?12. NEWS OF GRAHAM COUNTY Old Mother Church Harbors Century OF Graham Memories Some of Graham County's oldest roots are sunk around the Old Mother Church?familiar and be loved landmark Just outside t town of Robbinsville In the Sweet water section. As picturesque a, the name of the church Itself are the more than 100 years of reminiscent stories connected with the old church and its cemetery. Next Sunday, May 23, the annual decoration service, will be held at the church, with persons from all over the county assembling to do honor to the graves of their ances tors and friends. J. F. Hyde i, chairman of the program for the day and Gurley Stewart of Robbinsville, Rt. 1, will preach at 11 a. m. Although an organized Baptist Church, with Sunday School held each Sunday afternoon, it is on these special occasions of decora tion. homecoming, and the (Hyde reunion, that the old church ans wers In it, role of a beloved spot for recalling old times and former loved ones. The Old Mother Church?whose name probably is derived from the fact that H is the oldest church in the county and the first organised Baptist Church in the entire Cheoah Valley?now la in its fourth building. The present building is situated on the aide of the hfll across a hol low from the old "meettaT house springs." Thl, current building, probably built around 1875 or 1880, Is the first building to be In Ks exact snot CAMP MEETING The first two buildings?It was recalled?were across the hollow near the springs on the old "camp grounds". These were In the loca tion of the eld. "brush arbor" fchlch was the shelter built for the old time camp meetings. When a fam ily attendee the camp meeting they took provisions, hitched up the team to the wagon and went pre pared to spend the week. Since the Old Mother Chareh grew oat of a eamp meeting, it is probable that H was originally a Methodist Church although ever since its organization m a church, U baa been Baptist and a member of the Tennessee Rir \aptist Association. v..e third building of the church was a log structure on the beautl- i ful summit of the hill in the center of the cemetery. The large cemetery now covers the hill and even crosses to a nother hillside behind the church. It is the only cemetery for many miles around and persons bring their loved ones for as far as 10 miles to bury them. There is talk of opening still another section nearby for graves. The exact dale of origin was not known, but guess-work es tablishes tt at around the early ISM's. The first grave en the enrrent cemetery hOl dates to ISM. However, across on the old camp grounds 18 older graves were dis covered several years ago when the WPA was at work. One of the workmen clearing off the cemetery found a grave over which a tree as big around os a man-had grown. NO DEED | The land for the Old Mother Church and Cemetery was given by Ahram Wiggins, grandfather of Miss Belle Slaughter of Robbina vflle. He stated that as long as It mm* used for a church the people oould have it However, no deed The (hut held fa Graham County held ha the shush and of AshevUle was Most of the membership of the church moved to town to organise a more centrally located church the Mdbblnsyllle Baptist Church and the Old Mother Church waa I and fell to dl?>r*patr. those years when ? ras not In regular use. It United Daughters of the Confed-j eracy stepped to its rescue and made repairs. NEW ORGANIZATION Some four or five years ago the congregation re-organized at Old Mother Church and last year they made complete repairs and added Sunday School rooms to bring their church up-to-date. However, when they were attem pting to re-organize, the congre gation were unable to get an or ganization without a deed to the church. Because of her grand father's bequest, Miss Slaughter granted the deed. Next Sunday, when Graham Co unty residents return to Old Moth er for their annual deception in the cemetery, they will be remind ed again of the role of this unpre tentious, little country church to their heritage. Support Bate On Burley Is Told The minimum support rate on Burley tobacco for the 1954-55 marketing year la 46.4 cents per pound, the ASC office said. The actual support level at sell ing time will be this minimum or the level computed July 1, 1984, whichever Is higher. Commodity Credit Corporation loans will be made on the basis of official standard grades at a spec ified rate for each grade. The minimum support is man datory in 1984. Loans will be made available on 1984 crop Burley, flue-cured, and cigar tobacco at 90 per cent of parity. It was also brought out that over the whole period of operation of a price sup port loan program on tobacco, (be program has been operated at no cost to the federal government Since all tobacco held as col lateral or purchased by CCC was later sold at a price that would not satisfy the government's In vestment but in most cases provid ed, through farmer cooperatives, additional profits to the farmer members. The minimum loan rate on Bur ley tobacco for the 1983-84 mark eting year was 46.6. 373 Graham Acres In New Pasture Graham County termers estab lished or reseeded 373 acres of permanent pasture in 1933, with materials received through the A CP, according to the summery of accomplishments of the 1933 Ag ricultural Conservation Program released by the Graham County ASC Office. Some 3,073 pounds of orchard grass were seeded at a coat to ACP of gl.065.7S and 434 pounds of fescue were seeded at a cost to ACP of $136.20, and 476 pounds of Ladlno clover were seeded at a cost to ACP of 9499.80. Funds expended by AGP were matched with a similar amount by the far mers. A total of 171 farmers seed ed 373 acres. The best and cheapest feed that can be grown on the term cornea from permanent pasture. The 371 In Oseham County Dating back to the old-time camp meeting* of orer a century ago, the Old Mother Church Is now In its fourth building. Junior Woman's Club Has Party The Robbinsville Junior Wo man's Club honored members of the Junior an^ Senior classes at Robbinsville High School Friday at a reception. The party was held in the Amer ican Legion Hall where decep tions of greenery and an arch creat ed a garden setting. Graduate dolls centered the table from which punch, cookies and nuts were ser ved. Mrs. Leonard Lloyd was chair man for the event with Mrs. Bob Holland, Mrs. Smith Howell and Mrs. Clifford Odom serving on the committee. GRAHAM - PERSONALS Miss Helen Ghormley was con fined to her home last week due to illness. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bales spent the week end with relatives in Greenville, S. C. Mrs. Christine Corpenlng took a group from the Baptist Church to the Training Union meeting Frank lin Friday. Martha Parks was in Asheville on business Friday. G ARDEN TIME BY ROBERT SCHMIDT Hot dry summer weather -will soon be with us again and I wish to emphasize the fact that plenty of water is essential to good qual ity in vegetables, especially the fast-growing leafy crops. If they lack sufficient water for just a few days they will become stunted, fibrous and tough. During hot weather vegetables require about one inch of water each week, wheth er is it supplied artlfically or by rain. Of course they will survive without that much water but they will be of much lower quality be cause of the stunted growth. It is a lot of trouble to stake to matoes but it pays. You can con trol disease better and you will have lesg sun acrid. Prune the plants to two main stems and tie them to th? stakes with soft twine or "twistems". A mulch will help present blossom-end dot and will usually Increase yields of early fruit If you like summer greens you should try New Zealand spinach. There is still time to plant it and make a good summer crop. It is not related to common spinach and most people who have tried it like It. The seeds are large, hard fruits. They should be soaked in water for a day before planting. Drop two seeds per hill-witta hills a ft apart I The plant is large and spreading. The part harvested is the tender growing tip?about three inches of the stem with the young leaves. Don't neglect insect desease con trol for a single day. The bugs don't go fishing even on Sundays. Nobody likes to eat wormy cabbage or greens that are full of aphids Veach Baby Dies Suddenly At Home Joseph Torrence Miller Vetch, seven months old son of Mr. and MVs. John Bern is Veach Jr., died unexpectedly early Sunday at the home of his parents in Robbins ville. Surviving In addition to the par ent are a brother, John Bemis Veach, III; the paternal grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Veach Sr. of Asheville; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Foster N. Trainer Sr. of Duxbury, Mass. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Tuesday at All Souls Episco pal Church, Biltmore, with the Rev. Isaac N. Northup, rector, officiat ing. Morrls-Llneberry-Black Funeral Home was In charge of arrange ments. METHODIST CHURCH The Rev. John Frazier, Jr., led a revival series last week at the Rob binsville Methodist Church. Some 55 per cent of United States farm income products that have little or no price supports. Schools To Request Bigger Budget Soon According to County Superin tendent of Schools Kenneth S. Clem, the Graham County Board of Education will submit a budget request to the Graham County Commissioners at its next meeting in th? amount of $66,908.00. This figure is approximately $17,000 over that passed by the County Commissioners for oper ation last year. This request for 1954-55 operation funds includes a new school bus, site for a new school building, blanket insurance coverage for all bus pupils, a voc ational radio and electronics in structor a ad program, new boiler sections, etc. In addition there is much need of maintenance repair work such as new roofs, toilet facilities, paint ing, gutters and down spouts, fences, playgrounds, and others, Mr. Clem said. The answers to this Increased need,according to Mr. Clem, can- | not be found in the School Bond Construction Fund. He pointed out that the fund is for new construc tion and equipment. Mr. Clem said a further request centers around the need for a full time attendance officer to insure that the benefits of education are extended to every boy and girl between six and 16 years old. SCHOOL OPENING Yhe opening date i?r the 1954-55 term of Graham County Schools was set for Sep. 2. 1954, by the County Board of Education at its May meeting. CHIC THEATRE FUZZY ST. JOHN IN PERSON ON THE STAGE SEE AD ON PAGE 5 MOUNTAIN LODGE Located on a 12 mile* N. W. of Robblnsvtlle, N. C.. at an elevation of 2SM feet. A beautiful rustle, yet entirely modern American Plan Mountain Lodfe with a breathtaking panor amic view. Excellent meals ha onr beautiful dining room. In addition to our tegular guests we welcome individuals, families or club groups for luncheons or dinners. A won derful place to spend a week end. New owners A managers. WRITE SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN LODGE Joyce Kilmer Road RobbinsvUle N. C. Season April I5-Nov. 1st THE LONE RANGER By Fran Striker r >tXJU. 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