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PAGE TWO THE ECHO November, 1946 The Eelio PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY AND FOR EMPLOYEES OF ECUSTA PAPER CORPORATION, CHAMPAGNE PAPER CORPORATION AND ENDLESS BELT CORPORATION AT PISGAH FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA Copyrighted, 1945, By Ecusta Paper Corporation ECHO STAFF John D. Eversman Editor LocUIe Heffno* ‘ Assistant Editor Jack Alexander Sports Reporter “Hank” Newbury Safety Reporter DEPARTMENT REPORTERS—Dot Banning, Buvee Capps, Jes sie Mae Clampitt, Eula Grey, Walter Kay, Donna Wright, Em mett Clark, Felicia Edwards, John Goolsby, Jack Rhode3, Harry S. Kolman, Helen Kimzey, Sara Loftis, Maude Stewart, Bertha Edwards, Annie Lou Hamlin, Thelma Glazener, Eileen Nelson. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE—John D. Eversman, F. S. Best, Raymond F. Bennett, Walter K. Straus, J. O. Wells, W. M. Shaw, H. E. Newbury, Be Sure To Register! The Echo wishes with all the earnestness at its com mand to urge all those who favor the proposed bond issue for improvement of our schools to register on one of the designated days—Nov. 16, 23 and 30. An entirely new registration has been ordered. It doesn’t matter how keen ly one appreciates the need for these improved and en larged facilities, he cannot help decide the issue unless he is qualified to vote. There is at this time no indication that state funds will be available for this purpose. A bill is now before congress providing federal aid for schools which has strong sup port, both among the teaching fraternity and among leg islators, but its enactment may be delayed if the Republi cans decide, as has been hinted, to slash the federal spend ing 20 per cent. We cannot in justice to our children depend on aid from others which may materialize in the remote future, or not at all. We face here in Transylvania county a serious condi tion that demands effective action on our part now. That being true, let’s forget for the time being all thought of outside help and resolve firmly to do the job ourselves. That will make us appreciate our schools more. If, two years, or five years, or ten years hence, outside funds be come available we can use them very advantageously for the bond issue provides money to take care of only our critical existing needs. Again; Be sure to register! SURVEY REVEALS (Continued From Page One) a lunchroom. However, this is in adequate since only 200 children can be seated at one time ajid there are more than 500 children to be served each day. This means, of course, that the school must hold three separate, staggered lunch periods, which causes much un necessary commotion. High School Overflowing. In the high school every available classroom is being used in addition to the conversion of three storage rooms into classroms, where artificial lighting is neces sary. R. T. Kimzey, principal, pointed out that not only the enroll ment has increased, but also a 12th. grade has been added, which requires more space and other fa cilities. Rosman Overcrowded Recontly, the Rosman el«men- tary school filled to capacity »nd has ovtrflowed into th« high school building, which is now com pletely filled. E. r. Tllson, princi pal, reported that In addition to overcrowded eoBditlom, the pree- •Ttt buildlnjw AMd u well as new roofs, better toilet facilities and painting. County School Needs The survey reveals that the small schools throughout the coim- ty are in bad need of repair and repainting, both inside and out side. Superintendent J. B. Jones stated that this work would be done with the passage of the bond issue. The Pisgah Forest school is ade quate to take care of the present enrollment, but it is anticipated that attendance there will con tinue to climb, which will make it imperative to have an addition. Transylvania county has a real school building problem and it is a natural one of growth and prog- gress. Since the construction of the present-day school buildings, the Ecusta Paper corporation was established and other industries and business have come into the town and county. The population of the town and county has grown considerably, and on top of this, the outlook for future frowth is extremely bright There will be more and more stu- i*nti foin( to school and more ro«m will have b« pmid*d. ITS NOT TOO LATE TO HELP HIM ■ M Pictured here before us today is the futur® citizen of Transylvania County. He’s happy> ® healthy and he’s enjoying life. Bat what will his future be? Whether or not he gets a good start in life by an adequate education is up to us. 0^*^ present school facilities are wholly inadequate and we must make the necessary provision f®** him and for the other thousands like him in county. Do your part by talking to your friend# neighbors about this important matter. SEE THAT THEY REGISTER NOVEMBER 16,23 or 30 ON DECEMBER 10 CAST YOUR VOTE HELP THE CHILDREN OF OUR COUNTY VOTING TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS.
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