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News Of The Week At Appalachian Hi School By MELICENT HUNEYCUTT The March of Dimes is growing to a close. While each homeroom has done a splendid job in collect ing funds, the highlight of the drive was, probably, Friday morn ings Talent Show, which featured student and faculty talent from two school (A. H. S. and Watauga Consolidated). Any student con tributing to the March of Dimes was admitted to the show, which was given during Assembly. Among the features was a quartet with Glenn Miller, "Red" Lyons, W. C. Payne, and Johnny Greene; J. M. "Tex" Culler with his guitar; Joyce Hayes singing "Let Me Go," accompanied by Betty Cook; a piano solo by Melinda Grimes; several numbers by a choral en semble from Watauga Consolidat ed School. High spots were the solos by Sherry Grimes and the tap dance by Susie Hampton and Betsy Rogers. The Social Games Club sponsor ed by Mrs. Tully has elected their officers for the new semester. Edith Miller will head the organi zation, supported by Alma Tester, Clara Winebarger, Lena Miller, and Shirley Greer. They ended the new semester by a huge bingo contest. The winners were Clara Winebarger, and Jewell Winebar ger. The annual staff finished mak ing club pictures for the "Laurel" this week. That means, of course, that the annual is nearing com pletion and will soon be ready to send to the printer. Chemistry sometimes gets the reputation of being the hardest subject in school. It also has the reputation of being about the most absorbing subject ? the way Mr. Gentry teaches it, at any rate. Now it has become doubly interesting, as the students go into laboratory work. To add to the interest is the ominous tone in which the pal of a certain chemistry student daily drop* him off at the lab door: "Happy landings!" One event of the week was the luncheon given by the National Honor Society for the students at A. H. S. who have made straight A's. Guests of honor at this lunch eon were Clara Dancey and Betty Ruth Hodges, seniors; Larry Klutz, Laura Holshouser, and Scottie Hodges, juniors; Everett Lowman, sophomore; Wilma Moret* and Tom Owsley, freshmen; and Rich ard Greer and Jerry McCracken, eigthth graders. The wrestling team emerged victorious from their bout with Morganton on Thursday, January 27th. All wrestlers won in their classes except James Greene, who was ahead when he injured his foot and had to forfeit the re mainder of the match. This made Appalachian the winner by a score of 40-10. With the removal of the cafe teria from the high school building to the new elementary school building, Appalachian High has a n6w classroom. The old dining room has been repainted a light aqua, and a flourescent lighting system installed. Offices for Mrs. Dougherty and Mrs. Tully have been made from the old cafeteria kitchen. Although at the present the room is being used for busi ness and commercial subjects, they tell me that they've even more expansive plans for it in the future. It may serve as a clothing lab for the home economics de partment sometime next year! Omitted from Distinction List of Appalachian High School in last week's list was the name of Masy Van Noppen of the ninth grade. The estimated 1954 U. S. wheat crop of 959 million bushels is 18 per cent below the 1953 and 15 per cent below average. Simple Sudsing 'Saves' Curtains Above: Crash the folds together to test the curtain for soil, which shows more clearly than when light fil ters through a single layer. Right: Dainty Orion cur tains can be re-hung when damp and pulled gently into a proper drape. Then, place the ironing board under the window to press the hems. Clean curtains last longer, and in these days of easy-to keep wonder fabrics, there's no need to let dingy curtains mar the brightness of your rooms. Those sheer beauties in nylon, Orion, Dacron or Saran take little effort to refresh. First rule is to wash them at the first sign of soil. The various "miracle fibers" all require the same kind of washing ? by machine or by hand in lukewarm soapsuds and rinses. But never twist, wring, or spin such curtains dry, so that creases will have no chance to '^et" in the fabric. Far machine washing, it's a good idea to put curtains into a mesh bag or pillowcase to prevent roping or twisting. Use short sudsing and rinsing cycles. If you use a dryer, set the temperature at "low" and remove the curtains while still damp. To wash curtains by hand, fold them loosely to a convenient size and dip in and out of soapsuds and rinses until clean. For a smooth, fin ished effect, "flngcr-press" hems, sides, and ruffles while still wet Hang the curtains smoothly over a line or shower rod to drip dry, and they wont really need ironing. If yon do prefer to press thfm, wait until they art dry and ose a cool iron. Silverstone News Items ? Ur. and Mrs. F. A. Moore of Mi ami, Florida, have been visiting with Mr. and Mri Bert Moore. Mr. Cicero Greer visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mitchell Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Moretz and daughter of Hamptonville and Mr. and Mrs. Jean Wilson and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilson. * Mr. James Edward Greene of Vilas spent the week end with Mr. Bobby Greene. Pfc. Tommy Cook of Fort Riley, Kansas, is home on a 30-day fur lough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Cook. Miss Louise Mitchell of Ashe ville spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Mit chell. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Isaacs ol Baltimore, Md., spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Will Isaacs. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Greene vis ited on Saturday night with Mr and Mrs. Burt -Moore. Mrs. John Saunders, who is in Grace Hospital at Banner Elk, u improved. Mr. Eddie Perry recently spent s v^eek in Mt. Olive visiting his sis ter, Mrs. Bob Futural. Mrs. Laurie Oaks of Bristol spent the week end with her daughter Mrs. Coy Harmon. Miss Doris Perry of Ashevillc spent the week end with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Perry. Miss Betty Hagaman of Morg anton is spending a week with hei mother, Mrs. John Hagaman. SAVINGS BONDS Savings bond sales set a peace time record in 1954, according tc the Treasury Department, with sales of $4,889,119,000 of Series "E" and "H" bonds. Individual holdings of these two bonds, the most commonly purchased, amounl to $38,250,000,000 at the end ol the year. A total of just oier $57, 500,000,000 was outstanding or December 31 in all kinds of savings bonds. Redemptions of these bond! during 1954 totaled approximately $4,500,000,000. News Of The Grades At The Parkway School Mrs. Dessa Mae Edmisten spent the day with us January IB. She discussed the health program with us. We are always glad to have her visit our school. The teachers of Parkway school attended a teachers meeting at the Demonstration School Janu ary 21. The meeting was presided over by Hiss Teasley, a represen tative from Scott, Foresman and Company. Our school is participating in ' the March of Dimes campaign. The . cooperation of the parents will be appreciated. Be thankful that your - child can walk, and please help ' those who cannot walk. ' Mrs. Shoemake's First Grade We like to come to school when snow is on the ground. We are ! studying about animals and their winter homes. ' Mrs. Cole's Second Grade During all tho cold weather we have had g?od attendance. Colen ' Payne was home with chicken pox 1 several days. Gary Hodges had a birthday on ' January 7. His mother, Mrs. Luke Hodges, brought delicious refresh ments and served to our room. " Our fingers have been busy mak ' ing pot-lifters on a square frame. We sold them for 10c apiece. We ' will use the money to help pay for the dictionary we have. About 30 of us eat in the lunch room every day. We like the good food they serve. Mrs. Todd's Fourth Grade These pupils have not missed a day in school this year: Barbara Moretz, Fay Ellis, and Lois Smith. > Several have been sick this i week. They are Mertis Bently, i Howard Triplett, Betty Stanbury, 1 Willie Watson and Paul Hamby. Our Hobby Club meets on Fri l day afternoon at 3 o'clock. The t following new officers were elect - ed for the last half of the year, i President, Gail Cooke; vice-presi > dent, Linda Kay Greene; secretary, s Betty Stanbury; treasurer, Jerry r Winebarger; program committee, Barbara Moretz, Mack Critcher, Willie Watson and Lois Smith. Mrs. Miller's Fifth Grade We are very happy that Linda Perry's mother, Mrs. Royce Perry has returned home from Duke Hospital. fkir group has shown much in terest in the polio drive. We have five sti' Jents who have had polio. The following children have con tributed a dollar or more: Barbara Cox $3.00, Linda Triplett $1.25, Elaine Hartley $1.20 and Jimmy Greene $1.10. We have a total of $10.00. * Mrs. Hartley's Sixth Grade We are happy to report that we Vre making good progress in rais ing enough money to pay for our desk dictionary and easel that we are enjoying very much. We are working toward a goal in the March of Dimes that we hope to reach. We are having good attendance even though the weather hasn't been good. Miss Cowles' Sixth Grade Cooper Triplett has moved to Caldwell county. He is attending Happy Valley School. We are pleased to have a new student, June Adams, who came to us from Kings Creek School, Caldwell County. The following children have al ready made their contribution to the polio fund: Blake Hampton, Martha Wellborn, Virginia Cole, Shirley Holman, Loretta Miller, Louise Shirley, Sammy Church, Jerry Moretz, Patsy Hodges, June Adams, Reba Norris, Annie Mil ler, and Carolyn Harmon. Mr. Greer's Seventh Grade We have now completely paid for our room dictionary. We made the money by selling plastic lace for landyards. We had some money left over and bought some games such as Rook, Chinese checkers, Flinch, Authors, Check ers, and Mr. Greer is making a Carrom board. We are giving what our class has in the treasury to the polio fund. We are having better attend It Happens Every Day Be sure YOUIZ notify is in a safe place where it will not be a temp tation for thieves and robbers, a place where it will grow and work for you! / THE WATAUGA BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN PROTECT ING SAVINGS ? AND PAYING DIVI DENDS ON THEM? FOR THE PAST 34 YEARS! Come in today, and discuss your financial problems with our train ed and experienced personnel. Watauga Building & Loan Association Across from Postoffice Boone, North Carolina MAN NABBED IN SI, 100 THEFT Hickory, Jan. 28. ? A man taken into custody in Albuquerque, N. M , has confessed to a $1,000 to $1,200 robbery in Catawba County last December 19 and implicated a second man being held in Los Angeles, Calif. According to information relayed to Catawba County Sheriff Wade Davis, warrants against William Elmer Sprinkle, held in Albu querque, and John Allen Hinton, held in Los Angeles, have been is sued. McDewey Sigmon, a railroad foreman living four miles north of Conover, told Catawba County law enforcement offices early De cember 19 he had been robbed of between $1,100 and $1,200 by an unidentified thief who stole into his residence and left with two pairs of his trousers and a shirt. Catawba County officers were never able to uncover a lead in the theft. PAIR SOUGHT IN WNC ROBBERY Marion. Jan. 28. ? McDowell County officers were today investi gaitng the reported robbery of Eu gene Good in Burke County and his report that he was forced by two young hitchhikers to drive them/to Elizabethton, Tenn., yester day. Good, about 50, of the North Cove section of McDowell County, told Sheriff Ashby Robinson that he picked up two young men about 6 a. m , yesterday and the pair im mediately confronted him with au tomatic pistols and demanded his money. After handing over some $80, Good said, the pair forced him to drive them about 65 fniles from Glen Alpine to Elizabethton. ance in our room during thii last month. We only have two children who haven't misted a day. They arc Patiy Vannoy and Daniel Greene. Some of the boys and girls have been sick and couldnl be present. We are glad they are better and are back. We hope that everyone can be here more regularly. Watauga Hospital Patients admitted to Wataugi Hospital from January 24 througt January 30 are as follows: Win M. Greer, Mrs. Betty Ford Master Merrit Ford, Baster Bennj G. Winebarger, Miss Maude Morri son, Gfady Smitherman, Miss Fay< Pate, Miss Patsy Ellis, Bobby Sui Tester, Mrs. Ina Cook, Miss Thedi Holder, Mrs. Ettie Berry, Mrs Mildred Harmon, A. Y. Howell Miss Leta Kay Tester, J. B. Payne Gus Hampton, Charlie Harmon Mrs. Patsy Smith, Miss Editl Smoot, Baby Lester Calvin Ward Arnold Cooper, Mrs. Margare Cutis, Miss Gay Waters, Maste Teddy Conley, Baby Orbie Le Tester, Lloyd Hayes. BIRTHS: Mr. and Mrs. James Oliver, boj January 24. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cornet! boy, January 24. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene, bo; January 28. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Greene, gir January 30. Durocher counts on the sam men who won flag in 1954. ? Says Grass Damage ! May Be Avoided You can probably hold down [ damage to pastures by June beetle : grubs quite a bit by avoiding ex , cessive amount of barnyard man , ure when fertilizing. Insect specialist J. R. Dogger of the North Carolina Experiment Station has noticed that pastures damaged the worst by June beetle grubs also had been most heavily manured. Over-stocking with too , many animals per acre also results , in excessive manure. For same reason, manure seems to attract the beetles when they're 'f flying in June and July. They pick the heaviest manured fields and , lay their eggs there. Then grubs 1 develop and do their damage un ~} derground for the rest of the sum mer. Most farmers do not notice the damage until late summer aid it's fall before they decide to treat j with chemicals to kill the grubs ? I after the damage is done. Thus, j most farmers do not get their r money's worth from treating e The ideal time to apply chemi cals is before seeding. This is es pecially true if you're reseeding , an old pasture that's been ruined by June bettle grub before. Five t to six pounds of chlordane in dust or granular form is recommended f now in North Carolina. Other long-lasting, chlorinated hydrocar I bons have also given good results. ' For established pastures, the earlier you discover grub injury, the better off you are in control ling it. You're also farther ahead to put on a Ions-lasting chemical like chlordane. It takes about 48 days to kill all the gruba it's go ing to kill. But chlordane stay* in the soil much longer and may pre vent damage the next year too. Prevention is best though ? avoid heavy applications of barn yard manure. MIST you wr ba bUaMkM la My MjtomobO* ?ocldmt in which m baeom. involvW but *?. OTrtaHilft, talk to Protect Jroar family aixj m savings. It migfct be a good id?a to cback your auto comatu ...thwMtui! JERRY COE COi; INSURANCE AGENCY Bells' 2.88 Glove-elk softies ? ? ? designed for real comfort! Faiiejt thing on your feet ? next to going barefootl Wonderfully soft, genuine elk-tanned leather upperj, long-wearing composition soles. 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