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FOR BEST RESULTS advertisers invariably use the columns of the Democrat. With iu lull paid circulation, intensely covering the local shopping area, it ia the best advertising medium available. An Independent Weekly Newspaper Seventy-Third Year of Continuous Publication ! VOLUME LXXIII.? NO. 1 BOONE, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, JULY 7, 1M0 FIVE CENTS HIGHLAND GAMES. ? The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games "and Gathering of Scottish one of the colorful events in the United States, set for Sunday, at the base of Grandfather MounUin near Linville. Marching pipe bands, highland dancing, and the tra ditional Scottish sport of tossing the caber log are feaetured at the day-long assembly of Americans of Scottish descents. ? Morton photo. Bloodmobile Is Coming The Bloodmobile will be 1b Boone at East Hall, on the College campus Thurs day, July 14, from 11 to 5 o'clock, it was announced by Mrs. L. H. Owsley of the Red Cross area blood commttfEe. Hollar Buys Locker Plant Mr. Jones Hollar announces the purchase of the Boone Frozen Food Plant, which will be com pletely remodeled and open in about sixty days. The business will be operated under the name of the Watauga Meat Packers, and will do butcher ing, processing, curing and pack aging of beef and pork. A few cold storage lockers will be available for rent, Mr. Hollar stated. Elected To ' S&L Board DR. WAYNE RICHARDSON Dr. Wayne R. Richardson, co owner of the Boone Drug Com pany, was elected to the board of directors of the Watauga Savings and Loan Association by unani mous vote of the director! in their monthly meeting Thursday even ing. Dr. Richardson succeeds Mr. C. M. Critcher, long-time member of the board, who died in Hay. ml - ' ?" ' Named On ? ? State Board Dr. J. G. Martin of Boone has been nam*' to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a term expiring July 1, 1968, by Governor Luther Hodges. Dr. Martin succeeds Dr. George B. Armstrong of (Turinl la. Grandfather Highland Games High Spot Of Coming Weekend ??? JOHN H. HOLLAR RUFUS R. CLARKE Land Bank Meeting To Be The Best Ever The Federal Land Bank Associ ation of Boone is set for the big gest meeting in its history Satur day, according to John H. Holler, manager, when members, their families and friends get together at the courthouse for the annual stockholders meeting. Reports on the progress of the association will be given; Rufus R. Clarke, presi dent of the Federal Land Bank of Columbia, S. C., will speak; and fun and entertainment will be pro vided, Mr. Hollar said. Mr. Hollar stated that over 900 were in attendance at last year's meeting, and he expects the figure to go over 1,000 Saturday. The meeting begins at 10:30 a. m. S. C. Eggers, president, will be on band to welcome the members and friends. T. E. Halgler regional manager for the Federal Land Bank of Co lumbia, in North Carolina, will conduct a quiz show and give away the many prixea and gifts Mr. Hol lar has secured. The prizes in clude a portable tv set as grand prize, 100 silver dollars as door prizes, a $29 gift certificate, and roerchandiae and tervice, and mer chandise certificates. Ten dollars will be given the person respon sible for bringing the moat people to the meeting. The association is ? coopera tive farm credit organization, Mr. Hollar explained, affiliated with the Federal Land Bank of Co lumbia, and is fully farmer-owned. Its purpose is to serve ttl-mers In this area. Counties reprcsrntel are Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany. Caldwell Wittea, Mitchell, awl Avery. The program will be called to order by Mr. Eggers and the wel come will be made. Mr. Hollar will read the minutes of last year's meeting, and present the annual report. Election of directors will fol low the report. Present directors include Mr. Eggers, J. Mac Moore of Granite Falls; E. S. Shatley,! West Jefferson; Carlos Lee Mit chell, Sparta; and Gordon Cham bers, State Road. Mr. Clarke will "speak, and will be followed by the quix program end awarding of prizes. At the end of the meeting an open forum will be held, in which all present will be invited to participate. Man Killed At Blowing Rock Blowing Rock ? A 23-year old Ferguson man was killed Wednes day when the tractor-trailer truck be was driving went out of con trol, struck ? rock embankment and overturned on ? mountain road. Jack Avery Anderson was killed in the crash which occurred on U. S. 321 about m miles south of here. He was driving a Pied mont Mountain Freight Line truck. Officers ~ said 'Anderson ~ was thrown from the eab when it sep arated from the trailer. The trailer railed down a mountainside. One of the most colorful events in the nation, the Grandfather Mountain Highland Game* Is set for Sunday on the slopes of Grand father Mountain, and will feature three kiltie bands in addition to such traditional eventa as the ca ber toss, highland wrestling, high land dancing, and piping. Thousands of Scots, or those of Scottish descent, will gather on the slopes of Grandfather Moun tain and will wear the colorful dress tartans of hundreds of clans. Guest of honor will be General Sir Gordon MacMillan, world chief of Clan MacMillan and British mil itary hero. The Rev. J. A. Ross Mackenzie, a native of Edinburgh and currently pastor of Westminst er Presbyterian Church in Rich mond, will be guest minister. Highland bands from Cleveland, Ohio, Savannah, Ga., and Washing ton, D. C., will parade on Mac Rae Meadow. Field and track events, archery competition, high land wrestling, and other tradition al activity of highland games will be held. Medals are awarded to those who win piping competition, high land dances and field and track events. One event that attract* wide interest is the caber toss. The caber, a 17-foot log that re sembles a telephone pole, is toss ed end over end by brawny young athletes. Chunk Simmons, former UNC and Olympic star, now a movie actor, holds the caber loss record at Grandfather. All-Amer ica football star Charlie Justice is chairman of athletic events. The Highland Games attract thousands of visitors from through out eastern United States Elk Park Girl Is "Miss Dixie" Daytona Beach, Kla. ? Miss Nor ma Ann Buchanan of Elk Park, N. C? was named "Miss Dixie" at Daytona Beach Saturday night. She won over 20 other contest ants from 13 southern states. First runner-up was Gene Le noir Wilson, 10, of Charleston, competing aa Miss South Carolina. Second runner-up was Joann Lea Watts, 19, of PoplarvlUe, Miss., who is South Mississippi dairy princess. Miss Buchanan came to the coa test with ? variety of earlier beauty titles already to her credit, including "Miss Azalea," "Miss Maryland," "Miss Rhododendron," and "Miss Sun Fan." She la a green-eyed blonde, 18, with mountain - grown measure ments of 38-21-J7. She carried home a $1,290 scholarship and a $1,300 fur coat as reward. Many Events To Enliven Summertime By W. RALPH TUGMAN Never a dull moment is the aim of those who plan activities for the good ole summertime in Blow ing Rock. Those activities range all the way from an afternoon stroll in the park, or a dip in the pool to the Exhibitors' Party, or an even ing at the concert. There's some Ing doing all the time. There are high points, of course, and for our report of the one closest to hand comes from Mrs. Mel Cassel berry, again this year responsible for planning and organiiing the July 29 "Tour of Homes." This event was Initiated last season, and met with such success that it will be one of the more looked forward to affairs of this summer. Plans are now just about com pleted, Mrs. Casselberry told u*. and will include a tour of four or five homes. The tour will assemble at St. Mary's Church, beginning at 12:00 o'clock, July 28. Tickets may be purchased at that point, and any ticket holder Is entitled to the full treatment which in cludes transportation in the car avan of official tour cars, refresh ments at the Parish House and the tour of homes. The price of tickets la $3.00, with the event continuing to 6:00 p. m. * * * It just wouldn't be summer with out the Blowing Rock Horse Show, and for a quick run-down on Horse Show plans we called Mrs. Mary Ann Greene at her office in the Tate Stables. Like everything else in Blowing Rock this summer, the Horse Show promises to be bigger and better, than ever. All of its tra ditional features remain, of course such as the Horse Show Breakfast ... the Ball, the Exhibitors' Party and exhibition events that have added so much color to the popu lar show. Each performance will be opened by exhibition riding by Miss Martha Snively on her "My Honey," and Miss Tate will ride side-saddle exhibition each after noon. An extra day has been added to the affair this year. The starting date is August 4, with the events ending four days later on August 7. Entries in every category out number any previous show, with an expected total of about 300 horses, coming from some of the country's leading stables, such as the Winter Green Stable* in Mary land. The 1960 show, ur.der the man agement of Mrs. L. M. Tate, assist ed by Mrs. Greene, has every promise of being the most color ful .. . the largest and in every way the very best to date. ? ? ? To music lovers of Blowing Rock and surrounding communites, the fcummer event is the traditional summer concert which brings out standing talent to the Holiday Highlands each year. Mrs. Robert Hayes was enthus iastic as she gave the Democrat e brief outline of the concert plans for this year. Concert events are scheduled for August 12 and 19, Mrs. Hayes said. The conccrt on the 12th is at 8:19 p. m., in the Anne Bryan Auditorium in Banner Elk, with it* proceeds going to the Grace Hartley Hospital, now under con struction there. On August 19, the group will apepar at Rumple Memorial Pres byterian Church in Blowing Rock at 11:00 a. m. This will be a bene fit appearance for the Grandfath er Mountain Home for Children. Appearing this year will be Joan Wall, Mezzo soprano; Beverly Deer, regular soprano; Calvin Marsh, baritone; Charles Anthony, tenor; and appearing once again as accompanist will be Stuart Ross ? ? i In every way, and every day. Blowing Rock is in the midst of 278 YEARS.? Theae three ladies ware honored lait week at a luncheon given by Mrs John Thomas and Mrs. Horace Dowling, at Mrs. Thomas' home, in honor of Mrs. Ellen Hamby. Left to right, they are: Mrs. Alice Hardin, Mrs. Hamby, and Mrs. Blanche Counctll. Mrs! Hamby is 93 years old; Mrs. Hardin 90; and Mrs. Councill 89.? Staff photo Joe C. Minor. > 7 ? ..?? f* ?? ? ;*. Showers Fail To Dampen Spirits Of Horn First-Night Spectators Friday night was opening night for "Horn in the West," And it opened with a performance said by people who attended other op enings to be the "best" yet. Fav orable comment was offered by others, even after having to wait out a shower that stopped the show for a few minutes. It was also "Dr. L G. Greer Night," in honor ?f the man who has had much to do with the drama a* president of Southern Apalachlan Historical Association, the organization that sponsors the Horn. The skies were a little cloudy at 8:00 o'clock, but the moon kept peeping through, offering hope that opening night would not be rained out. Just before the show. Director Bill Ross introduced Dr. Greer, who called attention to Mrs. Charles Cannon of Kannapolis and Blowing Rock, who was in the audience. He pointed out that sha had attended all nine opening night events, and she was given a round of applause. Dr. Greer then offered a prayer, giving thanks that our nation is free, and for the history which made it free and has kept It that way. Then the "curtains" raised on the ninth season of the Horn. As the drama developed, it was evident that It was a "better" show ? that It would "move faster" and hold the audience attention. The acting wm good. The nar ration was clear and helpful. There was dram* as Dr. and Mrs. Stuart learned their son, Jack, was on the Regulators' side In battle. There was human interest as a small child tugged at the beard of Rev. Sims when he picked her up and carried her about. The dancing was superb ? from the minuet, to folk dancing, to the various Indian dances. The chorus and music added much to the production. ? There was excitement as the battles of the Revolution won re cnactcd, and the Indiana fought the setters. The settings on all three stages were Well done. And there was Daniel Boone with his wit, his advice and ex perience, giving color to the whole story of the struggle of the early aettters In their quest tor free dom Even though the rain tell on the early scenes, and the show was actually stopped tor ? few minutes (Contimad SB page *1*) ' Dr. 1. G. Greer and Director Bill Rosa welcome Horn visitors ? V Registration Totals I $757 At Appalachian Registration to date for the Hrat six-week summer term at Ap palachian 8tate Teachers College totals 1757. The figure includes 969 undergraduate*, 077 graduate students on the campus. Also included are 21 persona enrolled in the Charlotte Reading Center, an extension course con ducted in Charlotte, and 80 high school teachers attending a Na tional Science Foundation Insti tute, offered at ASTC for th? first time this summer. ??? - ? ?? Five two- weak workshops arc being attended by 134 persons. Of the 1797 total, approximately 214 students art ouUtf-atottM. 112 are from Florida, 54 from South Carolina, 48 from G?orgia, Virginia, Missouri, Illinois, and
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