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ACE TWO THE FRANKLIN PRESS and TilZ Ci: ,'DS MACONI-.' 1i Published every Thursday by The Franklin Press At Franklin, North Carolina Telephone No. 24 1 VOL.XLVIII Number 1 BLACKBURN W. JOHNSON. ........ . .EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Entered at the Post Office, Franklin, N. C, as second class matter. North Cfirnlinn i 'PEESS ASSOCIATION J SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year .... Eight Months Six Months . . Single Copy . . $1.50 $1.00 .75 .05 Obituary notices, cards of thanks, tributes of respect, by individuals, lodges, churches, organizations or societies, will be regarded as adver tising and inserted at regular classified advertising rates. Such notices will be marked "adv." in compliance with the postal regulations. Letter-Pre WHY MR. DEAN GOT HET UP To the Editor : As I am the man that Mr. Dean eharces with voting illegally i" I Burniniitown. I will just tell the - . .. . . r,., ' readers how it all happened, mis has been my home for fourteen and one-half months, but I did not take up permanent residence here until January 14, 1932, and when I registered I -told the regis trar just how it was. I had bought a place here in October, 1931, and had no other home. I was in -the house with my son (in Georgia) until I could get the place (in Macon County) 1 had bought. Mr. Dean did challenge my vote, as he stated, but when Mr. Byrd challenged a Republican Mr. Dean said just let them both vote. What made John mad was that the other man (the Republican) voted Demo cratic. - I am 67 years old and have al ways voted the Democratic ticket and ' always will. W, R. ROWLAND. Burningtown, N. C. January 2, 1933. Baptist Church Notes BY REV. EUGENE R. ELLER A TAX PROGRAM MACON County; along with many other local government units in North Carolina, faces a perplexing financial problem. Tax delinquencies are mounting at an alarming rate with the consequence that the county has been forced to default on its bonds. If the county attempts to force the collection of back taxes by public sale, it will have to bid in much of the property, thereby removing it from the tax books. On the other hand, if the countv continues to allow back taxes to pile up year after year, there will be little liknhood of-ever collecting them, and bond arrearages will continue to in crease. Postponement of tax sales only means piling up more trouble for another evil day. Delay is an evasion, not a solution. If the county continues to default on its bonds,1 it most certainly will lose its credit, thereby closing the door to any refinancing plan. Such a policy eventually would place us at the mercy of our creditors, the bondholders. " A constructive program of dealing with the county's tax predicament is sorely needed. Such a program neces sarily must embrace a plan by which unfortunate de linquents may redeem tax surrendered property. ' In this connection it is interesting to note that such a plan is proposed by the State Tax Commission in its recent report to Governor Gardner. . "We submit for consideration of the General As sembly," the Commission states, "the recommendation tfea tc rigmoi3ejLboiemted to redeem property SIDELINE COMMENT To the Editor; I see in three or four issues of The Press . that some of our Burningtown . brethren are " still growling about the way the elec tion went off. I think we should be satisfied .and not be howling about it. Hoover is not to blame for this oppression, neither can Roosevelt better it. Sin has caused it all and we are to be blamed. Tf-wewouldrFclic en Rule, that would bring things right. "Do unto all men as . we would have them do unto us." That will make things right. J. J.. SMITH. Franklin, N. C, anuary 2, 1933. ' ' already sold for taxes and bid in by counties or mu- Certain members of Congress are talking of a plan to vest authority in the President for a reorganiza tion of the Government with the elimination of needless and ex pensive bureaus and the firing of useless job-holders. And a dispatch from Albany in The Sun this morn ing, says Mr. Roosevelt has indicated . .his readiness to as sume complete responsibility for drastic reductions. We have no information about thedetails oiihereorganization Znicipalities upo-n an amortization basis, that is by par -tiairpaymeniststnbuted J and conditioned upon the payment of the annual cur- - rent-tax- plus the annual jnstalment with interest on . back taxes. We believe that a general plan can be" worked out on this basis which will not . encourage ZlZJurihW cilitate redemption of surrenreded properTiesT1 : .-' Such a plan, we believe, would be eminently fair, both to the tax delinquent and to the individual who has paid his taxes. As the situation now stands, Macon County taxes are unfairly burdensome on those who can and do pay and prohibitive for those who would like to but cannot pay The county's recent financial report showed $155,121,91 in uncollected taxes through 1931. If this money could be rnllertprl taxes could be irreatlv reduced for all. If old delinquents are permitted to continue, the tax burden will . be correspondingly increased. WE MAKE-A-RESOLUTION! 1 J. io ine policy oi-inis newspaper. 41UI.-JWJ iepuiituyniicu communications, but due to the circumstances in this in- Stauvc LUC CUilUI icy I uuutco-ure iuwuruug -jh-i uj " acknowledgement: . . , ' Franklin, N. C. ' December 30, 1933. ' Dear Sirs:- 1 jK-Whether due to the weak minds of your corres 'Xo'ndents or the inability of your office workmen there have been several mistakes in your PERSON AL column. See if you can correct those. . (Someone who sees a NEED of improve ment in THE FRANKLIN PRESS.) . It pains us as much as it does our readers to see mis- . 11 IT 71 A. ' . rnk pa m our lavorite weeKiv newsDaoer. w nai . is even more discomforting is our inability, to think, up a good x cuse. Anyhow, a new year is here and we firmly resolve to do better. PLEASE MAKE IT SHORT fkTORTH Carolina's General Assembly, again is in session IM and before it are problems . even weightier than those which confronted that body two years ago. The 1931 Legis lature remained in session nearly six months and its record for endurance was about its only notable accomplishment Most folks felt that it would have done better to have called it quits in sixty days. It would be nothing less than disastrous for the law makers now sitting to emulate their predecessors of two . (rears ago. Even if they make a few mistakes, it would be far' better fibr them to handle the state's affairs expeditious- J ..111 1 m T5i4 m Aim UiivmVvIa Avtmirin wiidfolrncj n a short, orderly, business-like sessionlthan ar"ed, disorderly, imbusmess-like sejjion. RESPONSIBILITY mere win De regular services at the Baptist church Sunday and throughout the week. The Sun day School will meet at 9 :45. We have been off just a little in at tendance. Let each teacher and pupil work for ah increased . at tendance in all departments. The worship service will be at eleven o'clock. The pastor will preach on, John's Question and Jesus' Answer. The public is most cordially invited. ' - . The B. Y. P. U.'s will meet at 6 :30 and the evening worship at 7:45. The subject for the eve ning sermon will De, lhe inal Judgment. lhe regular mm-week prayer Service will be Wednesday evening at 7:30. This is a most important service and should be well attend ed by a large number. The officers of the church ami all its organizations were installed tor lyjo in tne bunaay evening worship service. .' The installation service came to a close witli all the officers in circle, hands joined and repeating the following. pledge of office: Relying upon Divine help, We bahd of people elected and installed by this church as its leaders; solemnly promise this church, each other, and God that we. shall" strive to be true to Christ in all things We promise that we shall protect this church against false doctrines, that we will . be true to the doc trines and. covenant of: this church at all times. We further promise that we will not stand for leaders to be retained in this church who live in worldliness and thus, de stroy the influence of this church We further promise that we shall stand for a regenerated church membership and strive to promote the New Testament of Christian experience and conduct -yn this church. We promise that we shall pray for this church, for each oth er and for the lost world that- it may be redeemed by the Blood of Jesus Christ, '. MUSHROOr.I CULTURE THERE is a possibility of profit in the culture of mushrooms adjacent to each town in North Carolina and in some cases an es tablished business may be built . . . . . . . up Dy one wno is interested in this form of plant growth, Glenn O. Randall, floriculturist at State College, has studied this question of mushroom culture and will be glad to answer any ques tions which prospective growers mav ask. The essentials consist in careful preparation of the com cost pile, a properly ventilated basement or cellar, small beds and use of the right spawn or seed material. "Best results come from using manure in which there is plenty bf straw bedding," says Mr., Ran dull. "Make the compost pile in well drained olace where the Ground has been cleared and pul verized quick lime has been spread over the area where the pile is to be built. Some , growers use cot tonseed meal with the manure Care must be exercised to see that the compost does not heat. After the pile has been formed, it should ' be thoroughly forked . . . x ' ! over in arxui one or two wcck., When- the compost is ready for use it should be dark brown and moist but not wet." Place the compost in small beds about two feet wide and 15 niche deep located in a well ventilated basement, cellar or out-building. Do not let a draft Blow across the bed.. The temperature should growing arid bearing JerjodV Spread the spawn over the beds and in two weeks, when the white mold-like growth appears, sift a light loamy soil over the spawn to the depth of from 1 to V3 inches deep and tamp this with the back of a shovel. Keep the sur face moist but not wet. The bed will come . into bearing in about six to ten weeks from the time of spawning." ' ' ; - - :w Co i.Jaj : ' IF. TI12 Fanner': Question Oo:: Timely Questions Answered by N. C. State College Experts Question: How should 1 feed my freshening cow? Answer: A reasonable amount of legume hay and a small amount of silage, can be fed at all times, but the grain feed should be re stricted .to bran mash the first day after freshening. A mixture of equal1 parts of wheat and bran and ground oats can be fed for the next four days with the regu lar milking ration on the sixth day. The animal should be brought to full feed in about three weeks from freshening date. P mm the kef ing app velc ,l T'LE TREES li I it Question: How can black wal-. nuts be kept for spring planting? Answer: After the nuts are thoroughly cured they should be placed ih a pit below the frost line. Place a layer of sand and then a layer of nuts until the pit is filled to one foot of the Jtop. Cover the pit with earth and dig a trench around it to keep out the water. The nuts should re main in this pit until late March or February when they are re moved and planted about 2 ot 3 iches deep in rich, well drained soil. Question: How can I select ba by chicks to insure god quality ? AhsVerrxThere.is;.norway;to;de-l termining quality in baby chicks. In buying baby chicks get them from a local hatchery that uses quality, blood tested eggs. A few cents premium paid for these chicks will pay big dividends when they come into production. If possible, consult the county farm agent for advice as to where the best chicks may be obtaineM that are guar anteed as to breed and strain. G must be considered ntial part of the orchard it and a big factor in" licat production of mar- pies. ' w of course, that prun ices the shape of the and aids in the de- of a well-balanced top FOTiT produce uniform fruit," Niswonger, extension ist at State College. Af- mng trees reacn iuaiumj, essary to continue light so as to maintain this top and to even the dis ci fruit ;spun or the irea. Pruning aio - size and color of ap- trees that are wo uvtv the free circulation ot air. The better control csts may be secured by uning. ., . , Wji Carolina experiment . - l..lA enmo intpr- i contrasting heavy and ling and in general has t it does not pay to prune ir offor ttip shaoe of the been formed. The light consists largely of a light If the branches , with a ' If heading back. Heavy b.ik and excessive tnm- 1 . .1 r.t SUIS in an auuuu.iw At.' tpiav th forma- I. . . A A.ob Um triB duos anuj rcuuv- tree. onger says, tncrciuic, of nruning. needed. 4-st years of heavy pro: Wll De govcuicu "j . or of the fruit and tne erminal growth. If the wth has been reduced htvy production and the st color and size, a ing is needed. Ihis the tree becoming a two years. aftrfil duct"' Muse's Corner COSTLY BIRD contemplated, therefore no opinion upon -it But the-declarationtnat Mr. Roosevelt is ready to assume complete- responsibility is a cheer ing note. Por there is "no "doubt -that we greatly need somebodyin Wash ington who is willing to assume responsibility. This matter of re organization of the Government, fc!xxanipleZjOftOhat has been hanging fire . tor a dozen years. Everyone admits its desirability, but Mr. Harding and Mr. Coolidge decided that this somewhat difficult and dangerous work is not properly within the limits of their constitu tional functions, and Mr. Hoover's proposals were . characteristically postponed until just before the end of his term. Certainly no such inchoate body as Congress ever will effect reorganization without lead ership. ' Some President will have to stretch the bounds of his au thority if anything ever is done. The fact is the really big 'Presi dents have aTwayi'tretchcdlhe bounds of -their- authorityr-'Who will be responsible.?!! asked the shivering Cabinet, when the matter of the removal of the deposits from e Ban It -of 4he-nvtd&tatcs was under discussion: and Andrew Jackson s answer: I will assume the responsibility," sealed the doom of the bank. Lincoln's assumption of responsibility for relieving Sum ter sealed the doom of secession. Wilson's assumption of the respon sibility of severing diplomatic re lations and recommending war sealed the doom , of the Kaiser. And each of them got away with it. Indeed, the mere fact that a President says: "It is my baby," and proceeds to act, usually, de lights the people to such an ex tent that they will permit nobody to interfere with him. Reorganization of the Government is important in that it ought to save a lot of,money. But if we are to have a President who as sumes responsibility, that is in finitely more important than anv number of reorganizations, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN (Miss . Elizabeth Rice turned to verse as an appropriate medium for reporting the fol lowing recent event in High lands. s -' Franklin Circuit Notices REV. G. N. DULIN, PASTOR Down the street in the misty murk Wandered a strutting Christmas turk; She was met with gleeby acouple ofmen Who t6ok each wing of the tur- . key hen ; ; r -AndHvd-4t straight-toa -waiting car, Then off they rode to their homes afar. If reports be. true they dined in style . With never a thought for the "after while." Then quoth the turk's owner, with rightful ire, , . . "Now you pulled a boner, and 'tis my desire 1 That you pay the cost, 'twill be a five, And learn to return stray turkeys alive!" Pirst -Sunday Bethel lla m4 Salem, 2 :30 p m; IClark's Chapel, r Hiii, ,fn 2:30 pr- jit ; 7:30 p. m. Second Sunday Snow a. m. ; Riverview, Iotla, 7 ;30 p. m. Z7""ZI" Third Sunday Clark's Chapel, 11 a. iri;YSaleni,2:30 p m. Bethel, 7:30 p. m. FourthEunday Iotlaril tn-! Oakdale, 2 :30-pi-m.Snow HilL 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. at all churches,n.circuit except at Salem ChurchrwherunycJvQorjeM at 1:30 p. m. The small mutual exchange oper ated by poultry farmers of the Valdese community in Burke coun ty did a thirty thousand dollar business during the past year. Now Is the Tifty to Start The Klondyke Guernsey herd in Surry County averaged 448 pounds of fat per cow for the past year, reports county agent J. W. Craw ford. This record includes dry cows as well as those in production. "ANNO U N 6E M E NT Vt, f CARD OF THANKS i We wish to thank our friends, neighbors, doctors and nurses for their help and many deeds of kind ness shown us . during the sick ness and death of our mother. Al so for the beautiful offerings. . MR. PIERCE DEAL, ALEX DEAL, WILLIAM DEAL, MISS ELIZABETH DEAL, MISS CALLIE DEAL, MISS ANGIE DEAL, MRS. F. R. FULLBRIGHT, ,RS. WEAVER LANDRUM. Highlands Auto Service takes this opportunity to thank you for your patronage during 1932 with the hope that you will continue to let us serve you during 1933. . '. Gasoline will be sold on a strict cash basis at this garage beginning with1 the new year. We have found this step to be necessary and hope it will incon venience none of our customers. ' We have for sale an Oldsmobile, 1926 model, for an extremely low price. It is in good condition. Come in and look it over. We are the Highlands agency for the Anderson Steam Laundry. Bring your suits, dresses, etcr here and we will have them cleaned for you. v Taxi Service a 1 Expert Repair Work and Welding ;- , I Specialty HIGHLANDS AUTO SERVICE J. A. HINES LOAN STOCK 4 V Sf'RIES OF BUltDINi ;J " . 'now opw -PIIE Macon County BuildirigkndLoan Associa jA tion opened its 32nd. rles f installment stock on January 1, 1933. Tiistock may be bought on three different plans': 1. By paying 12c each cTmralate-$10Hn:iibouT cu weel you can ac-' 2. By paying 25 cents eaihfwek you can ac mulate $100 in six years atiof for months. 3. By paying 50 cents eithwe you can ac cumulate $100 in three years and x months. THE BUILDING AND LOiW PAN IS THE EASIEST AND SAFEST ;AY TO " save MOhEY r -y Macon Gountyf Eiilding i & Loan Ass Office6vef Banki Fndin ocation FARMERS! Keep up with the NEWS By Reading 1 tm- ' ' THE F R M K I P R E S S you have es. We wij riptions for ti cash, lrinrr us Irish How 50 cent, a bushel on ilk d potatoes. . -Adv. " '1. '" )