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1 nub acommi INDEPENDENT PROGRESSIVE LIBERAL VOL. LIU, NO. 46 FRANKLIN, NrC THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 1938 $1.50 PER YEAR 111! m OlllliN MASS MEETING DRAWMROWD Social Welfare Problems Discussed By State Leaders A large gathering of citizens, not only from the immediate vicinity, but from more distant places in the county, including a number from Highlands, attended the mass meeting sponsored by the Council of Social Agencies at the Franklin Methodist church on Monday eve ning. The' occasion was arranged for addresses made by representatives of the state department of charities and public welfare, Raleigh, on the invitation of Mrs. EloUe G. Franks, county superintendent of public wel fare and the council. The chairman, Mrs J. W. C. Johnson, outlined the purpose of the Council of Social Agencies as being an opportunity not only for the workers to know each other and obtain a better knowledge of their work and prob lems, but also to help the entire citizenship to become acquainted with all agencies for social better ment working in the county, with all those added benefits that come through mutual" understanding and cooperation. ' ; , . Nathan Yell ton Speaka Nathan H. Yellton, state director of public assistance, explained the present status of old age assistance, which is provided for by the fed eral government furnishing , one half of the funds, the state and county one-fourth, respectively, Mr. Yellton also .spoke of the "construc tive work accomplished by aid to dependent children, which 1 is oper ated on a one-third basis ; federal, state and county funds contributed in equal amounts. This enables a large percentage of fatherless chil dren to remain in the homes where support would be otherwise inade quate, rrhe necessity of larger ap propriations from the legislature for the extension of aid was cited by Mr. Yellton. Mrs. W. B. Ay cock, director of county organizations of public wel fare, commended Macon county on its organization and spirit of co operation, stating that the Council of Social Agencies that makes more efficient through cooperation the (Continued on Paga Eight) Churches To Join In Thanksgiving Service The annual Thanksgiving service for the churches, of the community will be held in the franklin Mem odist church at 9 o'clock on Thanks giving morning with the Rev. C. F. Rogers, pastor of the Baptist church, bringing a special message. Various ministers of the commun ity will take, part in. the service with the members of the various choirs furnishing the music. A special offering will be receiv ed for the orphanages of the churches represented. The public is cordially invited to attend. Moose Lodge To Give Box Supper And Dance The Moose lodge of Franklin will sponsor a box supper . and cake walk, followed by a free square dance at . the agricultural building Friday night, November 18, begin ning at 8 o'clock. The proceeds will go to the school lunch room and the Macon county Christmas tree. There will be no admission charge and the public Is invited to attend. St. Agnes Auxiliary To Hold Food Sale The Woman's Auxiliary of St, Agnes' church will hold a Thanks giving food sale on Wednesday, November 23, at the Nantahala Power & Light company's office. A large variety of food will be offered for sale. Orders, for special foods will be filled if customers will notify Mrs, W. H. Sellers or Mrs, Frank Bloxham of their needs, School Buses In Macon County Operate At Very Low Cost Figures given out by M. D. Bil lings, county superintendent of schools, show that the 10 buses serving the schools in Franklin and Highlands are operated at extremely low cost. -" The average operating cost per mile of -school buses over the en tire state is given .0697, while those of Macon county are costing only .0344, less than half the state aver age. ; Mr. Billings attributes the low cost of operation in this county to the careful handling of the vehicles by the 10 drivers and the skillful work of the mechanics who service them. These merhanics are L. . B. Phillips, of Franklin, and W. A. Bryson, of Highlands, The information in regard to the average cost of operation over the state and in Macon county was contained in a letter to Mr. Bill ings from the state school commis sion at Raleigh. . PANTHERS LOSE TO MURPHY 12-6 Locals Played Excellent Game But Luck Was Against Them The Franklin football team suc cumbed last Friday to one of its most powerful opponents, the Mur phy Bulldogs. It was a thrilling game for the spectators. First one team was ahead and then the other. At the beginning of the game, it looked; as though . the Panthers would make a clean sweep to vic tory as six first downs were made before the whistle blew for the end of, the first . quarter, and gain was made on every play. Not until the second quarter did the Panthers make the first touchdown of the game, when John Slagle carried the ball across the goal line.. At the half, the score was 6-6, Murphy having scored a touch down after a punt was blocked on her twenty-yard line. The home team approached closely her goal twice, and four minutes before the game was over, it looked as though Franklin, with its fierce aerial at tack, would score again, but Lady Luck frowned on the Franklin boys and cut short their final desperate effort for victory, the score being 12-6. Higdon, Hunnicutt, and Slagle were outstanding in the backfield, each making several long runs. The line was weaker than usual on account of the absence of Cap tain Charles Setser, valuable center, who played excellently in every game. It was evident that the Panthers felt his loss greatly. In the line, Harry Higgins played the best game he has played this season. Franklin Meet Syhra Hara Friday When the Golden Hurricane of Sylva invades the Franklin field here Friday a real contest is ex pected. More than 500 persons ' are ex pected 'to witness this last home game of the season. The heavier Sylva team has the advantage on account of several casualties in the Franklin ' team, including Captain Setsef. Although the Panthers are playing under handicaps, they will enter the game in good spirits with the determina tion to upset the Golden Hurricane. Curb Market To Be Open November 23 Mrs. J. S. Gray, manager of the Franklin curb market, announces that the market will be open on Wednesday, November 23 (the day before Thanksgiving) and also ton Saturday after Thanksgiving. All . who need turkeys are asked to see the ladies at the market and place their orders next Saturday, Dies Suddenly -ft unr m innf YMij,..l VANCE A! BROWNING V. A. BROWNING DIES SUDDENLY Was Head Of Education Division Of Farmers Federation Vance A. Browning, 46, educa tional director of the Farmers Fed eration, and former state senator, was stricken by a heart attack in Raleigh Wednesday morning about 6 o'clock and died within a few minutes. Mr. Browning, who had been for years a leader in the work of the Baptist church in Bry son City, where Jie made his home, was attending the State Baptist convention in Raleigh. Mr. Browning was born in Ma con county, May 6, 1892 and at tended Oak ' Grove elementary school, Iotla high school and Co wee high school. He taught for two years in the Macon county school system, and in 1922 moved to Bryson City. He taught for nine years in the Swain county schools, and held various political offices. In 1923 he was named register of deeds of Swain county, and in 1926 was elected clerk of superior court, a position he held for eight years. He was .sent to the state senate from the 33rd district in 1935, and in August, 1935 was chosen to head the newly-created education depart ment of the Farmers Federation. In this capacity he conducted training schools sponsored by the cooperative, and directed the an nual picnics in the various counties. Friends said his duties were heavy during the past summer, and only last September his physician ad vised him of a heart condition which might become worse. Waa Widely Known Mr. Browning was widely known for his work among young people and his church activities. He had served as superintendent of the Sunday School Interdenomi national association, chairman of the American Red Cross chapter in Swain county, superintendent of the Smoky Mountain and Tennessee River Sunday School associations and for the past 10 years had been Sunday school superintendent of the First Baptist church at Bryson City. Several years ago' Mr. Browning was made on honorary member of the 20th district bar association. Surviving are his widow, the for mer Nannie Bell West; his father, C. R. Browning; four brothers, Harley Browning, Charles Brown ing, Frank Browning, of Macon county! and Humphrey Browning, of Bryson City; and one sister, Mrs. Zeb Morrow, of Andrews. Funeral In Bryaon City The body was token to Bryson City today (Thursday) and funeral services will be ' conducted at 11 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) morning at the First Baptist church there. The Rev. C. W. Rogers will offi ciate, and burial will be' at Oak Grove cemetery in Macon county Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. School Library Adds 1,418. Books During Drive Last Week As a result of the 'book drive by the grades of the high school and the elementary school" during Na tional Book Week, 1,418 new books were added to the school library. The seventh grade entered the race with the high school while the other elementary grades competed separately. Miss Porter's seventh grade gave 413 books. This was the greatest number brought by any one room, so this class received highest recognition. Mr. Moses', ninth grade, contrib uting 208 books, was the next high est winner in high school. , Of the elementary grades, Mrs. Barrington's fifth grade Was at the top in the race with 108 books. Next to the top came Mrs. Hunter's third grade which brought 65 books. All winning grades were given the privilege of attending free, the football game Friday as a reward for their most worthwhile service to the school. The teachers and pupils are all proud of the many interesting and valuable books which were added to the library during the book drive, and the books brought by each room are appreciated whether they were few or many. Among the books received were some early editions of Dickens and some McGuf fey readers. These are being catalogued and repaired by WPA workers; Because of the increase in num ber of books and circulation, it has been found necessary to employ, an assistant -librarian furnished 4y START NURSERY SCHOOLMONDAY Project Gets Under Way As Part Of WPA Activities A nursery school was started in Franklin on Monday. This is a project of the WPA recreational program, of which Dr. T. J. O'Neil is the supervisor. The school is being held every morning from 9 to 12 in the agricultural building on Church street. Two competent teachers are in charge to supervise the activities of the children. The advisory com mittee of the project is headed by the Rev. Frank Bloxham. Since this is a WPA program all labor necessary is furnished. Ma terials,, however, must be donated, and are the responsibility of the advisory committee.' There is no charge to the parents of the. chil dren who attend the nursery school, so that all funds must be donated or raised by other means. This nursery school fills a great need in Franklin. There are a great many children of pre-school age who need community activity and who will greatly enjoy playing and learning together. All children of this age are welcome. Parents are urged to bring or to send their children to the agricultural building any morning except Saturday. All persons who will contribute money or materials can help this project to be a large factor in the county educational 'program. J. M. Rimmer Passes At Home In Mebane News was 'received in Franklin this (Thursday) morning of the death of J. M. Rimmer at Mebane. Mr. Rimmer was the father of Dr. R. M. Rimmer, of Franklin, and Dr. and Mrs. Rimmer have been in Mebane for .several days-at his bed side. Funeral services were held in Mebane this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. Rimmer has the sympathy of all his Franklin friends in his. bereavement. RED CROSS ROLL CALL Work Started November 11; New Officers Nominated The annual Red Cross roll call opened in Franklin and Macon county last Friday morning, No vember 11. Supplies and final instructions were given to the workers at a get together and supptr rrr the Amer ican Legion hall Thursday evening. Following the supper the meejifc was called to order by the RcVr Harry S. Williams, chairman. A skit, "Setting the Goal," was given by several of the workers under the direction of Mrs. Helen Macon. Those taking part in the skit were; Miss Josephine Dixon, Mrs. J. E. Perry, Dr. W. E. Furr, L. B. Liner, J. R. .Wells, the Rev. H. S. Wil liams, and Hayes E. Overcash. Miss Jpesphine Dixon, county health nurse, made a short talk on hygiene and care of the sick in the rural homes. Mrs. Eloise G. Franks, county welfare superintendent, spoke on the welfare work done in the county. -The Rev. Frank Bloxham, for mer roll call chairman of Macon county, spoke mainly on the work of the Red Cross. Among the workers are: Mrs. Ray Brandt, Mrs. H. E. Church, Mrs. Martha C. Shields, Mrs. Hen ry Slagle, Mrs. Helen Macon, Miss Jennie Gilliam, Mrs. Harry S. Hig gins, Mrs. Carl P. Caibe, Mrs. Lester, Conley. Mrs. enrWoodniff, Mrs. J. C. Wright, Mrs. J. E. Per ry, Miss Josephine Dixon, Mrs. J. D. Franks, Mrs. Ray Swan son, Mrs. W. H. Sellers, Charley Russell, Dr. J. E. Perry, and others of Franklin ; the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. DuPree, the Rev. W. F. Beadle, Mrs. Frank Potts, and Mrs. Thompson, of Highlands. 1 Naw Officer NorainaUd The nominating committee, com posed of J. E. Perry, Mrs. Pearl Wright and Mrs. Eloise G. Franks, recommended the election of the following officers for the ensuing year : ' , . Chairman, Harley R. Cabe, Frank lin; vice-chairman, James C. Mell, Highlands ; treasurer, Lawrence Liner, Franklin; secretary, Mrs. Carl P. Cabe, Franklin; home service-secretary, Dr. W. E. Furr, Franklin; disaster relief. Rev. Frank Bloxham, Franklin; first aid and life .saving, Miss Joesphine Dixon, Franklin; Junior Red Crass, Mrs. J. Or Werner, Franklin; Roll Call chairman, Rev. Harry S. Wil liams, Franklin; public information, (publicity). . Mrs. Lester Conley, Franklin; finance committee, Law rence Liner, Henry W. Cabe, the Rev. J. A. Flanagan. Thanksgiving Service To Be Held At St. Agnes Thanksgiving Day will be ob served at St. Agnes church with a service at 9 o'clock in the morning which will not last longer than an hour. The service is arranged at this early hour .so that all may at tend and still have ample time to do other necessary things or to go on trips to other places.. An address will be given by the Rey. Frank Bloxham and all citi zens are urged to attend and begin the day with a note of thankfulness to Almighty God for all the bless ings He has given to us. ; The offering will be sent to the Thompson Orphanage. Episcopal in stitution in Charlotte, to help in the work of feeding and clothing orphan children. Willjam Ingram, of Eugene, Ore., came in last Week to spend the winter with his mother, Mrs. C. L. Ingram, .at her home on Franklin Route 4,
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