son Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Bill Medlin, II. C. Barkley, Glenn Barkley, Frank Carpenter, and James Carpenter. Negro Father Is Bound Over A Negro father who shot out the eye of his son was bound over to superior court Friday morning for trial on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. City Court Judge J.

T. Sanders found probable cause against Frell Lindsay, Windy Hill, and set a bond of $2,500 for him. Arthur William Lindsay, about 25, said his father shot him with a shotgun on March 31 and that his left eye had to be removed. The shooting came as surprise as the younger Lindsay approached his father's house, he but added that there had been an argument between them the day before. MORE ABOUT Jordan (Begins On Front Page) that "international communism" al'O was to blame for his troubles that could bring American forces to the young monarch's aid if he asks for them.

As yet he has not. American diplomats in the Midrile East were reported quietly trying to prevail on all Jordan's neighbors to act with re- stralnt. Francis Scott Radio Moscow trumpeted that Key of Gastonia. a member of the United States was bv Ihe Speaker's Bureau of the Gov- a ernor's Safety Council, spoke to "to set up a Jordan government the Klwanls Ciub at Cramerton which would adopt the aggressive community house on Wednesday. Eisenhower Doclrinc." Britain joined the United SAfety.

pointing out the need of States In drclaring that Jorda cooperation by and independence essential chief causes of accidents. Middle Ea.st peace, in effect an alwncm? were the invitation to to call for Rev. John R. Hamilton of Athc- help to Mi- nis crown. tuifi ciLJVMl, vine, J.

Peterson of Greens- But before declaring martial fcoro and Gcorse Blackburn law ywtertiay Hussein said he Gastonia. i did not need outflde help. (XrlsLike Yul's Bald Dome But Not Any Boy's Links Ordered To Desegregate City officials today were faced with a desegregate the Glllespie Park golf course here by June 5 or turn to the U. S. Circuit.

Court of Appeals. Federal Judge Johnson J. Hayes, ruling on a suit filed by 10 Negroes last October, said yesterday that segregation on the course muet end by June 5. The golf course property Is owned by the city and the Greensboro School Board and leased to Olllespie Park Gol( Club, which operates It on a membership basts. The ruling yesterday forbids the city and the school board to dispose of the golf course property "except by a bona fide sale." Judge Hayes retained jurisdiction and power to modify this, ap- parently'leaving the court with the power to rule whether any Intended sale was bona fide.

After 40 days, the order forbids enforcement of any restrictions to prohibit Negroes from the use of the course on the same basis as white persons. ng ability and not his hair dress. "He's different and his bald lead Is a trade mark," she cin- jhasized. "He's being paid for and tccn-agc bovs are not." As for Elvis Presley, she insists: "We like his shigin: but none of us would want to go out with him." She said Marlon Brando was 'Ine on the screen but "leave ilm there." "Boys who try to imitate him by wearing motorcycle Jackets and try to act tough are Just icting like children," she explained. She boys with odd haircuts will just have to dale girls with the "extremely extreme" lalrdos.

saying the majority of girls won't date them. "After all, how would they Ike it if we dressed and acted ike Marilyn Monroe or Gina Lollobrigida on a date?" she asked. Right at the moment, there were no psychology students on land to answer the question. 2 Persons Hurt In Auto Wreck Boatel For Weary Gobs To Be Burlt Two persons were injured in a wreck early Friday morning and man who took them to the lospitat then had another acci dent. Police Officers W.

R. Ford and E. E. Wilson said Joseph M. Pusher, 23.

a student of Pltts- jurg, and Hazel Cornett, 27, 306 Ratchford avenue, were in- lured when their car struck 11 utility pole on North Chestei street near West Rankin avenue. Wade M. Parlier, 29, Hickory, stopped his truck and took the injured to the hospital. While the truck was parked on Mauney avenue just oft Highland at the hospital, it broke free and rammed a parked 1947 model car owned by Stephens, an employee at the Eiospital. Nature and extent of the injuries to Pusher anei his passenger were not known.

He told officers his car wrecked after he fell asleep about 4:10, ATLANTIC CITY, N. Ground will be broken here next week for a 56-unlt "boatel" for weary sailors. Duke Marcus Biondy, operator of a shopping center, said his corporation will build the "boatel" next to Main Thoroughfare, a channel running between Atlantic City and the mainland. Biondy said the "boatel" will have dock space for visiting boatmen. Year Is Sliced From Sentence Walter Anderson Church has had a year sliced from the sentence given him for possessing narcotic drugs.

Judge J. C. Rudisill of Gaston superior court reduced the sentence from 4-5 3-5 years in prison, making it identical with the term handed William Harold Fain for the same offense. The third man, Coley B. Martin, drew 18-36 months.

AH also got suspended terms, to run con secutively with the active ones. Negro News MAUDE M. ST. J.AMES CHURCH "The Missionary Circle of the St. James PBH Church of God will hold a program toniaht.

The guest speaker will be the Hev. Grady Adams, pastor of the Mt. Calvary FBH Church of Kings Mountain. The scheduled for 7:30 o'clock. Saturday night the regular council meeting will be held at St.

James. The pastor is asking all members to be present and on time. Services Sunday will begin with the Sunday school at 10 a. m. under Supt.

Da.vid Adams; morning worship at 11:30 with Elder Zellie Brice, pastor, in charge. Sunday night Holy Communion will be observed with the Rev. Mrs. Minnie C. Nickles and her Milk Chapel Congregation in charge.

The annual tent revival will begin in South Gaxtonla. on Monday, May 6 at 7:30 o'clock. The Rev. Edgar Oats will be in charge, assisted by the' Rev. David Adams.

HOUSE OF PRAYER There will be a Grace Going Up program at the House of Prayer Saturday night beginning at 8 o'clock. Music will be furnished by the band from Rock Hill, S. C. Elder W. L.

Brooks is pastor and district chairman. The C-rai-e Cabinet Convention will be held Sunday'. April 28 beginning at I o'clock and Ihe House of Prayer in Greensboro. A delegation from Gastonia will attend this convention. Elder F.

D. Freeman is tor and district chairman. CHARLIE DEE FUSKKAL Funeral services for Charlie Dee will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the St. Paul's Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. J.

H. Acker in charge. Mr. Dee died at rm home early this week after a long period of declining health. Planning to serve drained canned pineapple rings or chunks with lamb chops or a chicken curry? Refrigerate the pineapple syrup leftover and use as the liquid for cooking apples for ap- leaner, adding sugar to taste ar.ri a dash of salt.

MORE ABOUT Boyle (Begins On Front works outdoors. Instead of a lean-bronzed figure with calloused hands he will be prisoner of ft paycheck who can'i even tell you how many faucets there are on a milk cow. Instead of learning the ways of nature first hand he will read about them in books written by a career naturalist. His music will no longer be the singing bird on the bough: more and more his music will come his meals. Instead of feeling the twinges of rheumatism from years of work in the rain and the cold, he will go to lit doctor to be treated for the hosts of gray, twilight illnesses that civilization nameless diseases and nexpllcnble fatigue that comes people who dwell too much nnd who forget why the Lord put muscles in their bodies This new typical American will labor less, eat better, live longer than his father.

And many and many a morning as he slips his noose-like symbol of his bondage his shining white collar, he will look at himself in the mirror and ask: "What am I missing In life?" Perhaps his granddaddy, who would be sitting by his fireplace if he only had a fireplace, could tell him. CROWD AT BKLK'S OLD-FASHIONED RUMMAGE Is part of the crowd that flocked to "Belt's OW- Fashioned Rummage Sale at Belle's Bargain Store, 124 South Marietta street, this morning to take advantage of, numerous bargains in all types of merchandise. Evelyn Heaflner, Route 2, Gastonia, got a 1946 automobile for 99 cents, earning this privilege because her name was drawn from 250 slips deposited in a box at the store. (EnnU Atkins Photography for The Gazette.) Obituaries RITA STOWB Rila Yvonne Stowe, eight mouths of age, died Thursday At 0:30 p. m.

She was Hie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Stowe of 1105 West Franklin avenue, Besides her parents, surviving are a brother, Ronrite, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, b.

Stowe of Gastonla, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Griffin of Fay- ettevilkv The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p. in.

at Gaston Avenue Church of God, with burial In Hollywood Cemetery. Officiating will be. the pastor, the Rev. L. O.

Henry, and the Rev. J. R. Eason of Rocky Mount. The body was to be taken from Carothers Funeral Home to the home on Friday at 5 p.

m. Mayor Has Opposition KINGS MOUNTAIN J. Lee Roberts, Kings Mountain barber and Number 4 Township magistrate, announced this week he will be a candidate for mayor at the May 14 election. He will oppose Mayor Glee A. Bridges, who seeks a third two- year term, and former Mayor Garland E.

Still, who served one term from 1951-53. Mr. Roberts was the only new candidate in the May 14 election which finds contests for all city elective positions, though none for the two elective school trustee positions. Buddy Williams Wins Award As Key Man Of Year" For Jaycees Buddy Williams won the "Key Man Award" of the Gastonlix Jaycees for Ihe year 1936. He was announced as the winner at last night's meeting which was attended by President William C.

Friday of the Consolidated University of North Carolina. Williams, who works for the Wix Corporation, was judged the Jaycee who contributed the most to the club during the past year. The "Key Man" Is chosen by the club president. NEW OFFICERS Franz presi- Youngster Hit By Automobile An eight-year-old boy, Ronnie Henson, 807 Adams drive, was struck by a car as he rode his bicycle near the intersection of Boyd street and West Third avenue about 4:45 Thursday afternoon. He was taken to Gaston Memorial Hospital with multiple cuts, a dislocated hip, and possible- fractures.

Police identified the driver as Edward R. Garland, 28, textile worker of 205 West Sixth avenue. Officers H. A. Fowler and M.

J. Griffic said the driver told them that the lad rode his bike out Boyd street to cross Third south- to-north. dent, handed over the gavel to Incoming President Bynum Carter who was Installed with these new officers: Gant Lewis, first vice president; Art Freiberger, second vice president; Ken Armstrong, secretary; Jack Swiggett, treasurer; Cecil -Johnson, Paul White, Bob Hazel, George Currcnce, Frans Holscher, Verne Shive. Albert Davis, and Dan Moser. directors.

President Friday, who ad dressed the ladles' night meeting at the Masonic Temple, was Introduced by James B. Garland. Mayor Leon Schneider presented Friday with a key to the city. The Junior Chamber of Commerce gave him a gavel. The club was given a gavel and rostrum In memory of page Jackson for exemplifying "true Jayceelsm." He was killed las year In a car wreck.

A nefr award honoring Jackson will be given in future years. It will go to the Jaycee doing the most work his first year as a member of the club. For the bride's punch bowl, freeze water and maraschino cherries in small ring molds. Un- mold the ice rings and float on top of the punch with notched slices of orange and lemon and lime spirals. Subscribe For The Gnzetta Coming Events TONIGHT 1:30 p.

m. Gaston County Historical Society, at Gastonia Chamber of Commerce Building. Hybrid Corn and Grass Seeds ROBINSON BROS. FEED SEED CO, W. Main Avenue Dial UN 5-5611 (Spurrier Building) I'LL SAVE YOU time, trouble and energy when you use ELECTRICITY for more jobs in the home! Reddy to the rescue! Live OF VOVII 13L vl INSURED SAVINGS Per Annum Current Dividend Ratt 283 W.

MAIN AVE. Listen to What Its Silence Says I FEEL THAT LEI KXON VOU PLto'EfSUWO HAD FAITH NEVER REALLY HAD ANY FAITH IN Ever hear a motor car tell its own story? Well, just get behind (he wheel of a new 1957 for your favorite stretch of listen! Of course, the (ruth of the matter is that you won't actually hear anything. For a 1957 Cadillac in operation is as quiet as human skill and ingenuity can make it. But imagine, if you will, all the wonderful things the car will be tcllingyou through the voice of its own silence! First of all, it will most eloquently the soundness of Cadillac styling. For the car is so scientifically designed that even the onrushing wind is reduced to a gentle whisper.

II will tell you of (he genius of Cadillac engineering. For every aspect of the car's brilliant performance goes about its work in soundless harmony. And it will reveal ttie care and the skill of Cadillac craftsmanship. For even when travels the most neglected of byways, the car remains wonderfully silent. If you Have yet to sit at the wheel of a 1957 Cadillac and hear this wonderful story for yourself, then we urge you to delay no longer in doing so.

We hope you will visit your Cadillac dealer soon-spend an hour on the highway-and listen to the most eloquent message a motor car ever delivered on its own behalf! VISIT YOUR AUTHORIZED CADILLAC DEALER Manufacturer License No. Uo.

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