McLendon (Continued from pt|e one) picture at the educational climate of the state today an u follow*: Tint, wide-spread conviction that we muct adapt our whole educational system to the realistic aaed for present-day use, as evidenced by increased appropriations for to cstional education and the establishment of two-year programs of technical training; Second, the establishment of three two-year community colleges, the advantages of which would be low costs to students because no bousing facilities will be provided, students will commute from their homes, variety of courses can be offered within fins wis! scope of many students, and they can determine whether they want or can take further education; Third, more emphasis must be placed on the quality of education at all levels. Colleges and universities must refuse admission to those not qualified for nor seriously concerned with securing an education; Fourth, in the training of teachers at the colleges and universities, Major McLendon said that teaching still has a great appeal to the young man and young woman, and the establishment of the state loan fund which can be repaid through teaching in the public schools has proved that there are many young people to whom $350 a year is the difefrence between getting or not getting an education; and. Fifth, North Carolina faces the problem thst the business of public education is now so Urge thst it is necessary to think and plan in terms of the over-all system of public education. He stated that the State Board of Higher Education is engsged in the most difficult task that it has faced, namely, formulating over a long period of time—1970 at least —plsns for development of the whole system of higher education, with flexibility, permitting the use of every facility, expansion of each institution, enabling it to present the maximum opportunity to the largest number. Major McLendon stated that he foresees the possibility thst between now and 1070 North Carolina will be confronted with the necessity of operating many of the public schools, as well as many of the institutions of higher education, on a year-round basis. The people of North Carolina believe in education more than at any time in the history of the state," he •aid, M evidenced by the <ww<i upon Dm last (<nnl assembly which were overwhelming that It must do wwnrthlng to increase the salaries of oar teechers hi the public school* and collages. : Ue concluded with the statement that "the educational climate of North Carolina today I* excellent," and challenged the graduating classes and all his listeners to "feel a keen sense of responsibility, because the people at North Carolina have entrusted us with their most precious heritage, in the education of their children." Bachelor of science graduates honor were as follows: | Magna cum laude—Bobby Loo Brady, Granite Falls; Rachel Bobbin Cavin, China Grove; Freida Louise Gladden, Kings Mountain; Sarah McCallum, Rowland; Carol Cowles Mott, Wllkesboro; Saluda Northington Poe, Franklinton; Perry Glenn Rollins, Ellenboro; William Grady Thomas, Morganton; Jean Jensen Wey, Boone; and Fern Carroll Williams, Boone. Cum laude—James Bex Baird, Morgan ton; Maxine William Bunch, Statesville; Frances Fay Canter, Mars Hill; Julia Anna Cappe, Black Mountain; Conley Iverson Clarke, Morganton; Margaret Davis, Creston; Helen Wall Dudley, Jonesville; Jacqueline Louise Hardy, Charlotte; Raymond Carroll Hayes, Boone; Nada Mildred Hester, Marion; Evelyn Andrews Hughs, Mount Gilead; Donald Ray Huskey, Forest City; Betty Jean Johnson, Magnolia; Mary Carolyn Maiers, Gastonia; James Ronald Marshall, Blowing Rock; Fred Thomas Poplin, Blowing Rock; Ruby Jean Potts, Advance; Lillian Belk Pratt, Union Mills; Roy Guy. Stockton; Joy Lynne Bell Thomas,' Morgsnton; and Charles Clegg Yates, Rockingham. Golf Course (Continued from pace one) nounced that a charter for the stock company has been drawn and sent to Raleigh for approval and is expected to be received back by next week. Meanwhile, a group visit to the property by the stockholders has been planned for Wednesday of this week (Aug. 28) at 4 p.m. In addition to the present stockholders, all prospective investors and other persons interested in the project are invited to go along on the inspection tour and "see for themselves" why it is excellent inprpp^rty. ot 'Usability, regardless of date ot onset. It* cuvua bar* li to be completed by September 10. "Modern medicine has made impressive strides in developing new rehabilitative techniques in recent years," Or. Reese aaid. "Pilot surveys already andnrtsken straw that DR. GENE REESE there are thousands of polio handicapped la the United States who have not yet had an opportunity (or medical evaluation to determine if they might benefit from these new techniques. "Some of the techniques employed today for those disabled by polio and other causes were un five year. a«o. . ""The March of Dime* orfuiixfttkm, having (cored • treraendoue victory la Us war on polio, doe* not bow propoee to watt off and leave the wounded behind, ao loot a* help lor thcaa la poaaible. We vlah to find everyone who haa had polio, whether paralytic or nonparalytic. We want to know what their (pedal problems may be, ao that they may be helped to regain even though It may take mmU» able Dm." Or. Raaaa (aid that tha raster waa to ba made la daaa cooperaUn with tha WaUuga County Health Department, Medical Society and member physicians. Department of Public Welfare, Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation, and tha State Crippled Children's Service. County schools will also be 503 E. 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C., will rent you a 200-Ib. capacity Frozen Food Locker at thi Very Low price of $12.00 for the first year. mk.IMMIMI Other services available are, processing meats for home freeiers; sugarcuring hams; smoking bacon; rendering lard; slicing and tenderizing meats; and home freezer supplies. Carolina Freezer Locker PHONE 510 WILKESBORO, N. C. Dr km at all w had polio, Subscriptio ATAUGA DEMOCRAT! will advance ^wFvf • #•* ; OM,W*a;w it {S gSSS September 7, 1957 To partially compensate for sky-rocketing production costs, the yearly subscription rates to the Watauga Democrat will be increased September 7 to $2.50 per year in Watauga county and $3.00 per year outside of Watauga county. This small increase of 50 cents per year is the first made since the record inflation following the war. Most publications have doubled their rates since then. However, we are determined to keep our charges as low as is possible under I existing conditions. We solicit the continued cooperation and goodwill of our family of readers, which has grown to record-breaking size. WATAUGA DEMOCRAT ROB RIVERS, Publisher

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