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This la a small section of thecrom] attending the Thursday night chicken barbecue dimer on the Appalachian campua. Tater HOI Continued from page one) studying the area intensively to '* make plans for Us development if sifficieot land is available. ' Proctor declined comment on the detailed ultimate use of the land pending further study by Us group. The area is regarded as IdeaL ]y suited for ski slopes, golf courses, fishing, swimming and other outdoor sports. Overlook ing the area is the VlOO-foot Ugh Tater Bin. Its adjoining ••bald" is 5,969 feet Ugh, Egg era said. Included In the valley land is a flat area that has been sur veyed lnl950asapossible land ing field for military aircraft. The road to the top of Tater ’ BUI was built after 1940 Eggers said, 'J " According to the late Dr. .P-B. B. Dougherty, several state* 7 tan be teen on a dear day from Hill. They include North Carolina,' Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia.' > r The purchase price was not1 disc Insert. The Tater MU corporation e was formed in 1939 by Eggers, Us late sou Morris Eggers, and these stockholders, the late Dr. ■ D. J. Whitener, the late A. E. South, Romulus Seaggs and Miss jamdta Motsinger of Maryland. The eorporatloa’sinttUl pur chase was a 1,300-acre tract. % Several tracts of land adjoining *' the property have been added since then, Eggers said. Eggers said the lake was ori ginally built in 1940. However, > it failed to withstand the 1940 v‘. flood. It was rebuilt in 1942. The history of the Tater MU .*' goes back hdo the early "days /: of the Watauga region. Ac cording to the late historian : - John P. Arthur, the first man W' - to see “the charm of tUa lonely •pit was one Chapley Well tarn” who entered It in the V Spring of 1799 and claimed S' aome 400 acres. WcUbnrn lived there for years, making Us “ltvaiihoodH S out of landing the area for food. w Later the late Alfred Adana ocenpfad and claimed success fully some goo acres of the in tvuz, tne late col Komulut 2. limey, grent-grandfatber ' at AnnOeld Coffey of Boooe, ; bought the Tatar Hill and other land on Bleb Mountain. He tad ■ a road built from the Rich Maintains above Silveretooe, through which a roadfrom Meat Camp paaaeaovertoCoveCreek and ZlonvUle. ";jj. Colonel Umey built a two. abory rock bouae on Tatar HU1 ‘ „ which fell In 1915. However, tta rock foundation are still there. ' i^s The Tatar all area baa been : a favorite Sunday afternoon ex. curaloo spot for local folia for .....jeers. Warm weskenrts always bring a alcalde crowd to its alopee. But the road to tts • ■ summit la rough and ertremaly rocky, a severe teat tor an auto & mobile. v:.£ , 1.1 - Soviet Udon ncbeiges tan atanti fbr one spy. fl.VS AMD SCHOOL ' .' 1 lbs Veterans Mndntstntlon , ,i had advised veterans and to do tbelr required paperwork early to avoid delay this fall in. receiving educational benaftte B«1£X the G. U BUL An estima ted eas,0G0 will recatvw eduen-. ttonsl benefits this year. (ContlniMd from page one) finally investigated by Coiw g*®*». He joked they then knew they had “really arrived.” But ”1 am now taring the biggest challenge of my life . . . If 1 look and lound sear ed, If a because I am scared.” Complimenting the educational prestige and accomplishment of fats predecessor, he added "We should be honoring Dr. Hem moos... i FARM North C arollna had2,487pro ducers of Grade A milk and 2,596 producers of manufactur ing milk at the end of 1968, ac cording to estimates hy agents of the Agricultural Service. f.v..* Czech Invasion is deed Issue OLD BBISTOL ROAD—Five rooms on main level and two on lower level. Two full baths Nearly two acres of land and it's reasonably priced. •••• TEABERRY nms —Nearly new 3 bedroom home with formal den, Uvingroom, kitchen and all the latest builtlns. Beautiful view and you can get hwmadiate pus HWY 106 in yoscoe— Ant listed 6 room house on S acres lacing bury. Needs a little work on the house and would be good Investment for someone who can do the work River borders property at rear and has several good building sites on property. Beautiful tots in UNIVER SITY TILLAGE. INC Come by our office and let us show you the plat and bomesites in a plan ned residential commun ity. All lots served by un derground utilities and re creation facilities exclu sively far the residents of Univarsity Village, Inc HWY. 221 in DEEP GAP —3 bedroom home on a large lot Livingroom with fireplace, extra large kitchen, covered patio, enclosed back porch and full basement Extra clean house at a good value. Fhaae 2M-H2S1 1 Meadowvtew Drive “Nowhere have I found people that will come close to those found in northwest North Caro lina for warmth friendliness and the desire to help others.** Before calling for active sup port for the passing of the Watauga School Bond Issue, foe president told about receivings couple of newspaper clippings after his election to Appalach ian was announced. ; s v One sender underscored a statement that anyone who would take a job as a college presi dent is a fool. Another clip ping featured the sentiment that such a person probably ms not qualified to do the Job. Dr. Wey quipped he might therefore be fool not quali fied to do the Job. but dumb enough to try It anyway." Earlier, Trlrette called on Deans William Strickland, Nicholas Erneston, Ben Horton and Kenneth Webb to Introduce the new faculty members In their colleges. Dr. Swanson Richards recognised new com ers to the Watauga school system. K - ■ 'V, c*rt. » . d kl J IMPORTANT, FALL KNIT NEWS FROM ACT HI .W'v; ' /;;■ :■■■ Polyester/wool knit stylod ■with ' long sleeves, bond collar, detoil stitching and wido midriff band , bolt Smart tricolor combination I in navy/white/green, ]|M. - &;■ f* • m lms is raul Harvey (Continued from paga ona) for many or moot It'll bo their drat.., aney-trom-homo home, >:>:# "And I “re boon reading recent wooing* Elmer Ladeo'i biography and one chapter brought bach aom*poignant memoriae. Rotary Auction (Continued from page one) i erutchee and tpedal shoes and provided wheelchairs through Boone Rotary. The crippled ; children's program also has paid for special medication and therapy as wall as eepsnsee to the crippled children's clinic in Gastonia. AlsotMarah points out tbs dub’s sponsorship of a Little League baseball team in the county and its participation in Rotary Boys Camp at Waca. teeeseeeeessscessMS maw. N. C. Annually, tha group Mode a high schooler to Ro tary** leadership camp,, Saturday night these and new programs will get a Rotary boost as the WH3 auditorl um fills to capacity. Fund-rais ing chairman Lee Barnett re ' minds the community It can buy . at Ita own prices and benefit worthy causes. Even art lovers will find something at Interest at the suction as several original works have been consigned. Here’s tfaU rougb-toogh one ot Notre Dune’s Four Horsemen ' ot footbell tune, who recalls his own painful homesickness during those first weeks at South Bend. , "Well, you know what Boone, North Carolina is going to do about that. When those 1,600 freshmen show up for this - first semester, they’re going to be greeted by every billboard: ■HI Students, Welcome to Mountaineer Country.’ Mountaineer Is the name at die ASU football team. Radio Station WATA in Boone will repeat the welcome, then 10 days from today, Sept, 14, every freshman will be United lido a home In Boone tor Sun day dinner. "Today, as a matter of fact, the townspeople are throwing a barbecue for the incoming teachers and administrators. And then Sept. 10, the people of Boone are going to slice watermelon for a pep rally with folk singers and a band concert and each for the entire student body. j. • , "New you realise that one or a handful of trouble makers could focus the eyee of the nation’s news on the campus at ASU, "Then, there’s a delightful demonstration in the Appalach ians ... of two gapless generations. And I Just thought some body ought to mention that," Is Jean a Good Sport? y! And Jean Castle gets two points more for scoring on the fall casual scene ... Treasure Chest” by name. Here, the cardigan of Orion Acrylic, 14.00, over accent striped shell, 10.00. The wool crepe fully-lined slim skirt, 14.00 iue wnuu nujfut ^uju over with contrast neck end belt. 14.00, over wool crepe paute, 18.50 ^e-A-vvA :,#i Costles ore matld to live in'... Salts — Dresses — Sweater Coordinates Skirts — Blouses Coordinates by Douglas Marc ,,' Levis for Ladies »_*_ by Rain-Shedder 4 V Sportcoats *T Curie* Shirts Arrow A BVD’. 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