From the front page of The Monroe Journal, April 2, 1918.
Wingate, April 1
Close
Stores Early; Get Men Home
We are glad to see that the stores of Monroe and Marshville
are going to close at an early hour. This is right. It gives the storekeeper a
chance to get out a little, and if he is so disposed, he may work a little in
his garden. Another important thing it does is to cut out a loafing place for
the man who does not want to stay at home with his wife and children. Some had
rather be lying around the store talking about their neighbors, telling smutty
jokes, and anything to get rid of the breath than to stay at home with their
families. Now, can’t Wingate follow suit with our neighboring towns? It will be
a step in the right direction if our store men will just close at 7 o’clock or
6:30. Do it men.
Winfred
Baucom Tells Best Auto Story Yet
One of the most interesting automobile stories we have heard
for a time was told by our clever friend, Winfred Baucom, the other day. He and
Mr. Frank Jones and some of Mr. Jones’ family went to Camp Sevier a few days
since to visit Mr. Jones’ son, now in training there, or has been at least. On
their way there they had to ascend a long steep hill. Before they reached the
top of it the gas gave out on them. They were standing meditating about what
tyhey should do and another car came puffing by. It did not get very far above
them until it went dead for want of gas. In a few minutes more another car came
rushing by. It went a little farther than the second one and it went dead. In a
little while another one came rushing up. This one halted near Mr. Jones’ car.
The driver jumped out saying as he did, “Are you out of gas? Well, if you are,
I know what to do for a Ford. If you have any gas at all, you can back him up
the hill.” They found that there was enough gas to run up the hill if it could
be arranged so that the carburetor could get it. The drummer got his mouth to
the place where you put the gas into the gas tank and began to blow. He had not
blown many times until he told Winfred to crank the thing, and to his surprise
it started. The man kept blowing and the thing kept running. The top of the
hill was soon reached and the trip continued.
Now, some things puzzle us about this. We do not doubt
Winfred’s story in the least. But did the may blow the gas in the tank into the
carburetor, or did the car burn the gas generated by the man? Many men have
enough gas to run a dozen Fords, but it is of such an inferior grade that it
will not do anything but object to the thing some prudent men of God projects.
Small-Baucom
Wedding
A beautiful wedding was solemnized at Glenalpine Sunday
evening. The contracting parties were Mr. J. Wade Small and Miss Ona Baucom,
both of the Union section. They have our best wishes.
Church
News
Quite a large crowd attended the baptizing at Wombles pond
last Sunday evening. Many were here from Monroe and other communities around.
The Union meeting at bethel church was well attended, and
much interest was manifested in the program. Some of the speakers were absent,
but those that were there made good. We do wish that all of our folks could
realize the importance of this meeting. Some of our preachers do not attend,
and when the preachers do not attend we cannot expect the people to go.
We are going to Roberdel this week to assist Rev. D.P.
Bridges in a meeting. Rev. R.M. Haigler will conduct our prayer meeting at
Marshville Thursday evening. We hope that there will be a large crowd in
attendance. We must begin to arrange for our meeting to begin the third Sunday
in this month. We have a splendid outfit this time, and if we get ready for the
meeting, we will have an excellent one, one that will lift up the town and country
round about. Brother Harrell will have Robert L. Cooper, one of the sweetest
singers in this Southland, with him. Now let us get ready. If you are not right
with God, get right at once. If you are not right with your brother, get right
at once. Remove all of the stones and let the Spirit have its way. Much good
will be done if you will.
Debate on
Military Training Was a Success
The entertainment at Rock Rest last Thursday evening was
quite a success. A large crowd was in attendance, and the program was real
fine. We enjoyed the debate exceedingly well. It was as good as we have ever
heard on the question. Ethan Eudy, Charlie Trull, Theron Eudy and Thurlow
Knight were the debaters. The question was: Resolve that our boys should have
one year of military training. The first named boys were on the affirmative
side of the question, and the last named on the negative. The negative side
gained the day. Thurlow Knight won the prize for the best speech. Miss Glennie
Mangum was given the reciter’s prize. At the close of the exercises, Hon. R.W.
Lemmond made a very interesting address on the war. It was one of the best we
have heard. He gave the reason for the war, and showed why we shold be in it as
we have not heard before.
Other
Local News
Mr. W.M. Perry has a new Studebaker car. He exchanged his
Ford for it, of course, paying considerable difference.
Mrs. Mattie Funderburk, who has been so seriously sick, but
is now convalescent, is spending some time with Mr. G.M. Stewart’s family. She
hopes to be able to go home within a week or two.
Little John Frank Brown fell the other day and broke his arm.
The lighting system has been purchased by Messrs. L.J. Smith
and Z.V. McIntyre, and they are planning to have the generators manufactured
here.
Mr. Z.V. McIntyre has one of the finest Guernsey bulls in
this section. He is one of our up-to-date farmers. He makes wheat and corn in
abundance and believes in full-blooded cattle.
The two young men’s literary societies of the Wingate school
gave the Browning Society a reception last Friday evening. It was very
enjoyable, so the young people say. The one theme of the evening was “The
Wingate School: What It Ain’t.” Each teacher was impersonated and they say it
was laughable to the last degree. Each teacher’s hobby was made clear at the
students sized them up. Ice cream and cake were served at the close of the
hour.
Mrs. Eugene Steward of Badin has been visiting relatives here
for a few days.
Dr. Ray Griffin, formerly of Morganton, has gone to Asheville
to practice his profession. He has been one of the physicians at the insane
hospital at Morganton for several years, and it was with much regret that they
gave him up, but he decided to work in a private sanatorium.
The Stewart home for girls has been started. The foundation
was laid last week. If the railroad can manage to get the brick here, it will
not be long until the walls will be up. We are anxious to see this important
building completed, but what about the home for the boys? We are much afraid
that we are too slow about raising the money with which to build it. But it
must be built.
Miss Mary Sherrin spend a few days with her mother last week.
Oh, that the world would pray the Lord’s model prayer these
days.
Misses Minnie Lee and Mabel Webb of Morven spent yesterday
with their sisters who are in school here.
Bob Sullivan is spending a few days with home folks.
Ernest Robinson came home from Camp Jackson this morning. He
has been discharged because of some infirmity. We are glad that Ernest could
come back to his wife.
The Farmers’ Union here is in a thriving condition. Quite a
large crowd was out Saturday evening. Their business manager, Mr. W.V.
Williams, is moving things around for them. They get fish occasionally, order
their guano by the car load, and do anything they wish. This is a great
organization. Every farmer ought to be a member of it.
The W.O.W. here is getting much interest aroused now. New
timber is being worked p at almost every meeting. Brethren Stewart and Todd of
Charlotte were here Saturday evening, and the boys say made good talks, besides
aiding in the initiation of some new members.
It will not be long until Glenalpine will have new Irish
potatoes and garden peas. We have had radishes for several days.
Rev. E.C. Snyder and Mr. W.M. Perry went to Charlotte yesterday,
returning the same day.
Mr. Oscar Tucker of Marshville and children, Roy and May,
spent yesterday at Glenalpine.
Please notice the ad of the new garage at Wingate. We are
coming to the front.
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