NELL RANKJN Rankin Concert Will Open Arts Festival Nell Rankin will appear at ASTC on April 29 to begin the annual Arts Festival with a concert. The name Nell Rankin is synonomous with great singing. The Metropolitan Opera's lead ing Mezzo-Soprano, she lowers over the world of vocal art to day like a veteran, although she is only 32. Miss Rankin mad* her public debut at the age of 4 starring on her own radio program. She startled her parents at the age of 9 by an nouncing that she intended to become vne of the greatest singers of her time. This seem ed a remarkable forecast, when in 1950 her appearance on the European scene created a sen sation. She became the first American in history to win the coveted first prize in Geneva's famous International Concours de Musique. From that moment the world-wide acclaim accord ed Nell Rankin could find few parallels in the annuals of music. She stars in virtually all the world's gteat opera- tKHjsag: The Metropolitan, Milan's^rifU ous La Seals, Vienna Opera, London's Convent Gar den, the San Francisco and Chicago Operas, Mexico City Opera, Havana Opera, and many more. At the Metropolitan, Miss Rankin has scored success after stunning success as Carmen, Ameris, Azucena, and Ortrud. The press of Europe and the Americas have acclaimed her "the greatest Carmen of our time." Miss Rankin appears constantly with the world's leading symphony orchestras. The New York Times hailed her most recent Town Hall Recital as "flawless tonal beauty." Her formidable vocal technique, ex traordinary interpretative pow ers, and exciting stage pre sence, have made Nell Rankin a favorite of the world's con cert halls and opera houses, and the leading meoo-soprana be fore the public today. In private life, Miss Rankin is the wife of a prominent New York heart specialist. Between world-wide appearances, she di vides her time between a luxuri ous Park Avenue apartment and her beautiful homes on Long Island Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. Her celebrated pet, j&ing Tut, a domesticated Magyaiy^i often seen with Hiss Bhnkin on her travels. United States continues with plans for polaris sub bases In the Mediterranean in April. Reading Workshops Are Given At ASTC For the aix{b eowecuthn summer, workshops in reading will 1m offered at Appalachian Stat* Teachers College, accord ing to Uberto Price, director of the ASTC Reading Center. The first workshop ha* been scheduled June 17 to June 28, awl U under the direction of Mr*. Virginia Mullaney, coordi nator of secondary reading, Charlotte - Mecklengurg School Syctem. She has had extensive experience in the field of read ing on both the elementary and secondary levels and in cor rective and developmental read ing programs. The second reading workshop will be directed by Dr. Sidney J. Rauch, associate professor of reading and education, Hofsta College, Hempstead. N. Y. This workshop is scheduled for July 89 to August 9. Dr. Rauch has had a vide rang* of experience in the public schools of New York State as a teacher, consult ant and director of in-aervice training programs for teachers. He received his advanced de grees in reading from Columbia University, and has been a visit ing professor ia some of the leading universities in the East. Professor Price said that the eo?t of each two-week workshop will be $90.00 for a desident of North Carolina and $74.00 for an out-of-state student. This fee covers registration, tuition, room and meals. Registration for each workshop will be conducted at the first class session. For fur ther information, write Uberto Price. Director of Reading, Ap palachian State Teachers Col lege, Boone, N. C. Audio-Visual Guide Is Edited By ASTC Teacher An Audio-Visual Guide Book for teachers and administrator? has been edited and compiled by Harry L. Cooke, graduate as sistant and associate In th? audio-visual center at Appala chian State Teachers College. This guidebook was prepared under the direction of John A Pritchett, Jr., director of the ASTC Audio-Visual Center. Dr. Paul S. Flynn, Supervi sor of Audio-Visual Education, State Department of Public In struction, said, "This publica tion fills a long recognized need in North Carolina education. Mr. Cooke and Mr Pritchett have expended a considerable amount of effort in preparing these guidelines for teachers and administrators. The wise use of the recommendations contained herein will result in a considerable increase in pupil achievement." The book contains chapters ok definitions; responsibilities for the Audio-Visual program; qualifications and functions of the Audio-Visual director; Aud io-Visual services of . the admin istrative unitf ? qvaiif icatioos and functions of the AjMUl Visual director; Audio-^Jfr services of the administrative unit; qualifications and func tions of the Audio-Visual co ordinator; the individual school Audio-Visual center; and fiscal provisions. A native of Ht. Pleasant, Cooke is an undergraduate of Appalachian and is currently working toward the Master's Degree in Audio-Visual educa tion. He will receive his degree this May. He will do additional study this summer in library science at Appalachian. His future plans include working toward the doctorate in Audio Visual education. A resident of Boone, Cooke is married to the former Miss Marischa Bluth of Statellite Beach, Fla. JUDO PAYS OFF Des Moines, la. ? A Drake University senior, Carol Stark, 20, after attending a concert, found the did not have enough money for a cab fare back to the college and began walking. Along came a carload of boys, one jumped out and grab bed her, saying, "You're going for a ride, honey." Seconds lat 1 er the youth landed with a thud on the pavement. The others sped away when asked who was next. Carol is taking judo lessons. Congress split on Kennedy Righti request dims chance for enactment. Nobody wonted to serve us with electricity when there appeared to be little chance of profit. So we borrowed REA money and built our own rurpl electric system* ? the same money v available to profit power companies to build rural lines. JBH Because service is what we wanted, w? or ganlied as nonprofit cooperatives. When we pay our electric bill, we pay all expenses of the operation ? plus enough to repay our debt to V' REA. At the end of 1961, members of our 33 system* operating in North Carolina hod paid neprly $40 million on principal and nearly $17 million In Interest on our debt to REA. And we had nearly $30 million of pur own invested in these systems. This looks pretty good to some power com panies . . . and they're tryinfl to take oyer our best arftat. It doesn't seem fair for us to' build o system, suffer through the roughest years, and then have to give up the best parts because somebody else now sees c chance to make a profit on them. Blue Ridge bleetric Membership Corp.J wKmzmm UBS ? \,a:: ?VCri^,.?a?ai: Quality Program Paying Off For Tar Heel Egg Producers Egg production U well on its way to becoming a $100 million business in North Carolina, says C. F. Parrish, in charge of ex tension poultry work at North Carolina State College. Recent figures show that Tar Heel producers sold 182 million down eggs in 1962 with a value of <72 million. Parrish expects another increase in 1963. Many new poultry houses are being built. Some old ones that have been empty are being filled again. "With our proximity to mar kets, and strong possibility of having additional markets in the near future, there is no reason why North Carolina should not expand production of both com mercial and hatching eggs," Parrish says. The poultry specialist believes one of the chief reasons why the Tar Heel egg Industry is vigorous and growing is because producers "have been willing to tax themselves for two very worthwhile programs." One is an inspection program; the other a consumer education and promotion program. _ Each complements the other, Parrish says. The inspection program as sures the housewife that she is getting eggs of the quality and grade indicated. "The aggress iveness with which this program has been pushed has created re spect for the North Carolina De partment of Agriculture's Egg Grading and Inspection Service," Watch AND Jewelry Repair All Work Guaranteed WALKER'S Jewelry Store Boone, N. C. Oldest Jewelry Store Serving Watauga 11 , mm Parrish says. The egg promotion program,) on the other hand, has helped acquaint people both in and out of state with the high quality ' of North Carolina eggs. "North Carolina eggs no longer have to be disguised on Northern mar kets," Parrish says. "They are readily received and command respect." Know The Weather By ?. H. SIMS Is it true that clouds rise higher at the equator than at the poles? If so, what is the reason for the difference? Ys, it is true that the layer at gas surrounding the earth (in which we find all our weather) rises higher at the equator than at the poles. In fact, there is a very great diff erence. Thunderheads in summer at the equator may reach up to w?rd 90,000 feet, while clouds ?t the pole* seldom rise half that high, in any season. This is important weather knowl edge for pilots, who can count on flying over clouds in the most northerly regions at all times. The spinning of the earth (much faster at the middle) tends to "throw' 'at the layer of gas further outward at the widest point, least at the poles, where the turning circle is so much smaller. . . .you can count on HOME ! Perhaps at no other time is special care more important than when you need MONEY. Then, you want sound, confi dential and friendly service? from peo ple you can trust Because we are folks who care? about you and your needs? you'll always find a friendly welcome at HOME. Stop In today for the money you need for any reason. It will be a pleasure to serve you. {jftatfiMfoe: If not completely satisfied, return your loan within 30 days it absolutely no cost to you. 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In this double-action suspension system, coil springs up front and leaf springs in the rear combine to give you firmness in cornering and a special smoothness over the road. We added weight, strength and stability. The new Ford is now actually hundreds of pounds more car than any other car in its class. This remarkable weight advantage is in the suspen sion, frame, and body. And, as you know, this added weight means a more stable ride. But a solid, road-?m?o thing ride is only past of ford's total performance story lor 1963. Look how Ford swept the field this year in the grueling Daytona, Riverside and Atlanta SCO's and in j the demanding Pure Oil Performance Trials. Only a car with total performance ? the best combination of strength, balance, ? precision control, braking power and road-dinging suspension ? could roll up so many wins. Before you buy any new car, test-drive a Super Torque Ford ' If you haven't driven one lately, you can't really know what a new ford is like. 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