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Boone School . <Cootinued from page one) The iHrirentty puts about the seme amount into operation of the county's Ugh school. As Dr. Wey sees it, the uni versity needs additional space ••desperately, for classrooms, parking and an additional cafe v;teria*** He adds, "But in reality, those youngsters (*t Appalach ian Elementary) are getting , ebeatsd.” He lad reference to the over crowded teaching facilities as sail as the shortage of elsss rooms. "That's just not an 'adequate place” for a school that else. (The school arid play . ground are on a tno-acre piotX Asked what the unhrereity would do shout continuing to let the county use the building . should the band issue fall, Dr. Way said, "We need the fcuUdw lag, it’s true, but we’d beer with them... until those youngster* have a better place." Should the bond Issue frills Dr. Wey said, tt would be tq> to the county commissiooers to tony a tax to pay for another school that would be adequate. And this likely would be without the *1.25 million legislator grant, he said. Dr. Wey stressed that Appa lachian Elementary School it not a ’’laboratory" school for the university but rather a "co operative'’ school. Its coopera tive features of the agreement between the university and the Watauga County Board of Edu cation were set out in 1925 legislative act. Dr. Wey said the irrivsnity would like to continue the co operative program.''Absolute ly, we would,” he said. Dr. Wey laid that the Boone arrangement whereby the uni versity furnishes a building for a public school program la the only such plan In the state, Though he was not on the scene when the IMS-million legisla ture appropriation was secured last spring, he labeled the erete a “miracle.” This bad navar been done before, be said. Dr. Way estimated that the university has put well over - $1 million lido salaries, equip meat and supplies st Appalach ian Elementary School since 1950-in addition to tundaUng : s building* •*We would continue to sup plement both the elementary school and the Ugh school tyst least the present 5105,900,” ha said, after a new elementary school is built. V• _ - •. . - Caribbean t Continued from psge one) '■ Its products rangetrom seeds to snowmobiles. In receot years, Fnqus has begun to stretch out its growth arms through acqui sitions. Fuqua Industries sales have risen from 515.7 militoo In 1958 to 1323.9 mUUon in '1998.-.. ti • ' ' ■ '"■‘-'■ifr DRAFTEES and war WASHINGTON —Reprascnta tive Thomas J. Meskill has pro posed a hill to prohibit use of draftees without tbeir consent in undeclared wars. The Connecti cut Republican explained his bill would serve as a temporary solution to help bridge the transition from a conscripted military eatebUshmett ton vol untary, professional army. Doctor—Yon have a rather bed threat. Have yon ever tried gargling with salt water? Seaman Well, I*re been tor pedoed four times. Your Weekly Horoscope AMIES (Mini 21-April 19): No need to path. Arms. All will comm to you in good timm. The old etdmr may change, but it will bn replaced by the new, which will be more dynamic and exciting. Yaer originality shoeld bear fruit in week ahead. Fleck it before it goer from ripe to rotten. ■ TAURUS (April 2fhMay 20): Emotions will perhaps control most of yaer activities daring major part of week Taurus. And this isn't bad, you know. But with this emo tional serge it is wise to keep in mind those areas of your life you tend to overdue. Hold bock jest a smidgen. There are always other days coming, and yon wouldn't want to be caught short would you? GEMINI (May 2Wene20): First two days may find you at low ebb, Gem. but by the third day you’ll come out of the fog into the sunshine. In fad', the rest of the week just may be a real smasheroo. Variety plays an important role. Romantically, that is. j CANCER (Jena 21 July 22): Use first four days of J week to get nagging chores out of the way. Your energy * will be low, so do not attempt any new ventures at this £ time. Your reasoning powers will not be up to snaff. How i ever, on the fifth day feel free ta enter once again into ! the arena of life. [ LEO (July 23-August 22): Beastly week coming up, ! Leo. Sorry about that. But by the last day of week you f will feel physically and emotionally mud better. Skies * will brighten, and one you love will either contact yoe or * have you in mind all day. Be receptive to thought waves. ! VIRGO (August 23-September 22) First four days of week could prove most exciting, Virg. You may receive good news concerning money, or property. If sa, *ake it in stride and don't run right out and do extravagant things. Remember that "nestegg" you promised yourself? This may be time to put promise into odion. Energy slakens on b last three days. S UBRA (September 23X>ctaber 22): Yoa are sched [ uled to make a move Libra. Not necessarily physically, i but a move up the ladder as hr as yaer earner is con t corned. A contact coeld be made during this period which • will get things into gear. Your circle widens. | SCORPIO (October 23Jfovember 21): If yen haven't S met your "tamer" in the past ten days, you are certain to H in the next seven. You, of course, won't recognise this J person living who can control you. Bd there is. Hate to ? shatter your ego, bd facts are fads, and old Olga in | all honesty must give you the bitter with the swed. j SAGITTARIUS (November 224)ecember 21): First I two days will find you full of vinegar. You'll be tempted j to be just obit sassy. Go ahead. Ld H all hang ad. Bd \ by third day of week, gd back to business, and I don’t t mean monkey. Keep resolution which you have recently | made to yourself. CAPRICORN (McmW 22-Jannary l»J: Voo'fo in for a big mt, Cap. At least tin tint four days will bo wild But nice-type “wild" If you're boon hooping a Yolo look on yoor boart. Cap, in wook ohood yon ora rory apt to moot oiw who a a master locksmith. AQUARIUS (January 20-Februory 11) Oh Baby, Off tho third day, look oatl Things coold gain a footing which might got way oat of control, H you’re not rory loty. It will bo gonorally a good wook, and at m id-point h igh-, lighted by a mini-party of tomo nature. Enjoy, enjoy. PISCES (February 19-March 20): Yen'so hod a rather docent month so far, Pisces, and tho srook ahead k going to bo area bettor. Especially tho last throe days. Year energy cycle will bo high and yoor intuition entremets keen. If offer is mode (either financially or romantically) take time to investigate. Don't settle far second best,. Pisces. Yoa deserve the top spot. SEVEN MOBILE UNITS—'This is the interior of the seven temporary classrooms located behind Appalachian Elementary School. Tiny represent the county's sole Investment (about $4,500) In the physical facilities for nearly one-third of Its elementary students. This Is Mrs. Joy Keeney's second grade. The units are located on the playground which makes children's class es outside soud almost like they're In the mobile unit. Staff photo) EARLIER COUnUBUTION—TUa bit at Motor j marked an earlier contribution by Appalachian State University to the educational life of the Boone area. From 1925 to 1954 it waa the scene of teaching for elementary achool students. High school students were tranafered to a new Ugh achool building on the campus about 1938. TUa uld achool waa used by the uiverslty as a classroom util it waa demolished last summer, it is located next to the present Appalachian Elementary School, also built by the university for Boone area students. (Staff photo) National Study Child Nutrition Reaches County Dr. Randall Is Horn President The membership of the Southern Appalachian Historical Association Monday night re elected Dr. Robert Randall president, filled positions onits executive committee and beard the results of its voting for three-year-term members of the board of directors. Dr. Randall’s supporting officers are A. T. Adams, vice-' president; Dr. C.RayLawrenoe, flret vice-president; Mrs. Ear leen Pritchett, lecretary; Stan ley Harris Jr., treasurer; ami vice-presidents: H, R. Eggera tor production. Glean Andrews tor finance, Mrs. Constance Stallings for membership, Rachel R, Coffey and Jane Smith for publicity and promotion and Dr. W. H. Plemmons for public relations. voting by mall, tha member* ably bad elected 10 to tbree year terms as directors. Tbto are A. T. Adams, Glenn Aiw draws, Jim Ho Is hoes er Jr„ James Marsh, Dr. Robert Rand all, Dr. Herbert Wey, the Rev. ■ Robert Young, Dr. J. C. Yoder, H, R. Rggers and Mrs, Russell Hodges. *4.’v” i’ht fcA-HtshtHtr fr.r? -,,.. JSfoS ,tr- * ■ 103 Appalachian Street . V*; *. ‘ * V v ^ , * r<: V* • "V', ' %.ViVV#V if® Lunch Specials ti i ^ * Monday Through Friday Noon :%m ■ '&% t. Small Roast Beef Sandwich ftTf^ Cfceeae Cake J ‘ Coffee or Tek A ' y*f;; y \.-'i Hun & CheeM . ,-v M Sandwich Berman Potato Salad Coffee or Tea 87 v w -rt; ?: *»* I Monday Through Wednesday Nights 1 Item PIZZA $1.00 ■ ■ ^ r - if-*. *■> •<V-v « *■' „ .mm V" Phone 2642018 For Carry-Out Orders »the national atudy ot<tha,pu- , trttkmU itebis ot .preschool, children begtas this week when a survey te*A of hsalth-eare specialist comes to Watauga Couity. The nationwide program en titled, “Evaluation of Nutrition al Status of Preschool Children In the United States’* la fl, nanced by a Children’s Bureau research grant to the Children’s Hospital Research Foundation, Columbus, Ohio. Agencies co operating with the study are North Carolina State Board of Health and Watauga County Health Department The children studied trill bn randomly chosen by computer from the total population without regard to race,creed, or socio econondc level. Participation in the program will be voluntary. This eonqprehensive survey, using scientific techniques, will furnish an accurate picture of preschool children from one to six years of age and point the way to a better nnderstandinc of their health needs end more effective nutrition education programs. Carl D. Tuttle, Health Of. .... tUMT, Coupty Health a Department urges parents to . CooperahsMa this undertaking. \ In addition to furnishing data tor use In county and national programming, ha stated that there will be a direct benefit to each child selected lor study. Sports Quiz 1. Who Is Rico Carty? 2. Name the second-place finishers In the American League (baseball), 3. What Is the money guaran tee of the World Series win- ' 4. What two teams beat the Baltimore Colts In their first two games this season? 5. Who coaches the Atlanta Falcons? - THE ANSWERS 1. Star outfielder of the At lanta Braves. 2. Detroit (east), Oakland (west). ' ■ - i§5 t 3. 9480,000. ■ ; 4. The Los Angeles Rams and k&meaota Vikings. 5. Norman Vbn Brocklin. Tire Specialists! i -Mr,: , A : : . Mei Wfci Know Urea , : ...V. ■ •• ~ - *-ttar» UatUnd We’re Good At It We Bare To Be... We Don’t Do Anything El»e. —. Specialising In - Wide Oval Treads V-\ end '■ _Radial Re-treads VANCE : Recapping Company NOITH DEPOT ST. — BOONE. N. C. I? **•*». ~*y; .«> « *) m*t**’$K 4#,*** »**•£*)&* i ~ v*» - . >.’!'•• - :-•■- •- - ■ :\ ;: ■ - " ’ ■ ■ ' ■:' ’ - -V ~ ' ' '" ' ■■ ‘ ' ’ John Blake thought safety belts were a drag. h: ''' -Siv.i-i > ' i&-cth.L : h : ■ JH : . V . ■ . ■ '<■ - fh,^, & A*-* ' 'k.J'-rj, What’s your excuse? A<tv»rlfsi*ic«fltribvt4Nl ter the puttie t*
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