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Reader Interest Each copy of The ress is read by an average of more than 5 persons. Established 1885 The Oldest North Car olina Newspaper West of Buncombe County. PROGRESSIVE LIIIERAL - INDEPENDENT VOL. LI V, NO. 49 FRANKLIN, N. C. THURSDAY, DEC 7, 1939 $1.50 PER YEAR LISTERS FOR 1941 TAXES New Law Requires That Property Be Listed . In January At the regular monthly meeting of the board of county commis sioners held Monday, tax listers were named for the various town ships in the county to list all prop erty for 1940 taxes. Under the tax act passed at the 1939 session of the general as sembly, property must be listed ' in January instead of April as heretofore, and listers are rcquir- ed to enter all property as of Jan i. uary 1, 1940. The lister, are as follows: Franklin Alex Moore. Millshoal Paul Amnions. Kllijay-C. B. Bryson. Sugarfork Ezra Shook:- Highlands Jack Potts. Flats Earl Dryman. Smithbridge Alex Gabe and John Howard. - Cartoogechaye B. B. Lenoir, Jr. Nantahala Lee Baldwin. Burningtown Jim Ramsey. Cowee Carr Bryson. Dr. Padgett Warns About Contagious Diseases By DR. P. C. PADGETT AtiUnt District Health Officer Each fall and winter we expect an .increase in colds, grippe, and various contagious diseases. This fall has proved to be no exception, for already we have had a number of cases of scarlet fever and whooping cough as well as scat tered cases of chicken pox in the county. Recently there have been several cases, of measles in one section of the county. Ihese cases resulted from contact with cases . in a neighboring .county. Certain common ' sense precau tions should be taken by all par ents in the fall and winter to safeguard their children from con Ugiotvs diseases. All unnecessary ' contacts of their children with known or suspected cases of con tagion should be discouraged by A parents. They should keep their children from homes where contag " ious diseases are present and take no chances. The 'Old belief that "sooner or later they must have the disease the sooner the better" is a dangerous one, for the long er the child is protected from contracting the disease the better able will he be to withstand ' complications. The greatest death rate from childhood diseases is in the very young and the death rate decreases as the ages increase. In one home near Highlands there have occurred seven cases of typhoid fever in the past few months. All of these cases might easily have been prevented by "vaccination. After the first three cases occurred vaccination was of fered the other members of the household but they refused. Since then all have taken the disease. Thus far we have had no diph theria or smallpox and should never have another case for a case of smallpox, diphtheria or typhoid fever is always proof of . neglect. There is an effective vac cination against each . that is free to aa who will have it. It is the duty of the head of each family to report the occur rence of any illness suspicious of . being contagious to the health de partment immediately as it is dis , covered. Only when contagion is properly and rapidly reported is 'it possible for the health officials K -y to do their part most effectively. fr Contagious disease control is a community problem and without the cooperation of all the citizenry no health department can properly solve the problem of preventing the spread of disease. Macon Circuit To Have Quarterly Conference Rev. W. L. Hutchins, district superintendent of the Waynesville district, will hold the first quarter ly conference of the Macon Cir cuit Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, x December 10, at the Union Metho dist church. All officials are urged to be present as this is a very important conference. . i j 14 ' IPr Shopping iikfif Supports Allies t v 4 i V y?'. '.' PC; talltL tlllliill Franco-British prestige In the Bal kans was strengthened when Ru mania's King Carol named George Tatarescu to the premiership, suc ceeding Constantine Argetoianu, whose cabinet resigned after refus ing; Germany concessions on oil and foodstuffs. Tatarescu, former Ru manian ambassador to France, is strongly pro-ally. PEOPLE URGED TO BUY SEALS Most Of Money Received Is Expended In County By Mri. Josephine D. Gaines Macon County PuMic Health Nurt This year marks the 34th anni versary of the sale of tuberculosis .seals and inaugurates the annual nation-wide educational campaign against tuberculosis. This " will be the fourth year Macon county lias cooperated in this program. Tuberculosis ' is an ancient disr ease, yet today it remains the chief cause of death among young people, however there has been a vast decrease in its occurence in the past 10 years. The knowledge ot tuberculcwus and its application is responsible for the decline of this malady. Only by the spread and use of this knowledge are we going to protect our own lives, the lives of our children and our neighbors. ' The sale of the Christmas health seals has been a big factor in help ing decrease the death rate in the United States. The sale of the seals is not just a way to make money, it is a way in which every one can do his bit in the battle against this great foe. Let us again borrow from that great let ter which introduced the Health Seal to America: "We know that the seal is not good for postage but that in every other way it is good for the man who buys it and puts it on his letters; for the clerk who cancels the letters with a glad thought for little children with every whack; for the post man who delivers it with a smile as broad and as good as Christ mas itself, and Last of all for the annals of history, the nation-wide campaign against tuberculosis." The county receives 75 per cent of the money that is collected from seal sales. The teachers and school children throughout the county assist the chairman in sell ing these seals each year. Last year under the direction of the local seal sales chairman. Professor O. F. Summer, High lands, a total of $33.51 was left at the disposal of the health de partment to be used for the care and 1 prevention of tuberculosis in this county. This fund was effec tively used in buying sputum cups and containers, disinfectant solu tion, diagnostic and . check up X ray pictures and in securing medi cines prescribed by the attending physicians. One patient was sup plied with the necessary bed and personal linens, another was af forded transportation to a sana torium where she received treat ment. These are a few of the de mands placed upon the .seal funds. These funds are invariably used in homes where need is greatest. The whole-hearted support of all citizens of Macon county is sought to make this campaign a success. Use your pennies for a great cause I Our goal is .set for $60 this year. Buy Christmas Health Seals to use on your Christmas gifts and letters to show you are doing your part to conquer an enemy. , Prof. O. F. Summer has been reappointed chairman for Macon county, and Mrs. Helen Macon has been named chairman for Franklin. Highlands bought seals in 1938 to the amount of $28.5), and Franklin $21.75. World Interest Centers On Struggle In Finland The interest of the world has beeii centered upon Finland dur ing the past week where the peo ple of that small nation aire fight ing desperately against the invad ing Russians. , Russian troops invaded Finland last Friday and bombed Helsinki, the capital, killing , many civilians and inflicting great property dam age. The .Finns, though hopelessly outnumbered, arc fighting heroic ally, and are reported to be hold ing the Keds on land and sea and in the air. .Many Russian planes' have been brought down, and it is claimed that 25,000 casualties have been suffered by the Red army. Severe winter weather is aiding the Finns, who are accustomed to maneuvering in Arctic cold. It is reported i.iat many young Russian flyer, ha. e mutinied and refused to take up their planes, and that older pilots have been called for service against the Finns. Finnish -communists have set up a government in territory occupied by the Russians' and this govern ment has been recognized by .Mos cow, but it is estimated that 95 per cent of the Finnish people are opposed to communism and are determined to fight tu the last. The - Scandinavian countries, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, are apprehensive and are speeding defense preparations, though hop ing to preserve their neutrality. Large numbers of men in all three countries are volunteering for serv ice in the Finnish army. The invasion of Finland has aroused a storm of protest from the United States. Great Britain, Italy and the South American re publics, and President Roosevelt issued a strong statement condemn ing the Russian action and calling upon American manufacturers to make no more shipments of air craft to Russia, thus placing the Soviet government under a "moral embargo." The manufacturers state that they will cooperate fully with the President in the matter. RUSSIA WARNED NOT TO MOVE INTO BALKANS Authoritative Italian sources have warned that Italy will intervene if Russia attempts to .duplicate her Baltic policy in the Balkans, lit is expected that Russia will attempt to make a quick finish in Finland and will join with Germany in a division of Rumania, after which the Reds will push ther drive for control of the Balkan countries. As The World Turns A Brief Survey of Current Events In State, Nation and Abroad. GOVERNORS MEET IN ASHEV1LLE Governors of four states Hoev of North Carolina. Cooper of Ten nessee, Cone of Florida and Uixon of Alabama meet in Asheville to day (Thursday) for a conference as a committee of the southern governors' conference on the ad justment of freight rates in the south. CLOSE 6b PELLEY'S TRAIL Early apprehension of William Dudley Pelley, leader of the Silver Shirts and publisher in Asheville of Nazi propaganda, who has been in hiding- tor several months, is forecast by investigators of the Dies committee. Pelley is wanted to appear before the Dies com mittee in connection with subver sive activities and in Asheville on several indicnients. SOUTHERN RAILWAY OUT OF THE RED President Ernest E. Norris of the Southern Railway announces that this railroad lonir in the red has pulled out and this year has earned approximately $5,000,000. DEADLOCK CONTINUES The strike of the Carolina Litrht and Power company electrical workers in Asheville which has continued for a week is reported as .still deadlocked, as representa tives of the utility firm and em ployees continued negotiations. U. S. Labor Conciliator John L. Con nor is assisting in efforts to bring about a solution of the differences. . U. S. HESITATES TO BREAK WITH MOSCOW The United "States will not sever relations with Russia, but will not recognize any Russian conquest accomplished , by force, has been The government controlled Rus sian press is calling upon Rumania to agree to a mutual aid pact if she wants to avoid being drawn into the war, and the Rumanian government is reported i to be willing to examine any definite proposals. Great Britain and France have pledged military aid to Ru mania in case of aggression by other powers, but it is -doubtful whether this would be effective under present conditions in Europe. GERMANY HArIThIT BY BLOCKADE One of Germany's foremost- eco nomic experts, Emil Helferrich, writing in Field Marshal G-.-er-ing's publication, admits, that the British and French blockade has strangled German trade. . German ships, he said, are interned in more than 100 harbors all over the globe, and enormous' quantities of goods manufactured for shipment on orders are overflowing the warehouses of German, seaports. No goods can" move in or out of Germany by sea, and the expected food and raw materials from Rus sia are not arriving in sufficient quantities to counteract the effects. of the blockade. The noted eco nomist paints a gloomy picture, and there is much speculation as to why his statement was passed by the censors. ALLIES GAINING IN FIGHT ON SUBMARINES Winston Churchill, first lord of the admiralty, told the British house of commons -Wednesday that destruction of submarines was proceeding at a rate faster than they could be replaced. He stated that two to four enemy undersea craft were being sunk each week, and that defense measures against Nazi mines were proving effective. Several vessels have been sunk by submarines, mines and raiders during the week, but losses ,seem to be decreasing as defense mea sures become more effective. NO ACTIVITY REPORTED ON WESTERN FRONT Reports from . the western front are meager and the ominous' quiet continues. Even artillery action and raiding parties seem to have been discontinued. British and Franch commanders state that they have no intention of sacrificing men in offensive action, and that they prefer to starve the Germans out rather than shoot them. The first move seems to depend upon the Germans, and they are not ex pected to i attack in force except as a last resort. indicated in semi-official quarters. The administration considers that world peace and the best interests of the U. S. would not be served by a diplomatic break. '. HORTON CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR Lieut. Gov. Wilkins Ferryman Horton of Pittsboro has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of North Carolina, This is the first formal announcement in the gubernational race of 1940. HIGHWAY NO. 70 RE-LOCATED Petitions of citizens of Black Mountain that Highway No. 70 retain its present route 'between Swanannoa and Black Mountain were refused by a committee of the stale highway commission yes terday. The engineers, it was said, would follow the route that would provide the cheapest and best road. . , :.'-" SLAYER AGAIN AT LARGE, Winnie Ruth Judd, trunk slayer in the state hospital at Phoenix, Ariz., has again escaped, and so far, has eluded capture. DEWEY OPENS CAMPAIGN Thomas E, Dewey of New York last night opened his campaign for the GOP nomination for president in a speech broadcast from Min neapolis, with an attack on New Deal policies. , HOBOES EXPEL REDS The Rambling Hobo Fellowship of America, meeting in Yankton, S. D., has sent documents announc ing severance of "diplomatic rela tions" with hoboes of Russia, Ger many, Italy and Japan to the em (Goatinuod on ' Pay Eight) Locals Win From Sylva High School Thanksgiving Day Willi Frank llig'iloii monopoliz ing t.i fensive honors, Franklin lii.-ii chalked up a 20 to 0 triumph Thanksgiving' day over Sylva high School, lligdon scored two of the three Franklin touchdowns anil galloped 80 yards to place the ball on rh.- one-yard line, from where luhir sored, the third. The first two markers" climaxed sustained marches of 50 and Ail vards. Good .Sylva punting kept Frank in at bay in the first hall and a fine passing attack .threatened to pay off. But both were overbal anced ly lligdon s line peitorin- ance in the last two periods. MACON COURT MET MONDAY Judge Pless Presiding; Criminal Cases Being Tried The December term of Macon j county' superior court convened .wuiiuuy morning at 10 o clock, with Judge J. Will I'les, Jr., of Marion, presiding and Solicitor John Queen on hati'd to look ofter the interests of the state. After the jurors were sworn and the grand jury drawn, Judge Pies delivered an able and comprehen sive charge to the grand jurors, and the court took up the criminal docket which contains many minor cases, mostly driving drunk and possession of liquor. The grand jury as drawn . for this term is as follows : Gus Leach, foreman; J. C. Gib son, Fred A. Edwards, Thad Pat ton, C. W. Willis, C. C. Sutton, Oscar Carpenter, W. P. Rickman, Ed R. Mason, Claude Calloway, George Gibson, J. H. Sellers,' Lawrence Bryson, J. L. Gibson, L. C. Rice, Onier Elmore, Prichard Russell and Roy B. Vanhook. Criminal Docket The following cases had been disposed of up to Wednesday night. Dewey Waters, of Nantahala, charged with abandonment. 'Two year sentence which was .suspend ed contingent upon payment to clerk of court of. $20 per month for use of Waters' wife and chil dren. Willard McClure. driving drunk. Suspended sentence on payment of $50 and costs. Albert Potts, driving drunk, plea of guilty. Sentence deferred until later in week. Aaron Hedden, driving drunk. Sentence suspended : on payment of $50 and costs. ' Claude Cowart, driving drunk, plea of guilty. Six months' sen tence suspended on . payment of $75 "and costs. License revoked for one year. Put on good behavior for six months. Charles White, of Bryson City, and Charlie Chambers, of Sylva. found guilty of assault with 'deadly weapons as the result of a fight at a tourist camp operated by White on Cowee mountain on July 10, 1938. Marshall Keever, of Sylva, charged with being an ac cessory, was found not guinty. Chambers was fined $25 and half of costs. Sentence of White de ferred until later in week. Ed Russell, J. D. Russell, Bill Munger and Wayne Lowe, liquor case. Ed Russell plead guilty to owning still, and J. D. Russell, Wayne Lowe and Bill Munger went to trial. Russell and Lowe were found guilty of possession of liquor and Bill Munger was found not guilty. Sentence defer red until later. . Bill Munger and Wayne Low, charged with breaking, entering and larceny in Highlands. Found guilty. Sentence deferred. It is thought that the criminal docket will be finished before the end of the week. Father And Son Banquet Saturday Night Saturday, December 9, the F. F. F, Jboys of Franklin are giving a banquet for their fathers. The boys have been sticking their feet under papa's table but this, is one time papa is sticking his feet under the boys' table. The supper is to be served by Mrs. O'Neil and her' Home Eco nomic girls. There is to be music by the Sleepy Valley Boy.s. Speeches are to be made by the agriculture boys and some of the outstanding . citizens of - Macon county. Berlin Welch, Reporter. BURNS FATAL TO MRS. WEBB Highlands Woman Killed, Two Others Hurt In Fire Thursday Mrs. - Lou Welih, 50, of 'High lands, died in Angel. .hospital at 5 u'cl ik hist Thursday morning of burns suffered two hours before where lire destroyed the home of her brother, Lawrence . Hicks, with whom she resided. Mr. Hicks and his daughter, Sue, II, also suffered burns. Two ,-inall Soils of Mr. llicks escaped without injury. The flames, believed to have been caused by a defective Hue r by hot ashes, were discovered .by Ron ald Jiaty, 2(i. a neighbor, at J o'clock. He rushed to the house to give the alarm to the five occu pants who were asleep.' Mr. Hicks, awakened a few mo ments before, the kitchen walls fell in, i old his twv sons, who were with him in a downstairs room, to go outside; then he rushed up .slairs to awaken his sister, Mrs. Webb, and his daughter, Sue., who were sleeping in the same room, .'amped FVom Window He ami his daughter attempted to go down the stairs, but were forced back by flames. Telling his sister to jump also, he, and his daughter jumpvd from a window 20 feet to the ground. Mrs. VVebb suffered 'burns as she attempted to go down , the stairs and being driven back by flames, was delayed in reaching the window. She finally managed to reach it and, fainting, fell across the windowsill. Mr. Baty, placing a ladder under the window, managed, with the help of other neighbors, to lower Mrs. Webb to the ground. Her' bodv all over with the excention nf a small portion of her waist where he lell across the windowsiil. . Mrs. Webb. Sue Hicks, and Mr Hicks were placed in automobiles and rushed to Angel hospital at Franklin where .Mrs. Webb died at 5 o'clock. Although ,she is suffering from serious burns. Dr. Angel said that Sue Hicks is expected to recover if complications do not develop. Mr. Hicks' burns, while painful, are not serious. He suffered burns on the arms, hands, and legs, a sprained left ankle and a cut on the right foot. The sprain and cut were received when he jumped from the second .story window. Highlands volunteer firemen re sponded to the alarm, but were hampered in fighting the flames because their hose was not long enough lo reach from the nearest hydrant to the house. The house was on Laurel street north of Main street. Wife If In Hospital Mrs. Hicks, wife of Lawrence Hicks, is a patient in! a Winston Salem hospital. The family had planned to go for her later in the day. Mr. Hicks is an employe of the state highway and public works commission. Mrs. Webb was .employed in the lunch room of the Highlands school. Her husband is dead. Funeral services for Mrs. Webb were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the Macedonia Baptist church at Satolah, Ga., eight miles from Highlands. Burial was in Rogers cemetery. She is survived by five sons, Floyd and Louie, of Highlands, and Harold, Clyde, and Harmon, of South Carolina; one daughter, Mrs.. Harry Baty, of Highlands; two brothers, Lawrence and James Hicks, of Highlands, and two sis ters, Mrs. Barney Wilson and Mr,s. Preston Ncaly. Macon county employees of the .state highway -department have raised a fund of about $150 for Mr. Hicks to make up in part for the loss he sustained when his home burned. Lions Plan Christmas Activities At Meeting Monday evening the Franklin Lions Club saw the first signs of Christmas come from ' behind a good steak dinner at Cagle's Cafe. The business part of the meet ing concerned plans for Christmas activity and the opportunity for helping the TVA Bookmobile while in Macon county. Joel Tompkins presided in the absence of President Angel. The business was followed by several Christmas carols sung by two guests, Mrs. Frank Bloxham and Ben Woodruff, manager of the Western Carolina Telephone company,
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