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Dr. Spencer Attending Music Meet In Chicago Dr. William 0. Spencer will rep reient Appalachian State Teacher* College at the thirty-sixth annual meeting of the National Associa tion of Schools of Music in Chicago tomorrow and Saturday. He will attend the various sessions which will be held at the Palmer House. Dr. Spencer is head of the Mu sic Department at Appalachian. The school has been a member of the NASM since 1993. The NASM has been designated by the National Commission on Accrediting as the responsible agency for the accreditation of all music degree curricula with spec ialization in the fields of applied music, music theory, composition, DR. W. G. SPENCER music therapy, musicology, and music as a major in liber^ arts programs. Its deliberation? will have an important bearing on the To Dedicate I. G. Building County commissioners, mayors and city councilmen, and state legislators from Watauga County are invited to come to Chapel Hill to help dedicate the Joseph Pal mer Knapp Building, housing*the Institute of Government, to the service of officials throughout the state. Dedication exercises will begin with registration at the Institute of Government from 2:30 to 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, November 29, and continue through that evening and next morning. Officials from this county will join with officials from other counties, cities and towns through out this Congressional District in these dedication exercises. Those tailing part in the dedication ex ercises include Congressman Hugh Q. Alcxand#, United States Sena^ tors Sam J. Ervin, Jr. and B. Ever ett Jordan, Governor Luther H. Hodges and Governor-Elect Terry Sanford, and Lieutenant Governor Luther Bamhardt and Lieutenant Governor-Elect H. Floyd Phil pott. CARD OF THANKS During this Thanksgiving sea son I want to take this means of expressing my sincere gratitude to all of my friends who have con tributed to my comfort and well being since my surgery some thirty months ago. 1 am especially grateful to the doctors and all the personnel at Watauga ' Hospital, the Blood Bank and the people who donated blood so that 1 might recover. People like you make life meaningful indeed! I'm so indebted to everyone. ? Mrs. Arlie E. Mor eti. Members ?( REINS-STURDIVANT MUTUAL BURIAL ASSOCIATION, INC Can New Increase Their Burial Insurance with "PLAN RITE" THE PLAN -RITE FUNERAL EXPENSE POLICY IS A PLAN OK INSURANCE DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT V O U R PRESENT BURIAL ASSOC1A TION COVERAGE AT A MIN IUM or COST TO YOU. WE OFFER AS FOLLOWS: Ages t-M ? protection at a cost to you of only 25e per flM.N per quarter, with aa extra benefit af 28% of face amount in eaae of acci dental death. Axes 31-5#? $!,???.#? protection at a coat to jou of only M per 1100 0* per q Barter, with an extra M% of face ?w?nal in raw af accidental death. 51 ?I WW W protection a coot to yon of only 7K per I1M.M per qnarter, with an extra benefit of 15% of face amonnt In caae af acd Membership Fee 25c per I1M.I Face Ai Ml East I ? St direction which music study take* in coming yean. Some 250 schools will be repre sented by the deans of the de partment* of music in most of our universities and colleges and by administrative heads of conserva tories. Applications of new schools for membership will be considered, and the association will vote on change of status of present associ ate members. "Our Musical Culture" Will be the general topic at one of the general sessions. It will be dis cussed from three standpoints. Pat rick Hayes, musical consultant to the Under Secretary of State, will speak on the international im pacts of our music; Frank Thomp son, New Jersey Congressman, will discuss national legislation affect ing music; and Dr. Earl V. Moore, former dean of music at the Uni versity of Michigan, now at the Un iversity of Houston, will deal with music in Higher Education. Spec ial administrators workshops will deal with current problems and ways of dealing with them. *%n Friday afternoon, the entire group will attend a Chicago Sym phony Orchestra performance un der the baton of Fritz Reiner, as guests of the Orchestral Associa tion. A special luncheon will be held Saturday honoring Dr. Earl V. Moore, one of the founders of the association. Alpha Gamma Group Gathers The Alpha Gamma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, at) honorary society for women teachers, met at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Boone on Saturday, Nov. 12. Members from Ashe, Wilkes. Allephany, Avery and Watauga counties were present. Mrs. Kathryn Tully, president of the Chapter, and the program committee have planned this year's program around the theme, "Un derstanding Unfamiliar Cultures." i "Africa's Contribution to West ern Civilisation" was the topic un der discussion. Miss Margaret Gragg, chairman of the program committee, introduced Dr. Julian . C. Yoder, professor of social studies at Appalachian State Teachers College, who gave aiec ture on the geography of Aim*, the changes takinggplace in the cAntry today and the various pro blems of the people. ThA society was fortunate in having -present Mrs. Eugene Kratz, wife of the vice president of Lees McRae College. Mr. and Mrs. Kratz have recently returned to this country from South Rhmesia where they ^rved as Baptist mis sionaries. Mre. Kratz gave an ac count of some of her experiences as a missionary in South Rhodesia. Transfer of satellite system to U. N. proposed. ? FUTURE FISHING.? Boone Chief of Police G. D. Richardson (left) talks with O. M. Hampton and Howard J. Williams about fishing ponds h? is developing in the Ruthegvood section. Bulldozers are clearing the land and building dam for one of three ponds the chief expects to stock with fish for public fishing. Said to be the largest private pond. Or ponds, built in recent years in the county, the three lakes will have a surface of about seven acres, Mr. Williams said.. The ponds are being built to specifications of the Soil Conservation Ser vice, and will be stocked with speckled, rainbow, and brown trout in one, and bass and brim in the others. Chief. Richardson said. He plans to put picnic tables on the site, and open it to the public. Bulldozers show depth of pond, which will be twelve or more feet at places. The lakes will be fed from springs within them, and a small stream above the top lake. ? Staff photo Joe Minor. Chamber, Merchants Members To Get IDDecals By H. W. WILCOX President, Chamber Commerce A permanent type decal will be provided all members of the Cham ber of Commerce and Merchants Association. A year tab to be used each year to renew the mem bership will also be provided. Another type will be issued to those who join only the Chamber of Commerce. This type may be placed in a car windor, or place of business. An extra one will bp provided to each member of boflT organizations to be placed in his car. This one will have Boone as bell as the town's elevation on it. Each business is requested to purchase sufficient numbers of decals to give one to each of the employees for his car. In this manner, the decal will serve sev eral purposes, as wel|0s promoting Boone while driving away from the county. Almost 400 attended the sixth farm-city annual meeting Tuesday, November 15. Dr. D. J. Whitener installed Chamber and Merchants Association officers. A most in spiring message was brou^t by Dr. C. E. Bishop, head m the Department of Agricultural Eco nomics at N. C. State College. This was one of the year's outstanding events. WE WANT VOLUME... YOU WANT VALUE... 9 LET'S TALK Valiant! , Look* and drift* like twice the price Valiant's value. What a topic for conversa tion ! The other compacts don't even come dose. Valiant has Torsion- Aire Ride to pave the roughest roads. Plus Unibody etertnxtion that's' tight as a tick. And mem ... for 1961 . . . Valiant prices start $100 lower than last year! Talk about ?aloe? we're shouting it I Grab your piggy bank and come ^'running. HIGHLANDER MOTOR CO., INC U. 8. BIGfWAY 421 DmJw ETn? 143* BOONE, N. C. Stores Win Be Closed We recommend that alP mer chants observe Thanksgiving and Christmas Monday by closing t^ieir places of business. Santa's Coming The Merchants Association com mittee, consisting of R. D. Hodges, Jr., W. W. Chester, Hoyt Edmisten, and Cecil Miller, are busy making plans to bring Santa Claus to Boone with gifts for the children. Date is to be set later. This promises hi*-to-*-gala occasion for all. Watch For Shop Liften FBI Agent Paul D. Schiller an nounces one of the best shoplifti? iaws the nation has ever had. Since some shop lifting has been reported by our merchants, it will be well to keep this assistance in mind. For his help, call Mr. Schil ler at VA 8-4466, Raleigff If ev eryone having this trouble will re port it we may well make It hard on these people. Watch Out For Thw Since November 11, a white male and female have cashed a number of checks in our State on printed check forms of Howard Johnson's ? .Restaurant of Rocky Mount, N. C., ^ing the name of Robert Scar Brough and Clarence Bowling, drawn on the Planters National Bank and Trust Co., of Rocky Mount, ranging in amounts of $36.00, $57.00, and $98.00. It would be well not to cash any checks drawn on this firm without positive proof of the endorser. Members Pay Dues Jack Lawrence, Colvards Inc., Motor Part* & Supply, Parkway Co., Ralph Beshears, Brown Broc. Construction Co., Ayers Electric Co., Dr. Peeper Bottling Co., S. C. and Stacy Egegrs, Barnard Dough erty, and a new member, Shoe make Plumbing and Heating. R^st Home Is Purchased Dr. H. M. Wilson and Mr. How ard Edmisten have purchased the Appalachian Rest Home near Boone from Mr. George Arney. They took over tiw property Itovembcr 1. Mr. Edmisten will be i "charge of the home. ? ii ? Development Body To Meet John F. Whitaker, honorary chairman of the board of R. J. Rrynolds Tobacco Co., will be the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the Northwest North Carolina Development Association Tuesday night, December 6, in El kin. "" "We are very fortunate in hav ing Mr. Whitalfe for our speaker for this occasion," said Wayne /F Corpening, chairman of the NWDCDA's special invitation com mittee. 0 ? Arrest Record Speeding continues to be the main reason for arrests by patrol men in Watauga county, with 25 persons being cited for this traf fic violation alone last vgpk. Other arrests were: two for pub lic drunk; and one each for follow ing too closely, improper muffler, improper passing, and hit and run. ttoe& Ytwt Fa/uutuutt FIXING UP? HERE'S NEW BEAUTY FOR OLD FURNITURE We 'specialize in nuking old furniture look and feel "like new!" Fabrics worn? Springs sagging? Don't give up on that old chair or sofa. We'll restore its beauty and comfort at low cost! AUTO SEAT COVERS We Specialize In JEEP TOPS CONVERTIBLE TOPS Quality Upholstery Co. IN THE BARNETT MOTOR BLDG. East King Street ? Boone, N. C. Eisenhower Speaks Out For Rights Of Every Individual August*, Gt. ? President Eisen hower last week asked that each American "examine his conscience" in a movement to end racial, re ligious and other unworthy dis criminations. He made the appeal in proclaim ing December 10-17 as Human Rights Week to mark the 180th anniversary of the Bill of Rights and the twelfth anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Hu man Rights.' President Eisenhower was vaca tioning 'at the Augusta National Golf Club, and he and Mrs. Eisen hower Dlfi WJ'elebrate her sixty fourth birthday, together Monday. In the proclamation the Presi dent called ' for' renewed efforts to achieve peace, and assure equal riglRs' without 'distinction as to race, sex, language or religion. "Let each of ua rtimlna hia conscience," he said, "ao that we may be aenaitlve to the needs and worth of every individual" Noting that many nstioaa had just obtained their freedom and were self-governing for the lint time, he commented: "Let ua remember that it ia only through free and responsible effort* that humanity can make lasting progress toward the goal of peace with justice. "Let us direct our actions so as to encourage theae efforts in every country by strengthening their foundations in our own." Murray fears Soviet plana new atomic weapon. AN APPRECIATION I want to thank the voters of Watauga County and the District for their support In the general election. As * member of the State Senate, I will represent the district to the very best of my ability. Gordon H. Winkler America's Finest Shoes For Boys! Available In S Stylet ? |6.95 & $7.95 CHURCH'S STORE W. KING STREET BOONE, N. C. 'Remodeling our old barn with concrete was > the best investment I ever made!" for sound reasons! Naturally, with a well-planned concrete remodeling job, you get a building that's good as new at a fraction of the cost of new con struction. That's real economy. But that's not the half of it. Remodeling with con crete gives you unequaled 'fire safety, solid dura bility and low upkeep. And concrete floors cut chore labor, make possible the efficient installation and use of modem labor-saving equipment. Concrete floors boost sanitation, too? easy to clean, won't trap filth, disease germs, parasites? bar rata and mice. Concrete masonry walls keep livestock warm and dry in winter? keep you free from weather worries. Write for fact booklet! rO?Tl?NB CfMSNT ASSOCIATION' 14M Stats MsnMts Bids , NeSmsfl* * VS. 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