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VOL, LV, NO. 20
FRANKLIN, N. C. THURSDAY, MAY 16,1940
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National Colonial Dames
To Erect Marker Here
400th Anniversary Of De
Soto Expedition To
Be Celebrated
News has been received that the
National Society of Colonial Dames
' has chosen Franklin as the' loca
tion of one of the markers com
memorating the route of De Soto
from Florida to the Mississippi.
At the meeting held last Monday
evening to discuss the staging of
a celebration to mark the 4O0ih an
niversary oi De Soto, passing
through Macon county, Mrs. G.
Lyle Jones, of Asheville, repre
senting the Colonial Dames com
mittee of t Buncombe county, out
lined the plan of the national and
state, organizations in regard to
the placing of the, historical mark
er at this point of the route.
Mrs. Jones stated that the Na
tional Society of Colonial Dames
had been invited by Dr. John R.
Swanton, ethnologist 'o'f the Smith
sonian Institution, and member of
the De Soto Expedition commis
sion, to place historical markers
in the states through which De
Soto passed.
The report of the commission to
Congress has definitely located De
Soto's route as passing through ;
Macon county down the Cullasaja
Gorge, crossing the Little Tea
nessee in Franklin. This fact has
led to the choice of Franklin as
the location of the memorial to
be placed in North Carolina.
The date suggested by the North
' Carolina chapter of Colonial Dames
for the ceremonies in connection
with the placing and unveiling of
the marker is June 26. The program
will include the presentation - of
the memorial by Mrs. Walter J
Williamson of Wilmington, presi
dent of the North Carolina Society
of Colon iaF Dames, and its ac
ceptance by Governor Clyde Hoey
ooJehalf of th state. An-address
by an outstanding speaker will be
a feature of the program. An ad
dress by an outstanding speaker
will be a feature of the program,
A statewide interest in this event
of historical significance is expect
ed. The North Carolina Historical
Commission is actively sponsoring
the celebration. Mrs, G. Lyle Jones,
chairman of the Buncombe county
committee of Colonial Dames, and
Mrs. Westray Battle, chairman of
historical activities, both of Ashe
ville, are in charge of securing the
marker, which will be of stone,
bearing a bronze plate with the
historical skech and inscription.
For Representative
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DR. W. A. ROGERS
Dr. Rogers
Candidate For Assembly
States His Stand
William Trammell
From Duke Foundation
Guest Of Hospital
Late. Friday evening the mem
bers of the staff of the Angel hosr
pital entertained physicians from
Macon, Jackson, and Rabun coun
ties, the members of the board of
trustees of the hospital, William
Trammell of the Duke Foundation,
and several businessmen of Frank
lin. Those attending were Drs. W.
H. Woody of East Laporte, J. K.
Stoddard of Cashiers, W. A. Rog
ers of Franklin, J. H. Horeley of
Franklin, F. M. Killian of Frank
lin, J. C. Dover of Clayton, J. A.
Green of Clayton, Lester Neville
of Dillard, and Ben P. Grant of
Franklin, . Rev. I. L. Roberts, A.
B. Slagle, M. D. Billings, R. S.
Jones, G. L. Houk, M. L. Dowdle,
and H. H. Plemmons of Franklin,
and William Trammell of Ander
son, S. C
Following a trout supper, short
talks were given by several, fol
lowed by discussion of affairs per
taining to the hospiul. After a
word of welcome by Dr. Edgar
Angel, the toastmaster, M. D. Bil
lings, w' introduced. An instru
ctive and interesting talk was then
given by the latter comparing the
hospital and medicine of 60 years
ago with those of today. The work
oL Lister, as described by Dr. W.
W. Keen, "the father of American
surgery," was discussed in detail
Following this Drs. Dover, Green,
Stoddard, Rogers, and Mr. Houk
and Mr. Trammell spoke briefly.
Mr. Houk discussed the health of
the school child. Mr. Trammell
spoke on the purpose of the Duke
Endowment, its method of opera
tion, and the conditions necessary
for obtaining aid from this fund.
He also emphasized the fact that
the hospital, since it serves the
community, should receive and en
courage snore support from
churches, civic organizations, and
from tht people oi the county as
whole, . .. . i
Dr. Rogers makes the following
statement to . the voters in the
Democratic primary of May 25,
1940.
As a candidate for Representa
tive for .Macon county, in the Gen
eral Assembly, I desire to make
it clear to all voters that if nomi
nated and elected I pledge myself :
To bend my every effort to re
peal the penalty on taxes. In this
connectiontvcall attention to the
fact thatauring a former term of
service as Representative from Ma
con county, I repealed a penalty
existing on taxes at that time.
L will appoint the five men on
the Board of Education who are
nominated in the Democratic pri
mary. :'. ..H
-f 4 will work toward increased ap
propriation for old age pensions,
and aid to dependent children, so
that more of our deserving peo
ple may have their rightful share
of the benefits of this program.
During my last term I fought, and
was successful, in increasing the
pensions to widows of Confederate
veterans.
It has been spread around this
county that during a previous term
in the legislature, 1 passed a law
regulating the fees for doctors in
maternity cases. This is pure po
litical propaganda and false on the
face of it. There is no. such law. on
the books and never has been.
However, I pledge myself not to
enact any legislation concerning
fees for doctors.
I have represented this counjty
several times and I have never
yet tried to enact spiteful, hurtful
or personal legislation. I do not
propose to start doing this now. I
invite a comparison of my record
in this respect with that of my op
ponents. Past performance is a
better guide than political promises.
I have always tried to work for
the best interests of this county
and state, and will continue to do
so. So far as I am able I will try
to represent all .the people and to
work for their interest. On the
basis of the above I solicit your
vote and confidence that I will
abide by my promises to the letter.
. Respectfully,
W. A. ROGERS
FRANKLIN HIGH
SCHOOLFINALS
Address Given By Judge
Felix Alley; Rev. C. F.
Rogers Preached
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' Judge Felix E. Alley, of Wayn
esville, was principal speaker at the
final exercises of the Franklin high
school on Tuesday evening in the
high school auditorium.. He used
"World of Opportunity" for his
topic. He was introduced by Guy
L, Houk, county superintendent.
Following the address, the an
nouncement of awards andcon
fcrring of the 78 diplomas was
made by W. 'Hi Finley, principal.
The valedictory, "Upholding De
mocracy," was made by Henry
Cabe, Jr., valedictorian and class
president. Miss Otela Bryson, sal-
utatorian, gave the address of wel
come. .';'.' ;.
The Belfoiy plaque for the most
outstanding student was presented
to Henry Cabe, Jr., for scholar
ship, loyalty, and achievement.
Medals were awarded as follows:
Scholastic, Henry Cabe, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry W. Cabe; athletic,
John Setser, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Setser, and activities,
Miss Dorothy Jones daughter of
Air. and Mrs. Gilmer A. Jones..
The Elizabeth Kelly memorial
award for the most outstanding
seventh grade student went to
Inez Crawford, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Gilmer L. Crawford.
"Open Doors was the theme used
by . the Rev. C. F. Rogers, who
preached the baccalaureate sermon
on Sunday evening in the Macon
Theatre auditorium. All the local
churches united in the baccalau
reate service at the theatre. Kev.
1. L. Roberts gave the invocation;
Rev. J. A. Flanagan read the Scrip
ture and prayer was led by Rev.
Frank Bloxham. The seniors sang
their class song, "Follow the
Gleam." Special music was render
ed by a community choir of the
local Churches under the direction
of Mrs. Henry W. Cabe, pianist.
Lee Gravely
Candidate For Governor
Here Wednesday
L. Lee Gravely of Rocky Mount
was in Franklin yesterday making
acquaintances and greeting citizens.
Mr. Gravely is waging a vigorous
campaign on the platform of a
business administration of the
state's business.
In declaring for a third term
for Franklin D. Roosevelt Mr.
Gravely states: "For the past 25
years we have heard a great deal
about how the -federal government
was going to help the farmer, but
the only practical help he has
ever gotten has been from the
present administration headed by
Franklin D. Roosevelt. Therefore,
in this time of uncertainity, both
at home and abroad, we need to
continue his leadership in the ad
ministration of federal affairs
Judge Cathey To Speak
In Franklin Saturday
Judge Sam M. Cathey, Democrat
ic candidate for Congress, will
speak in the Franklin courthouse
on Saturday afternoon. May 18,
at 2:30 o'clock.
Mr. Houk Discovers
Bones Of Indian
In the digging of the foundation
for the Otto school, bones uncov
ered were observed by Guy Houk,
county superintendent.'
On investigation, Mr. Houk dis
covered what he believed to be an
Indian grave, still intact, built of a
layer of small rocks about the
size of a man's fist on top of a
layer, of broken pottery only a
few bones remained.
DEDICATION OF
PARK DOUBTFUL
Due to the intensification of the
war in kurppe, it is doubtful
whether the president cart carry
out his plans to dedicate the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park
on June 11.
C. OF C. MEETING
MONDAY NIGHT
Board Of Directors To Be
Elected At This
Meeting
Macon County Democrats
Elect J. Frank Ray Chairman
For Chairman
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Who Announces for Chairman of
Board of Commissioners
Printed notices are being sent
out to all members of a meeting
for the organization of the Frank
lin Chamber of Commerce on Mon
day evening at the courthouse at
8 o'clock.
The committee appointed at last
week's meeting to collect member
ships for a Franklin Chamber of
Commerce reports that practically
every business firm in and near
Franklin and also a large number
of individuals have paid their mem
bership dues. The sum collected
assures the carrying out -of exten
sive plans , for publicity and hos
pitality. The meeting on Monday evening
will complete organization with the
election of a board of directors
who will have active charge of the
chamber's activities' for the coming
year. ' .
The information booth is ready
for service, it is reported, and the
steamer is to be placed across Main
street in front of the booth has
been made and is ready to be
placed.
The following committee has se
cured memberships : J. E. S.,
Thrope, chairman, Tom Angel,
Ben McGlamery, Alf Higdon, Jim
Perry; Frank Bloxham, Bob Gaines,
Jess Conley, Bill Moore and Bill
Sloan.
Frank I. Murray
Runs On Past Record
Frank I. Murray, who announces
his candidacy for re-election to
the office of chairman of county
commissioners this week, states
that his; platform is for economy.
As present chairman Mr. Murray
offers to continue on his previous
record of service.
Party Passes Resolution
For Renomination
Of Roosevelt
and
Clayton Wins
From Franklin In Double
Header Game Here
As The World Turns
A Brief Survey of Current Events In State, Nation
and Abroad.
Streets Closed -For
Asphalt
The following streets, which
are being put into condition, for
Sksphalt, are closed :
West Main, from Log Cabin
Garage to the Creamery; Bid
well, from West Main to Lyle.
Bidwell street will be closed
through to Harrison within a
few days.
The actual pouring of asphalt
will begin next week.
The cooperation of all drivers
is requested, especially on the
streets that have loose rock.
Fifteen miles per hour should be
the maximum speed over all
streets under construction.
WAR NEWS
Swift and terrible warfare with
appalling loss of life marks this
week's war news; Winston Church
ill has succeeded Neville Chambet
lain as Prime Minster of Great
Britain, and a new war cabinet
composed of Conservatives, Liber
als and Laborites has been form
ed. The occupation of most of Nor
way by the) Nazis has been lol
lowed by the occupation of Den
mark and the overwhelming of
resistance in the Netherlands.
The German motorized forces
and air onslaught cut Holland in
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nait as yueen wuncmuu ucu
with her family and staff last
Monday to London, where she has
set up a temporary government
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THURSDAY'S WAR
SUMMARY
Hitler congratulates troops for
five-day Dutch conquest, as the
swift German war machine drives
to Louvain, 16 miles from the
Belgian capital, with Belgian-Allied
forces fighting to stem Ger
man tides. Nazis threaten bom
bardment of Brussels.
The French say the "situation
is serious but not critical" as Ger
mans pierce Allied positions north
of Sedan through the outer forti
fications of the Maginot line. A
titanic battle is now raging as re
inforced French troops battle des
perately to stem the tide of Ger
many's attack.
In Rome and-Allied demonstra
tions bait while Mussolini gives
no clue to Italy's next move.
Alexandria reports thit the Al
lied battle fleet has put to sea
for maneuvers in the Mediterran
ean as thousands of fearful Italians
leave Egypt.
Washington President Roose
velt spoke over a worldwide hook
up as he delivered his National
Defense message to Congress to
day asking for 896 millions for
army, navy, airplanes, anti-aircraft
guns, and emergency needs to meet
the world crisis, so that Americas
security might be rendered abso
lute. He asked Americans to re
cast their thinking to meet the
amazing speed of modern destrcc
tive forces. "Defense cannot be
static, it must' be dynamic to meet
whatever crisis that may arise."
With the ideal and objective of
peace, Congress and the President
must constitute a .team in defense
of the land, he said. We must
stand ready with our service and
our lives "for the maintenance of
American liberty."
"Our security is not in weapons
alone . . . but in the character of
a free people that they themselves
have built ... to defend it at any
costs . . . a people that put their
trust in God."
AMBASSADOR JOSEPHUS
DANIELS IN WASHINGTON
En route to Raleigh from Mexi
co City, Ambassador and Mrs.
Daniels lunched with the presi
dent Wednesday and has made the
following statement: "If sentiment
in the U. S. is reflected in Wash
ington, Franklin D. Roosevelt will
be nominated almost unanimously
on the first ballot"
HOUSE APPROVES PENSIONS
FOR WORLD WAR
DEPENDENTS
The House voted Monday to pay
(CoBttWMd Par Eight)
Clayton's augmented all-stars
came to town Sunday and proceed
ed to take both games of a double-
header from the faltering Frank
lin club. In the opening game the
visitors cut loose with their full
power in the first inning, combin
ing five hits and two walks to
chase over five runs6ff the speed
ball offerings of "Weeds" Higdon
The Franklin ace was never able
to settle down consistently, giving
up another run in the second in
ning, three more in the fourth and
the final two in the fifth. From
the sixth inning on out he gained
control of th! situation but the
damage had been done. Franklin
pecked along to push over five
runs but missed several oppor
tunities to score when base run
ners were left stranded because of
the inability to consistently solve
the twirling of two Clayton pitch
ers. '
Jn the abbreviated night-cap the
fans saw a different brand of ball.
"Phantom Phil" McCollum took
mound for the local club and for
seven innings his portside slants
had the Clayton sluggers baffled.
It was a tough one for the little
southpaw to lose as a very close
decision at' the plate cut off what
would have, proved to be the win
ning run. An error allowed, a
Clapton runner to score from third
in the sixth inning but Franklin
came( back to tie" it up in the
seventh when Whitmire reached
first on an error and took second
on a passed ball. From second he
scored on "Ole Hoss" Duvall'shard
double to left-center. The game
went into the 8th inning when
Clayton put together a hit and an
error to push across the winning
run and taking the game 2 to 1.
The tireless Higdon took over the
catching assignment in the second
game and hit one of the longest
hits seen this year when he der
ricked one over the short left field
wall, the ball hitting up on the
hill by the old Jim . Burrell . man
sion. Franklin is scheduled to meet
Hazelwood Sunday afternoon at the
school field and it is expected that
a large crowd will be on hand for
the games.
LawEag Batters
AtBat Hits
Nichols 17
Higdon ... 23
Duvall 21
Duncan ... 31
Tmub Standing
Won Lost
4 3
Pitching Standing
Won Lost
Nichols 2 1
Higdon L2 1
McCollum 0 1
6
8
7
10
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Frank Kay, Franklin attorney ,
former representative in the
general assembly, was unanimously
elected chairman of the Macon
county Democratic executive com
mittee, at a meeting held in the
courthouse on Saturday afternoon.
Miss Lassie Kelly, vice-chairman
and Mrs. Lola ..P. Barrington, were
reelected. The meeting was pre
sided over by Dr. W. A. Rogers.
Dr. Rogers, candidate for repre
sentative in the general assembly,
who has been chairman of the ex
ecutive committee for the past 32
years, resigned prior to the elec
tion. He told of the growth of the
party during this period. He said
when he was first elected to this
office, that the county was 65 per
cent Republican and today the ma
jority was 285 per cent Democrat
ic. He expressed his appreciation ,
to the group for their loyal sup
port and cooperation while he serv
ed in this capacity, and while he
was resigning office, he would give
his time and support to the party
in every way possible, ,
Resolution Adopted
Mr. Ray endorsed the following
resolutions which were unanimous
ly adopted by the large crowd
present: . v
Whereas, seven years ago the
Democratic party brought to the
leadership of this nation a Presi
dent whose vision, wisdom, human-,
ity and statesmanfihip lifted the
American people from the depths
of depression and despondency to
the high place of recovery and.
hope; and
Whereas, in this time of ' fear,
and amidst the horrors of war
abroad, the American people look
to Franklin Delano Roosevelt to
protect us and preserve-our peace;
and
Whereas, full confidence of the
people i well founded in him;
Now, Therefore, we . the Demo
crats of Macon county in conven
tion assembled, do hereby resolve
that: .
The delegates from this county
to the state Democratic convention
support a resolution to instruct
the casting of North Carolina's
delegate vote at Chicago on every
Presidential ballot When and as
long as his name shall be present
ed, for the world's greatest huma
nitarian, the champion of Ameri
canism, the great Democratic
Statesman, Franklin Delano Roose
velt. ' .' , '
Dr. Furman Angel To .
Open Clinic Here
Dr. Furman Angel has announc
ed that he will open a clinic to
be known as the Angel clinic in
the Higdon building on Main"
street, until recently occupied by
the welfare department. The in
terior of the building is undergo
ing extensive repairs and addi
tions, with installation of equip
ment including a new General
Ekctrip X-ray machine. It is stat
ed that bed capacity for approxi
mately 20 patients will be provided.
The date, of opening has not yet
been announced.
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Joines Garage
Damaged By Fire -
Joines Garage on Palmer .street
was damaged by fire on Wednes
day night about 10 JO o'clock.
The fire was extinguished toon
after the arrival of the fire department.
Free Movie Given By
Power Co. May 23
The Nantahala Power and Light
company will give a showing of
the movie, "Blame It On Love" at
the Macon Theatre Thursday.
May 23, at 1 -JO p. m.
Free tickets to this feature-
length sound film may be secured
at the office of the Nantahala
Power and Light company or from
any representative of the company.
this dramatic and entertaining
movie starring Joan Marsh and
John King, should be .seen bv
every homemaker. Prizes will be
given at the end of the perfor
mance. The first prize will be a
15M0 model Hotpoint Electric ranee.
The winner must be present to
receive the prize.
Their ad appears on another
page of this issue.
Franklin Census
Shows Increase
Announcement has been made
today that the result of the cen
sus count shows the population
of the town of Franklin to be
1,238. This is within the corpor
ate limits; those living on the
oltskirts of Franklin being
counted in the townships.
The 1930 census reported
Franklin's population to be 1,
096. The present count shows an
increase of 142, or 13 per cent