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THE MARION PROGRESS A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE OF MARION AND McDOWELL COUNTY ESTABLISHED T896 MARION, N. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1948 VOL. 52—No. 38 HWANIANS DESIGNATE APRIL AS PERFECT ATTENDANCE MONTH WES FERRELL OUTLINES BASEBALL POSSIBILITIES Mrs. Miller Addresses Group On Cancer Control for McDowell 'County The local Kiwanis club has design ated the month of April as perfect attendance month, and those in charge of the campaign for perfect attendance were gratified with the attendance last Tuesday evening. Only one member was absent and plans are being made for this mem ber to make up this meeting with another club before the end of the Mionth. If this is done, a perfect record will be registered for the first weekly meeting in April. Hugh Beam was in charge of the program and presented as guest speaker Wes Ferrell, manager of the Marion Professional Baseball team. He discussed possibilities of the 1948 baseball season, stating that it was yet early to determine just what type of ball would be play ed in the recently organized West cm Carolina Baseball League, of •which Marion is a member, but he assured the Kiwanians that he would ftave a scrapping team on the field, ready for play, when the season officially opens on April 30. It was pointed out that several exhibition games had been arranged by tiie management of the Marion team, with the first of these games being scheduled for April 15, at which time Marion meets North "Wilkesboro in Marion. These exhi bition games will give the manager an opportunity to look over his line ap and to make necessary shifts in positions in order to have the best playing combination ready ~for the official opening game on April 30. Mrs. James T. Miller, in charge of the Cancer Control Program for McDowell county, also appeared on the program and discussed the work of this organization. Mrs. Miller pointed out that Cancer control was a very important work in light of the toll of victims this disease claims each year. She emphasized the fact that it was very desirable that an educational campaign be conducted, listing control centers and the help that is available to any cancer sus pect. She also emphasized the fact that the cancer control organization as doing much work in research, giv ing to the medical profession all of the latest scientific advantages which might assist in the treatment of can cer. Mrs. Miller also informed the group that the local welfare office is working in cooperation with the Cancer Control Unit and that any individual or family desiring help an combating this disease should uti lize the facilities of the McDowell County Welfare Department. McDowell Farmers Receive Recognition Twenty - nine McDowell county farmers produced 100 bushels of corn per acre last year which en titles them to become members of the 100 Bushel Corn Club of North Carolina, S. L. Homewood, county agent, has announced. The group includes seventeen 4-H club members and adult farmers. Certificates will be awarded to the following in recognition of their ac complishment: J. A. Early, J. B. Creasman, James Elliott, Hubert Jenkins, James Lac key, J. M. Mackey, Clark Walker, Raymond Walker, Kenneth Walker, all of Old Fort. J6hn Kay lor, 0. I. Berry, Delmar Biddix, Robert Brinkley, J. A. Can non, Bruce Giubs, Josh Harris, Wal ter Harris, Floyd Haynes, M. D. Ledbetter, Guy Little, Marvin Mc Call, Ronald McFalls, Donald Mc Falls, Marion. Bynum Bowen, Route 1, Nebo. Harold Boyd, Ashford. Harold McCulloch, W. E. Morgan, James Swan and James Wise, Glen wood. Ferrell Assumes Duties With Marauders Since April 1, Wes Ferrell, former big league pitcher who gained fame in the baseball world with his broth er Rick as a battery mate, has as sumed his duties as playing manager for the Marion Marauders. Practice has been held daily at the Cross Mill park since the skipper of the Marion club arrived in town. Ap proximately 25 players have report ed for work outs every day from 1:00 to 3:00 o'clock. Manager Fer rell has shifted the boys from one position to another in order to find a starting combination for the ex hibition game with North Wilkes boro, to be played in Marion on April 15. The skipper expressed his ap proval of the boys already in camp but added that it is yet too early to determine how much strength is needed to meet competition in the newly organized Western Carolina Baseball League of which Marion is a member. Marion will be making its initial appearance this year and the first regular scheduled game is with Hen dersonville in Marion on April 30. (Continued on last page) Westmoreland-Hawkins Funeral Service To Have Formal Opening The formal opening of Westmore l!and-Hawkins Funeral Service will foe held from 10 a. m. until 10 p. m., Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11, according to announcement by ithe owners this week. The public is cordially invited to call at the new location on South Main street in the fcuilding which was formerly known as Column Apartments. The apartment house was pur chased by S. J. Westmoreland about three and one-half years ago. The funeral Service was moved from West Court street to South Marin last January, but a formal opening ■was postponed until improvements and alterations were made to the building. A two-story wing was added to the rear of the building providing a display room for caskets on the main floor and a four-car garage on the ground floor. Westmoreland purchased the busi ness from J. L. Nichols in 1932 and sold a half interest to Howard Haw kins in January, 1947. (Continued on last page) Judge Pless Speaker At Fraternity Meet Chapel Hill.—Judge J. Will Pless, Superior Court Judge from Marion, discussed problems of young lawyers when he addressed members of Vance Inn, University chapter of Phi Delta Phi, international legal fraternity, at the Carolina here this week. Judge Pless, who was introduced by Lem Gibbons of Hamlet, spoke to the group following the initiation of six new pledges: Melville Brough ton and Robert D. Little, both of Raleigh; Bynum Hunter, Greens boro; Lester Carter, Fayetteville; Bill Petree, Winston-Salem, and A1 Ward, New Bern. He stressed the necessity and de sirability of learning "the law as far as possible in Law School" and pointed out some of the best ap proaches "to initial difficulties en countered in starting practice." An open forum followed in which the students asked numerous questions. 2,500 Attend Convention Here Last Sunday The largest assemblage ever to attend the McDowell County Sing ing Convention crowded the school auditorium, halls, aisles and lawn here last Sunday. Attendance was estimated at approximately 2,500. Mrs. N. C. Comer resigned as president after serving in this office for a period of two years. Prior to accepting the office of president she was secretary and treasurer for three years. The following new officers were elected: Lloyd Bennett, president; Jesse Price, vice-president, and Mrs. Lloyd Bennett, secretary-treasurer. The program included selections by singers from Spantanburg, S. C., Rutherfordton, Knoxville, T e n n . , Gastonia, Shelby, Garden Creek, Marion and Asheville. All songs were of a religious nature ranging from spirituals to gospel hymns. Announcement was made that the fall meeting will be held on Septem ber 5. DR. M'lNTOSH TO OPEN OFFICE HERE SATURDAY Dr. Archie N. Mcintosh will open his office for general practice in the offices previously occupied by his father, Dr. D. M. Mcintosh, Sr., here Saturday, April 10. Dr. Mcintosh received his A. B. degree from the University of North Carolina and his M. D. degree from the Duke University School of Medi cine in 1944. He served a general internship at the St. Louis City Hos pital, St. Louis, Missouri for one year and was a resident physician at the Missouri Pacific Hospital for one year also in St. Louis. Followin.tr this work he spent two years in the Army Medical Corps with 20 months overseas in Okinawa and Korea. Since the 'first of this year he has had a residency in pediatrics at Duke University Hospital and in conjunction with his work has spent two months in the Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Marion Program To Be Broadcast A program entitled "Marion On The Air" will be broadcast every week-day from 2:30 to 3:00 o'clock over radio station WBBO, according to recent announcement. The program will feature infor mation about Marion and McDowell county, music, entertainment, mess ages from sponsors and a letter writing contest. Weekly prizes will be given to the listener who writes the best letter of from 25 to 50 words on "Why I Like to Shop in Marion." Winner letters will be read over the air. A display of prizes offered in the contest will be shown in the Gordon Furniture company's window dis play. A grand prize for the best of the 13 weekly series of letters will be given. Postal Receipts Increase In Ma^h Postal receipts for the past month were $804.64 higher than for March, 1947, according to figures released by Postmaster John Finley. For the quarter ending March 31. receipts were $61.25 more than for the corresponding quarter last year. Postal savings increased $3,714.00 during the month of March, and bond sales during the month of March totaled $3,618.75. The postmaster also pointed out that the volume of packages received at this time is very heavy and is using about three hours more daily delivery service than at this time last year. Total receipts for March, 1948 were $3,822.75 and for March, 1947, $3,018.11. Receipts for the quarter ending March 31 were $10,602.28 in 1948 and $10,541.03 in 1947. PRESBYTERIANS TO HAVE PROGRAM BY BOY CHOIR The Christ School Boy Choir, con sisting of 35 voices, will render a program of sacred music at the First Presbyterian church, Sunday night, April 11, at seven o'clock. The program will be as follows: "Grant Us Thy Peace," "Bless The Lord," "0 Light Divine," "Forever Worthy," "Let All Mortal Flesh," Organ Solo, "Jesus Word of God," "Jesus, The Very Thought," "Broth er James' Air," "Bow Down Thine Ear," "Benedictus Es," Organ Solo, "As It Began To Dawn," "Alleluia, Christ Is Risen," "Lights Glittering Morn," "Beautiful Savior," "Halle jujah Chorus." The choir will be under the di rection of Urquhart Chinn, organist and choir master of the school. This will be the fourth time that this choir has come to Marion. A silver offering will be taken to pay ex penses. A hearty welcome is ex tended to all. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WORKERS TO MEET Plans for the annual member ship drive in the North Carolina Symphony orchestra will be launched at a meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. S. R. Cross at 4:30 p. m., Friday, according to announcement yesterday. Mrs. Cross asked that all inter ested persons attend. The purpose of the meeting is to make plans for the drive which will be held April 12-17. N. C. Symphony Orchestra Drive To Start April 12 The annual drive for membership in the North Carolina Symphony So ciety will be held during the week of April 12 through 17, according' to an announcement yesterday by Mrs. S. R. Cross, Chairman of the Symphony Committee for McDowell county. "Our chief objective in sponsor ing the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra here in Marion is to pro vide an opportunity for the children of our community to hear good music," said Mrs. Cross, "Though, of course, it is a treat for anyone who likes music to hear this splendid orchestra." Mrs. Cross added that the response of the children who at tended the program this year was proof of the appeal the orchestra made to them. Walker Wins Trip To Omaha, Nebraska R. H. Walker, local representa tive of the Companion Companies, Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association and United Benefit Life Insurance company, has qualified for a trip to the Home Office in Omaha, Nebraska, according to a report received today from a com pany representative. He will leave from the state office in Winston Salem on April 10 in company with G. A. Richardson, state manager, and 18 other representatives from various sections of the state. Qualification for the trip depend ed on production of new business. Walker was among the first to quali fy for the trip, having written a large volume of life, health, acci dent and hospital insurance. In addition to the visit to the Home Office the group will also stop in Chicago returning to North Carolina on the week-end of the 17. Walker has been connected with the Companion Companies since 1946 and has been consistently a mong the larger producers of the company since that time. PTA TO MEET MONDAY The Marion Parent-Teacher asso ciation will meet at 3:20 p. m. Mon day in the school auditorium, accord ing to announcement by Mrs. Paul Story, publicity chairman. SCHOOL TAX PLAN DEFEATED IN ELECTION HERE TUESDAY VOTE FAVORING PLAN TOTALS 429 AGAINST REGISTRATION OF 2,053 IV! HS Debating Team Wins First Round The Marion High School negative debating team won the first round in triangular debates, according to word received by E. L. Carter, de bating coach. On Friday, April 2, debating teams from Forest City, Marion and Asheville met to debate the ques tion, Resolved: That the Federal Government should require arbitra tion of labor disputes in all basic American industries. In the Marion High School auditorium, the Forest City affirmative team composed of Dot Wallace and Doris Tysinger won over the negative team from Ashe ville composed of James Green and Paul Gatwood. In Asheville, Mar ion's affirmative team made up of John Poteat and Maurice Atwell was defeated by the Forest City nagative made up of Betty Moyer, who is a previous state winner, and Bill Bostic. In Forest City, Robert Marks and Betsy Keith Bowman representing Marion's negative de feated Asheville's Buddy Fletcher and Don Gaze. E. L. Carter, Marion's debating coach has been informed by the North Carolina High School Debat ing Union that his negative team is entitled to participate in the dis trict contest which will be held at Appalachian State Teachers college, Boone, on Friday, April 16. From the total number of teams compet ing at Boone on April 16, one affirm ative team and one negative team will be chosen. These two teams— champions of the district on the re spective sides1—will participate in the final contest for the Aycock Memorial Cup, which will be held at Chapel Hill on April 29 and 30. Revival Services At Hicks' Chapel Revival services will begin at Hicks' Chapel Baptist church next Sunday night and continue through out the week with services every night at 7:30 o'clock, it was an nounced yesterday by the pastor, Rev. Carl McKinney. The Rev. C. C. Parker, pastor of Garden Creek Baptist church, will do the preach ing. BAND TO BROADCAST The Marion High School Band un der the direction of Bernard Hirsch will present a 30 minute broadcast over station WBBO Forest City, at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, from the auditorium of the Marion High School. Proposed Property Tax To Provide More Teacher* Goes Down In Defeat The proposed additional property tax to provide more teachers in the schools of the Marion City Ad ministrative Unit was voted down in a Special Election held here Tues day. There were 429 votes in favor of the tax and 394 opposing it, making a total vote of 823 aganist a regis tration of 2,053. The election was called by the County Commissioners upon a re quest from representatives of the Marion Parent - Teacher association and the Marion City Schools board. The purpose of the proposed plan was to reduce the teacher load in the city schools. FIRE DESTROYS GILLIAM HOUSE NEAR OLD FORT Old Fort.—Fire destroyed the old Gilliam property on the outskirts of town Sunday at dawn attracting scores of persons to the scene. The eight-room, two-story dwell ing on the old Chimney Rock road, one of the best-known homes in this area, had been occupied for two years by Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Mc Entire. Also residing there were their son and daughter-in-law and daughter and son-in-law. The fire was said to have origf nated in an upper room, probably from defective wiring. The loss was partly covered by insurance. Pleasant Gardens PTA To Meet Tonight The April meeting of the Pleasant Gardens Parent-Teacher association will be held in the school auditorium this evening. Parents will be guests of the school at an "open house" observance. Misses Lula Hicks and Ola Wall, first grade teachers, will direct a Spring Pageant. Mrs. James T. Miller, Mrs. R. K. Davis and R. L. Wiggins, principal, will present the Glee club of 45 voices in a group of popular and semi-popular songs. Following the program, teachers will be hosts to the parents at a most informal reception. All class rooms will be open to the public and recent project work of the pupils will be on display. MARION HIGH BASEBALLERS OPEN SEASON AT HICKORY ■ Wildlife Club To Meet Monday The McDowell County Wildlife club will meet at 7:30 p. m., Mon day, April 12, at the Sugar Hill school, S. L. Hontewood, president, announced this week. Rod Amundson, chief of the Edu cational Division of the North Caro lina Wildlife Resource Commission, will be guest speaker. Musical Revue At East Marion W. E. Carter, recreation director at Marion Manufacturing Company, announced last week that the Recre ation Department of his company will present a musical revue min strel "Now And Then," Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of this week in the East Marion school auditorium at 8:00 p. m. each night. One school child in five is retard ed because of visual difficulties. The Marion High School Baseball team opened its 1948 season at Hickory, Tuesday afternoon when they crossed bats with the strong Hickory High Tornadoes. Marion was defeated by Hickory 11-1. Freddie Kirkland and Don Clayton pitched for the Max-ion team. The biggest loss to the Ripper nine occurred when Billy Joe David son, who was counted on to do most of the heavy work, aggravated an injury which he acquired last season while traveling for the local Semi pro club. The loss of Davidson, for two weeks or more seriously handi capped the Rippers. Clayton, the other outstanding pitcher turned up with a sprained ankle, thus limiting his work outs. Freddie Kirkland,. the only available pitcher has no tiigh school experience. The Ripper drills consist of hit ting and outfield practice. Very little infield practice has been given because of the poor condition of the field, Coach Art Ditt said Monday. Pace and Leonard are the only (Continued on last page)
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