BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1057
If
College Term Opens
The Democrat takes this occasion to
welcome the students and teachers to the
summer tens of Appalachian State Teachers
College.
As this is written they are beginning to
converge on the campus, housing accommodations
are already beginning to become
scarce and again street crowds and
business activity is headed back toward
normal, after the usual dip between terms.
Indications are that there will be a
record number of enrollees when the registration
is completed. More and more
teachers are coming to Appalachian where
they may do their required work In an
institution of fully approved status, with
a unique setting amongst the beautiful*
mountains where the temperatures are
cool, the people friendly and the setting
ideal (or a pleasant summer.
As usual, many of the teacher-students,
as well as members of the faculty will come
from widely divergent points, a large number
of states are represented, and the
story these folks carry baek with than is
vital to the publicizing of the college and
the community.
So we should have our best foot forward,
so that our visitors will like us and want
to return, to contribute further to the culture,
the progress and prosperity of the
best small city in the State.
We are glad the students are here and
hope their stay will be pleasant and profit*
able.
Highway Work Progresses
Work on vital highway* loading into
Boone is now being pushed, and officials
hope that work can proceed with the
minimum of delay from the elements.
Businessmen in the tourist area, who depend
on the summer months for their yearround
livelihood, are always concerned
when roads are being improved lest their
business will be hurt in the time of the
construction.
And it may be that their concern and
tear are sometimes wen-fodflMt However,
roads can't be built in* ffl# winter
time, obviously, and the highway department
and the contractors are making every
.•ffort to carry on their work with the
minimum of Inconvenience to the travelers.
The sub-standard, one and a quarter
mile link on the Blowing Rock-Boone road,
which constitutes a bottle neck of the
worst sort, is being built, but the word
We get is that arrangements will be made
whereby travel will proceed oa this important
artery right along, with the least
possible delay. And we think everybody
will agree that the value of getting this
road section up to par will far outweigh
the temporary construction disadvantages.
Highway 421, the Shouns to Trade,
Tennessee section of which has been closed
for many months, should be open before
long, we are told. Some of the travelers
on this stretch are using the Trade to
Shouns detour through Ashe county, while
others are going throu|h Reaver Dam, and
still others down 603, where four miles of
unimproved road is to be traversed.
The road from Elk Park toward Roan
Mountain and Hampton'is being rebuilt
too.
We're getting a lot of needed roadwork
in the area this year, to make the section
more attractive to tourist* and to further
enhance local commercial travel, and it is
good to know that the in and out movement
of visitors and freight will net be
seriously hampered.
REA Co-Op Has New Building
ine uiue mage Electric Membership
Corporation, which alnce its inception here
twenty years ago, baa never had altogether
adequate quarter*, ia now In Ita handsome
new building on Blowing Rock Road and
today (Wedneaday) ia entertaining at an
•pen houae event from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m
The building which presents • modernistic
appearance to trawler* on the busy
highway, contains adequate offices, spacioua
parking area and a drive-in window
where one can pay his bill without leaving
kia vehicle. Payments may also be made
through the uae of a night depository at
the pay window.
Visiters will be shown around the new
Structure, and shown the efifcient methods
•f conducting the electric co-op.
More than live thousand customers are
served by the Blue Ridge Corporation in
the Watauga district, it is said, and we
know of nothing which has contributed so
generously to the convenience, progress
and well-being of our people u this facility.
It has constantly expanded its
facilities to take care of the ever-increasing
power load, and may be expected to
serve the area adequately on through the
years.
We are glad the co-op has secured its
own building, so that it may better carry
out its vital services, and where Its customers
may be more adequately served.
The fine new structure is a stand-out addition
to the rapidly-growing area on Blowing
Rock Road, outside the city limits.
You-All Again
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(The AfhcvHte Cttiwa)
A columnist in The Watauga Democrat
recently raised two questions about grammatical
or dialect usage in speech snd
writing, one a question long and more or
less inconclusively debated. Here is the
passage:
"Right often of late wa hear a new expression.
, . The man will say 'we'll see
you,' when there's no one else with him,
reminding of the you-aO, wMch is singularly
used farther dawn South."
If the columnist is to he challenged on
his unqualified statement about the use
«f you-all as a singular pronoun, tot the
ehiOtenger be a recognized student of the
R. L. Mencken is the nun, Ms remarks
about you-all appearing In his "Tha
ican Language, Supplement Two," as follow*:
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"... Ninety-nine times out of a hundred,
to be sure, you-all indicates a plural, implicit
if not explicit, and thus means, when
addressed to a single person, 'you and
your folks' or the like, b»it the hundredth
time it is impossible to discover any such
extension of meaning."
In 1928, Mencken continues, Miss Estelte
Reet Morrison, "pledged her word" that
s)|« had heard you-flll used in the siagular
ia Lynchburg, Vs., and also in Missouri.
Me«cken observes: "The Southern brethren
were baffled by this, for the Confederate
cede eg honor forbade questioning
Mm word of a lady. .
Mencken compiles evidence to show that
you-all is sporadically used as a singular,
even as far from Dixie as Illinois.
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"DON'T TELL HE of ■ man's Miag able to
talk sense; everyone can talk sets*—can he
talk nonsense?"
The above ia attributed to William Pitt, when
he wai Prime Minister of England. So have
some nonsense.
They've revived the cigar|HHH
ette - lung cancer controI
yersy once more, sad ft
M recalls Ike one (bout the
I man who boasted U Ma GeodI
Time-Charlie friend: 'Today
^■1 I'm celebrating my 30th anI
niversary of giving up smokI
ing, drinking, stayiag out late,
I and all forms of dissipation."
And the friend asked, "Celebrating
it? Hotj?"
ITS BEEN POUND, an article states, that
more wen who smoke die of lung cancer than
men who do not smoke.
They'd prpbably find, also, that more men
who smoke do not die of lung cancer than
men who do aot smoke. Reason: thwe arc mors
men qto smoke thaq there are men who do
not smoke.
AN EXCERPT from the same artiste: "Regular
cigarette smokers die from lung canrer 10 times
more frequently than non-smokers." (So stop
smoking a'reddy, and die from lung cancer
only oncerj
PICNIC—Had "company" last They'd
never beea on Grandfather. Planned to pack
picnic lunch and take 'en up there Sunday.
Same dawned foggy, rainy, and cool. Ruled out
Grandfather. Decided on Doughton Park. Maybe
it would clear up. Maybe it was nice over
there, anyway. Drove all the way in fog and
rain, headlights and heater on. Arrived but
eouldat *ee buildings from road. Still foggy,
rainy, and cool. Everybody hungry. Stubbornly
groped way to picnic area. Ate lunch in car.
Could hear other picnicers nearby, but couldnt
aee them. Cracked wan jokes about stupid people,
but didn't laugh at jokes. Had ice cold lemonade
in thermos. Engaged guide to lead us to
coffee shfip. Drank hot coffee. Saw blackboard
on information office next door. Made out words,
"Weather: Pag and Rain—Driving Conditions
Poor." Laughed for first time. Hollowly, though.
Returned home and watched television.
A WRITER WONDERS, "What Is the difference
betweea the 'public' and the 'general
public'?
Yeah. And does U coat any more to "own
yo«r own home" than just to own your home?
DO IT EVERY TIME—For some reason, the
fellow who in the course of a conversation says,
"Not changing the subject, but"—always does.
From Early Democrat Files
Sixty Yeart Ago
jum m, tun
Some communications crowded out of this Issue
but will appear next week.
1 will not be undersold by "Cheap John" merchants.
A trial is all I ask. H. B. Blackburn
Hiss Stella Gragg and her brother, of Globe,
have been visiting their uncle, Eaq. Jim Blair,
of New Biver.
We have been have moat splendid rains for
some days past, and the growing crops are very
much revived.
DM:—On Monday or any other day In the
week, with Putnam Fadeless Dyes. Goods will
not fad* either by sunlight or washing. Sold by
J. A. Kdmist.n, Blowing Rock.
Mrs. L. W. Triplett, who had her skull fractured
by the kick of a Mule some time aince,
and Mr. M. Triplett, who had been very low with
fever, are both improving, so we are Informed
by Dr. Parlinr.
Friday of thia week is the day act apart for
the public picnic at Elk Knob Acadepiy on Meat
Camp. There will be some temperance speeches
made during the day. All are invitnd to attend,
taking well-filled baskets
H. Moody, the , mail-carrier on the Patterson
route, informs us that on Monday of thia week,
• man by the name of Clarke waa killed at
Henry Coffey's mill on Mulfetrry by ene Penley.
Clarke was subbed In the breast and only lived
a few hoars.
Simon Graff, charged with the killing of
Moore and Barman on John** River ever a year
ago. has keen found guilty and will be hanged
on the lath of July. The Franklin caae is now
on trial.
Thirty~Nin« Yur?Ago
Jane IS, lilt
Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Neal Blair on last
Monday, a baby boy
That little aaaoant FOU are due on subscription
would certainly be appreciate^.
The work aa the railroad extennion to Boone is
prngraaalnt nJeely. and the force ft hands is
holding m well.
Mrt. Leila Wlnklar has received a card announcing
the aafe arrival of her »on, Fred, over
mm
Sony tn learn Mat Mr. Jess* F. Bobbins has
been a vary sick man at his honw near Poplar
Clri\va far aanenal jtsam
WM"w »rvn«i
Mr Rnaaell Hodgea, eon of H^«j|Mra John
at a business college at t nervine, lenn , ana
volunteered in the United States Navy, is at
the home of hit parents in Boone awaiting his
call which he if daily expecting. His examination
was held in Nashville, Tenn., and he passed the
physical test parfeetly, but wat found to be four
lbs. below the required weight, and waa given a
few days in which to gain the mucb-coveted
pounds that would put him into the regular
service of Uncle Sam. He put himself on a diet
of sweet milk, bananas, etc., and when the day
for the final test came, he had not only gained
the required pounds, but two more to his credit.
Good for the patriotic young man! He is made of
the kind of grit the government ia looking after.
No slacker blogd there.
Mia* Pae Greer, of Mabel, recently returned
from the 8tate Normal, ia a guest thia week
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robertson on the
Green Height.
Fifty men are wanted at oace to cut timber
and peel tan bark. Wages U.30 per day. Apply
to Boone Fork Lumber Cenpany
Fifteen Year$ Ago
Jne 11,1MZ
John Elmer Miller, ton of Mr. and Mr*. A. C.
Miller of Shawneehaw township, was Jib wed
Sunday afternoon while swimming with a companion
in Watauga River near Valle Crucia.
Rationing ef ceffee, tee and cocoa ia "likely,"
a high war production official aaid today, but
clothing rationing will not be necessary this
year.
Edgar H. Tufts, president of Leea-McRae College.
la critically ill in Grace Hospital, Banner
Elk, it was reported Tuesday.
The state prison camp near Ingalls In Avery
county has been cioaed for the duration of Ike
war. The prisoners who have been kept there
have been transferred to Kiuaton. These men,
all negroea, were uaed to work the Avery county
roads, both farm-toanarket and highways, and
will be replaced by local labor.
Meager Information reaching relatives her*
Saturday told of the injury of Mr*. Joe Hardin U
an automobile accident near Reno, Nevada, and
•he Is a patient in a hospital in that dty. where
she la Mag treated for a slight concuss ice and
injuries. . m*
Mr. Coker Triplett of St Louis, and hit brother.
Hooper, of Columbus, Ohio, were called home last
week on account of ft«e ffineaa of their mother.
Mrs Charles Tripfctt. Mrs TUj>lrU'» condition
ia said to be quite serious, there being Uttle tm
KING STREETS
-*JrSr By ROB RIVERS
■'>ia4y%ii f fi Ti#
TRAILERS .. THE PLACE TO PUT THEM
The nomadic people* of another age, traipsed back and forth
over the land, camping here and there, finding abetter from
the gtormi and sun in tent*, later the pioneers rode »top the
provision box in the covered wagon, pushing back the frontier*,
and using the wagon bed for cargo, deeping space and dining
roo*i r . . With the coming of the gas motors and the automobile,
the trailers came into being to supply a note of luxury
undreamed of by the ancient travelers. . . , Nowadays, these
houses of the open road have all the conveniences of a stationary
home, and can be established here and there where housing is
at a premium. . . The Boone Trailer Court, one of the local
businesses about which little or nothing has been said publicly.
Alls a need in this regard. . . . Located on Howard Street and
Blowing Rock road, and managed by one of the owners, Mr. C.
H. Blackburn, Jr., the court takes care of about twenty or so of
these trailer families. . . . The trailers pull into their allotted
spaee where the electricity, water and sewer connections are
made, and there you have it—all the comforts of home, right in
town, with even a sizable yard for each vehicle, to provide a
spot on which to relax at the end of the day and enjoy the
cool zephyrs..,. The local Court is well populated at the present.
It is a great convenience for those who have a housing problem,
and represents an improvement in the terrain since a rough
and unsightly lot has been changed into a neighborhood of nice
people, who are contributing their share to the growth and
progress of the town. ,. . Mr. Blackburn and his associates are
to be congratulated upon this fine contribution to the welfare of
th«» city.
BIG STRAWBERRIES . . FROM LINVILLE
Mr. Joe Hartley, the sage of the Grandfather Mountain,
who'* now carrying on the proMotioa work for the
33rd Singing on the Mountain, at Linville, came over
the other day and fetched us a quart of his strawberries,
which he's grown commercially for many years, some
of them bigger than walnuts, Juicy and sweet. .. . Mr.
Hartley has our thanks, and our best wishes for the
success of the singing which he established, and which
became a nationally-known attraction. ... He expects
a record crowd to gather on the slope of the Grandfather,
come the fourth Sunday, when there'll be
speech-making and singing, and preaching and fellowship.
. . . It's a big event.
THE AOS . . THEY ARE ALSO POPULAR
The Democrat is grateful for the many words of approval
given the various features carried weekly—the news, the society
stories, and other material. . . . We are also happy for those
who tell us of the enjoyment and profit they get from reading
the advertisements. Time and again they say, "We read every
word in the paper." . . . Mr. C. W. Bolick of Blowing Rock,
says he reads the ads, and Paul Winkler will be glad to know
bow much he's enjoyed the Insurahce ads he runs under the
heading, "Paul Says to Mr. Ed." . . . Mr. Bolick says: "As long
as Paul's been talking, it se^ms to me it's jibout time Mr. Ed
had a word .. he's doubtless plenty to say .. there's a lot of good
material in this ad." .'. . Mr. Bolick told us something of his
school days, when Monroe Francum had charge of the chalk
box, and wielded the wyth over the unruly youngsters of another
generation.... Prof. Francum taught long through the mountain
area, knew most of the answers of his day, and developed
maty choice bits of philosophy, such as "nothing lasts but poverty
and dirt." . . . Mr. Bolick says during his days under Mr.
Francum he liked geography the best, "cause more leaves had
been torn from the book I had."
COULD BE WORSE . . THEY WERE
The State Magazine used these anonymous lines the
other week:
One day as I sat musing, sad and loaely,
Without a friend,
A voice came to me from out of the gloom
Saying:
"Cheer up! Things could he worse!"
And so—I cheered op, and sure enough,
Things got worse.
So This Is New York
Sitting next to Judge Edward
Kennedy at Rotary Club, I aaked
him what waa wrong that there
were ao many murder* and similar
crimes in families around here.
"It'i open season on parents," he
replied with a grim smile Then
he explained that while a wave of
such offenses now seem to exist,
la reality there are no more than
usual. Just a law more colorful
ones. Discipline by parents haa
broken dowa to a groat extent, be
commented. A good paddling now
and then would prevent much
vicious mischief. The Judge, from
his long experience, recommended
team work such as advocated by
our old mutual friend. Grantland
Rice. In particular, an organisation
called Family Service seems
to be doing much good, be said
When family problems get burdensome,
they should be taken to
experts audi as those this organization
represents, lawyers, doetors,
and ministers. Self-anatysia
and some sound advice go a long
way.
It's a good thing that editors
and authors have • sense at hu
linotype operators tool James M
Burns, anther of "ImmnU: the
nan and the Fox" reaeivod a latter
fwsi a Feiumjlvanla woman
aaking his help in finding a writer
to whom she could relate the story
of her dog Walter Yust, editor-inchief
ft Ac Encyclopedia Brita*
nice remarked that most of his
trading was dons in bod. preI
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Ify iSUnl If CALLAHAN
fer • light-weight book," he added,
"because if I go to deep it
fall* on mjr chert and doesn't wake
The Hotel Edison here li all
ready for the June brides and in
anticipation ot the many details
which she has to think of, has arranged
for spocial matrons to attend
the young ladies from the
moment they arrivt in New York.
The management announces that
It will take care of every emergency
except finding a lost bridegroom.
Apparently lots of folks
believe in this idea of matrimony
Lester Dill, director of the Meramec
Caverns of Stanton, Mo.,
write* Oat he will furnish young
couples with their wadding outfits
free if they win get married in his
cava.
There la a six-foot Manhattan
dentist who goes by the name of
Randy Starr who now is best
known for his aong, fitting at this
time of year, "Alter School " This
is his first song-writing effort and
It has caught on well especially on
recordings This is mat Randv's
real name, however, for the
American Dental Assseiation adviard
him to keep his son (writing
and dentistry distinctly sport.
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There are many wan. a local
psychiatrist said, la which a communication
can be m launder stood
or misinterpreted. Tn Illustrate
the point, he told the story of a
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