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Nov* 10,1951:kni-l-dd3-C\)fAround Capitor-v-*11-aB-a.inre1611rte,r-mrestaj*e-at.isiyillatalleidofm52k,lt-;e-tlr1THE SCHOOLBAILEY, N. C. — As stated inprevious column, the schooland its activities hold the center of continuous interest fornine months.Naturally, whatever Johnnie or Sally talks about, takes part in, and works at for many hours a day becomes interesting to the family. . .This interest is ail the more centralized in a small town, since there is but one school, the single point of united interest.Club work, chapel programs, p. T. A. meetings, class room activities —- all reach out and draw, at times, a definite group; but it is the larger program that are indicative of the backing ofthe entire community.Two weeks ago the Parent-Teacher Association conducted its annual Halloween Carnival, its only program of the year for replenishing its treasury, that is delved into throughout the school term to meet school needs. The amateur hour, the costume parade, the race for the “Miss Halloween” crowns— one for the elementary department, one for the high school —the cake walks, side shows, booths, stands brought all with pockets jingling to the school foran evening of fun and entertainment. What a drain was madeon these pockets as the 16 would-be queens and their friends solicited pennies that would roll their votes higher and higher (to $81 for the highest queen, and “barkers” enticed passers-by to enter, sample, fish”! The booth selling horns soon sold out, but the power behind the horns didn’t weaken. In proportion as the noise increased, the pockets grew lighter; but who cared? Was it not for the school!Last week the seniors gave their play. As always it drewan over-flowing house. Just as everyone loves a bride, everyone remembers senior days or his dream of seniorhood, and that remembrance brings backing to any senior activity.When Bailey High staged its first Open House last spring, friends and -parents flooded the building. With what interest each room was visited and with what pride each parent looked over the work of his child or the home room of his child.In general, whatever the program, loyal support can be depended upon; for to the community it is “our” school, and whatevei i§ one’s own usually has one’s wholehearted loyal-ty.This community interest in its school manifests itself in ways other than one’s presence at programs. The school paper is read from cover to cover” as some express it. it’s another link between community and school and keeps everyone informed of all that is being accomplished or undertaken at school. So keen is the interest in the paper, there is surely to be heard a complaint if a subscriber fails to receive his copy of the Bugle.In return the school undertakes at times to repay for thisBY LYNN NISBET I designeeJUDGES — Positive announce- Hamiltcment by three candidates seeking the seat, on the supreme court middle now held by, Associate Justice It- ec* as C imous Valentine, ana virtual certainty that there will be several other candidates, has again focused attention upon the judicial retirement act. Judicial retirement became a very live issue last year in connection with the status of Special Judge Luthern Hamilton.Space does not permit full review of that case. For present purpose it suffices to say the entire judicial retirement section of the general statutes was rewritten by the 1951 general assembly; for the admitted purpose of restoring Judge Hamilton to the eligible roll for retirement compensation. Obvious desire on part of sponsoring legislators to “take care of” some other judges occasioned inclusion of a provision that has potentialities for legal raiding of the state treasury. rLIBERAL — Retirement provisions for judges of the superior court and justices of the supreme court have always been liberal.Under the present law any supreme court justice who has a service record of fifteen years on the bench, superior and supreme combined, or twelve years on the supreme court, can retire at age 65 on two-thirds the annual salary for active judges. Under the provision Chief Justice W. A. Devin, Associate Justices Maurice V. Barnhill and Wallace Winborne are eligible to retire at any time.There is further provision for retirement after eight years service regardless of age in event of physical disability. Unlike,other state employees, the judgel contribute nothing to their retirement fund.There has been some criticism of this liberal attitude toward judges, but in the main it has been approved by popular sentiment. Except for some quirks that bob up every once in a while, like one that got into the general statutes during the confusion surrounding consideration of the revised actafter re tions to pay isserving attained years;, ment a* the higl ly be ai voted fc as far athat thmembeithe elelt;years o is morenor mif pointing ILLUJ ure on cent ye; Justice jHe serv appoint ter the and wai Justice ed a lo1 and the feet the and if J his eigl two moi for the tiremen which i salary c pen; an to happ can hat PERS there is law. Bo been th by law, almost cial ret ginal ei made t some ir For tha covering divorce ings, cophases tration ■ ences c the kno'la tors. .baited yields aDRIVE - INLAST TIMES TONIGHTsupport and interest. The commercial department does typing, stencil cutting, and mimeographing for community needs when a request comes its way.-Teachers give freely of their time to aid in promoting community projects.Two years ago our school had an opportunity to offer a rather unusual service it opened its doors to a mother of the community who desired to reenter school, complete her senior year. and receive her diploma. Phis year another parent is taking what might be ter mi ed post-graduate work. For two hours she comes to school to join the shorthand and typingclasses.For years educators have insisted that schools be opened more and more to the community. Our school does just that.The ghosts on hand at the Halloween Carnival recalled a story often heard around Bailey of another ghostOne cold rainy night an inebriate father who had lost one of his sons became so distressed over his son’s lying out in the cold ground alone on this most miserable of nights decided he would go out to keep him company. On the grave he lay down and pulled a piece of tin roofing over him for protection against the drizzle. Later in the evening a neighbor boy was on his way home from visiting with friends. In the darkness he could not always stay in the narrow path that ran by this family graveyard. The very presence of the graveyard was ^al st£ frightening enough, but ima-1 tvtoritvC gine the horror that gripped him when, upon straying from the path, he stepped upon the tin-covered body and heard a piercing yell. He left the scene as fast as it was humanly possible to run. The mile home seemed endless. Entering his door, he collapsed, scared to death.BALA of Laui the N. dard Oi mittee p'rices i; eommiti lacked 1 in this commit! son of major c of ex p ings, ra tigation In ann ment Glt; mittee L. Broo ed repr big sell tude of whqiescvestigawithoutSPRA graph i have b the conaccordeed mur written derway pal Boa the attlt; Mullani(Thad 1 the util Winborimade 1not the be grai made i portuni’ their ic situatio forceful cited tl is a lot tral steROD CAMERON
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Rocky Mount Evening Telegram
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, US
Sat, Nov 10, 1951
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