66TH YEAR ? Western North Carolina's Oldest Weekly Newspaper f|e f fatilliti $ 1 1$$ *mb H?b* Ijiablatrti* Baconian CIRCULATION i LAST WEEK 262? Tear Ago Last Week ? 2471 VOL. LXVI? NO. 44 1.775 CHILDREN STILL SUBJECT TO DIPHTERIA No More Cases Listed, Bui Officials Urge Immunization No more cases of diphtheria were reported in this county during the past week, but that doesn't mean there will be no more, health department offi cials said. For figures of the department show that approximately 1,775 children, between the ages of three months and 10 years, still have not received a full series of diphtheria Immunizations. Mrs. Frank Shope, public health nurse, termed this "a critical situation", and urged parents to have their children Immunized as toon as possible, either through the local health office or private physician. Since the announcement three weeks ago of the death of a Macon child from diphtheria, and four reported cases of the disease In the Cowee commun ity two weeks ago, the health department has given 415 Im munizations. This figure repre sents only three days' work, since immunization clinics are held one day each week. According to Mrs. 'Shope, 2, 655 diphtheria immunizations were given in 1950 to children In the three-month to 10-year age group; about 85 per cent of that total to first year school children, and those up to 10 years of age. On the btutls of population, ?he pointed out, the above fig ure means that only some 15 per cent of Macon's estimated 2,100 children, trom three months to six years, have re ceived adequate Immunization aeries against the disease. "This indicates that we are In reverse, or have the cart be fore the horse," she declared. "The greatest number of these Immunisations should have been given to our Infants three months to one year of age. They are the most susceptible ones. Indications are that par ents are neglecting and taking -undue chances with their youngsters' lives. The only cer tain protection against diph theria Is immunization before the age of six months, with booster doses of diphtheria tox oid at one year and at school age. "This urgent appeal to have your children Immunized is not a routine public health notice", Mrs. Shope said, "because with some 1,775 children in Macon County without adequate pro tection, there is great danger, especially during the winter. You, as parents and guardians, have a tremendous responsibil ity" Miss Corbitt Talk* To Cartoogechaye P. T. A. On Foods Miss Nina Corbitt, assistant nutritionist wtth the State Health department In Raleigh, was suest speaker at the Oc tober meeting of the Cartooge chape Parent-Teacher associa tion. The nutritionist, who is con ducting a special nutrition course for elementary school teachers here this month, spoke on the seven basic foods. Miss Corblt was introduced by County School Supt. Holland McSwiln. Mrs. Charles Nolen, president, presided. Mrs. Norman West's and Mrs. Bob Blaine's classrooms tied for the attendance prize. Slaughterhouse Ordered Closed Pending Reports The slaughterhouse of Ed W. and Verlon B. McCoy, In the Co wee community, was ordered closed by Judge Wilson Warllck, In an order signed in federal court In Asheville Monday, un til proper reports are filed with the Office of Price Stabiliza tion, according to an OPS an nouncement received here. The firm was ordered to pay the costs of the court action. The partners yesterday were preparing their reports tor fil ing. so that the/ can resume talMAJff Here Are 'Achievement Days* First Place Winners Mrs. Juanita Feck, of the Cullasaja community, (back to camera) was one of some 1,500 persons who visited Slagle Memorial building Friday and Satur day to view home demonstration and 4-H exhibits. In this picture, Mrs. Peck looks over the4irst prize-winning entry of the Union H. D. club, which asked the question, "Which would you choose, yesterday or today?", and carried out the theme with a display featuring home appliances of yesteryear and today. The two poised ladies at each side of the exhibit are dummies, the one on the left displaying clothing like grandmother wore, the other modern attire. ? Staff Photo by J. I'. Rraily Mrs. Alice Ray, of Franklin, (foreground) and Mrs. M. G. Welling, of Ann ville, Pa., and Franklin, view the Union 4-H club's first place exhibit, which depicted wildlife conservation, before and after. Barren land at the right shows willful waste of land, scrubby trees, and foliage infested with insects, not very conducive to wildlife. On the left is. rich, green forest land, a farm home, ani mals, and a fish pond, showing correct conservation measures. The Union entry was one of 11 4-H exhibits, representing Macon's 15 clubs, entered in com petition. 1951 Tourist Season Best County Ever Had i Death Claims Mrs. E. Lyle At Age Of 88 Mrs. Ella Talltha Staton Lyle, widow of Dr. S. H. Lyle, died at her heme here last Thursday evening, following a long illness. She was 88 years old. Funeral services were held at Trimont inn, the home of her son, S. H. Lyle, Friday after noon, and burial was in Wood lawn cemetery here. Born at Tarboro January 12, 1863, Mrs. Lyle was the daugh ter of James B. and Mrs. Nancy Plppen Staton. She was gradu ated from the old Asheville Fe male seminary, Asheville, and it was while she was a student there that she met Dr. Lyle. An accomplished musician ? she was a pianist as well as vocalist ? she came to Franklin with a group of students to give a con cert, and while here met Dr. Lyle. Mrs. Lyle was active in the MacDowell Music club, which flourished here for many years, and during most of her life in Franklin took a prominent part in the affairs of the Franklin SEE NO. 3, PAGE 6 KILLED IN KOREA I I ? Courtesy Asheville Citizen. GEORGE EDGAR GUEST Pvt. Guest, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Coley Guest, of Franklin, Route 4, died October 17 of wounds received in action in Korea, the Defense department has informed his parents. The 23-year-old Macon soldier was reported wounded October 4. He was a Franklin High school fraduate and was employed by the Zickfraf Lumber company Trior to mMh service in No nmtm, II* r Dry Falls, Macon County's No'. 1 Attraction, Draws 125,00 Two words describe Macon County's 1951 tourists season ? The Biggest! This statement is not just a haphazard guess, everything points to its validity. At a recent meeting of the Western North Carolina Tourist association, Macon representa tives stood with figures to back them up and declared that this year's season definitely was the largest. That fact also was re iterated at meetings of the Western North Carolina Asso ciated Communities and the Macon County Tourist associa tion. With the "biggest year" defi nitely established, it is logical to askr What was Macon's mag netic attraction? Three theories have been advanced: ' (1)A big drawing card, which helped Macon to an appreciable degree, was something entirely outside the county? the Chero kee drama, "Unto These Hills". Thousands of "one-nighters" stopped in Franklin on their way to see the historical page ant. (2) There is the gradual real ization throughout America that "you really haven't seen any thing until you've seen the mountains." And the scenic splendor, lying hardly noticed in Macon County for thousands SEE NO. 1, PAGE 9 PTA ORGANIZED AT NANTAHALA The Nantahala School Par ent-Teacher association was or ganized at a meeting at the school Monday night. C. L. Talley, member of the school faculty, was elected pres ident. > Other officers are: Mrs. Paul ine Jones, vice-president; Mrs. O. C. Hall, secretary; and Mrs. Hattie Nelson, treasurer. Following the election, the of ficers of the new association were installed at a ceremony conducted by Mrs. Weimar Jones, of Franklin, district P. T. A. director, who assisted with the organization. Mr. Talley, the president, then took charge of the meeting. One of the actions taken at this first meeting was the ap pointment of a transportation committee, to seek to provide transportation for all who wish to attend the meetings. The group also voted to meet twice monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings. The next meeting is set for Novem ber 13. The association was launch 8KB NO. 4. PAOV 6 PICK COUNTY 4-H WINNERS Miss Bryson, Stiwinter Will Attend Electric Congress Nov. 5-6 Miss Edwina Bryson and Otis Stiwinter have been chosen Ma con County winners In the 1951 4-H Farm and Home Electric contest, it was announced this week. Miss Bryson Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bryson, of Cullasaja, and young Sti winter Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stiwinter, of Gneiss. As county winners, they will receive gold medals and both will be awarded a trip to the 1951 Electric Congress in Ral eigh November 5 and 6. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Barbara B. Hunnifutt, assistant county home agent. The electrical project is su pervised by the North Carolina Extension service In cooperation with five major power compan ies in the state. Each company awards prizes to winners in its area. The Nantahala Power and Light company, with home of fices in Franklin, awards prizes in the six-county area it serves. In addition to the county awards, the Nantahala company will present a $100 scholarship to the 4-H boy and girl winning first places in this district, and $50 watches to second place winners. John M. Archer, Jr., president of the Nantahala company, will present the district awards at the closing luncheon of the Electric congress November 6. Contestants In the 4-H project were requited to submit written reports on what they learned about the various uses of elec SEE NO. 5, PAGE 6 Traffic Light In Front Of Courthouse Put In By Town The Town ol Franklin install ed a traffic signal in front of the Macon County court house Wednesday morning, bringing to an end one of the town's worst traffic bottle-necks. For years harassed drivers, especially on Saturdays, have honked and maneuvered their vehicles through a traffic Jam' at the courthouse, as vehicles converged on the spot from the side of the courthouse, Philips street, and Main. With the installation of the new light, motorists are pro hibited from turning left off Phillips street into Main; they must first circle the court house to continue out West Main. A large tree on the West side of the courthouse was cut in connection with the light pro] Union Wins Both First 'Achievement* Places 4-H-ers Buy Birds Back At Auction Macon County 4-H clubbers showed smart business heads at their poultry auction Friday morning at Slagle Memorial building, by outbidding outsid ers and keeping most of the 120 chickens put up for auction. According to T. H. Fagg, as sistant county agent, all but 12 birds went back into 4-H flocks. Sale of the birds, which 4 H'ers .raised from day-old chicks, brought $319.20. The highest lot of 12 chickens brought $3.10 each. The low bird was $2.40, with an average sale price of $2.66. Prior to the auction, a 4-IL poultry show was held, under the Danish system of judging. Judges were C. F. Parrish, head of the Extension poultry depart ment in Raleigh, and his assis tant, Tom Morris. There were no white ribbon winners. Eight pens of blues, and two reds, but no whites. If the red winners had been on grain for about two more weeks, they, too, would have been -tlue rib SEE NO. 6, PAGE 6 FARM PLANS FILLED BY 1575 A total of 1,475' Macon Coun ty farmers have filed farm plans for soil building and pasture improvement under the 1951 Production and Marketing ad ministration program, accord ing to the local P. M. A. office. Mrs. Mary B. Justice, P. M. A. secretary, said farmers have re ceived $13,732 In pasture seeds under the program this year, in ! addition to the following: j (1) 9,503 bags of superphos phate and 1,316 tons of lime for soil building. (2) 21,084 pounds of Austrian winter- peas, 2,460 pounds of vetch, and 4,595 pounds of rye grass for winter cover crops. (3) Fertilizers: 3,577 bags of 1-14-14; 11,285 bags of 2-12-12; 10,140 bags of 0-9-27; and 1,447 bags of potash. Also, farmers have seeded 1, 682 pounds of alfalfa so far, she said. PLAN RUMMAGE SALE The Wesleyan Service guild of the Franklin Methodist church this week announced plans for a rummage sale Saturday morn ing at 8:30 o'clock at the Chil dren's shop. All members are requested to take rummage to the Children's shop before Sat urday. Estimated 1,500 View Home Demonstration, 4-H Exhibits Exhibits entered by the Union Home Demonstration club and the Union 4-H club stole the show at the annual Macon County "Achievement Days" Friday and Saturday, py win ning first places in their divi sions. An estimated 1,500 persons viewed the 30 exhibits displayed at Slagle Memorial building by the county's 20 home demon stration clubs and 15 4-H groups. The Iotla club won the gavel, an annual award presented to the club with the highest num ber of points for yearly accom plishments. Mrs. Terrell Parrish is president of the winning club, which received the honor with ! 734 points. , Second in accomplishments was the Hickory Knoll club, with 700 points. Holly Springs was | third with 677, and Cowee fourth with 652. Home demonstration club6 and 4-H groups held their an nual achievement days jointly this year, but exhibits were judged separately and prizes awarded to winning 4-H and SEE NO. 7. PAGE 6 CHARLIE JUSTICE All American Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice, at present a back field coach at the University of North Carolina, where he star red for four years with the Tar Heels, was invited to be guest speaker at the Rotary football dinner last (Wednesday) night at Slagle Memorial building. In vited to the dinner, given in honor of the Franklin High Panthers, were high school foot ball stars and coaches from Canton, Brevard, Waynes Till e, and Bryson City. FRANKLIN LOSES TO BRYSON CITY AS 4,000 WATCH Angel's Passing Kilk Hope Of Title When Maroons Win 13-6 An estimated 4,000 football fans saw Franklin High's hopes of copping the Smoky Moun tain conference crown go up In smoke Friday night as Sharp shooter BUI Angel passed the Swain High Maroon Devils to a 13 to 6 victory over the Panth ers in Bryson City. Both of the powerful grid machines sported clean confer ence slates with the opening kickoff. The win placed Swain High in the top position of conference play, with only Hayesville re maining in their way for the crown. The Panthers dumped Hayesville 7 to 6. Tomorrow (Friday) night. Murphy journeys here for the Panthers' final conference game. Two non-conference games re main on Franklin's schedule ? Waynesville, November 9, and Clyde, November 16. Maroon's Score Angel, Swain High's triple threat blocking back, took to the air to lead his team to vic tory, after the Panthers stop ped the Maroon ground attack cold. In the first quarter, the little 140-pounder flipped a bulet pass PLAY MURPHY TONIGHT The Franklin-Murphy game, set for tomorrow (Friday) night, has been moved ahead to tonight, Coach Ralph Mc Conneli said last yesterday. The change will enable fans to attend the Swain High HayesviUe game Friday night, he said. flrom his own 5-yard line to Tailback Fred Hyatt on the Maroon 45, and Hyatt swivel hipped his way through the Panther defense for the score. Carroll Wright kicked the extra point. Wingback George Craig tossed a pass to Angel in the third quarter and the fleet blocking back carried over for Swain's final score. Panthers Roar Back After the Maroons' first score, the Panthers roared back on the ground and smashed from their own 28 to the Swain It. Back Dick Mashburn passed to Pat Pattillo on the five, and Pat tillo blasted his way over on fourth down for the Panther score. Pattillo was smothered by the Maroon line as he tried for the ext.ra through center. Franklin's score came through the courtesy of the Panther line, which bodily lifted the Maroon line off the ground so Pattillo could burrow under the pile-up for the score. During the half, Swain High held homecoming festivities. Play By Quarters Following are the highlights of the gtune, by quarters: SEE NO. 2, PAGE 8 Girl Scou': Week Being P* ^-'vecl In This "'r ?* Girl Scouts o the Franklin intermediate troop marked the opening of Girl Scout week Sunday b t Mending the morn ing service at the Franklin Methodist 'h'irch. At the serv ice, condi' '-i bv the Rev. C. E. Murray, pastor, the Scouts were given special recognition. Scout week is being observed on a nation-wide scale from October *?8 to November 4. The Rev. A. Rufus Morgan was reelected camp chairman, and Mrs. R. O. Lichtenstein, county chairman, of the Nanta SEE NO. 8, PAGE 6 The Weather Temperature* and precipitation for tfco past seven days, and the km tejnperaturo yesterday, as recorded at the Coweeta E? perimert station. High Low Pet. Wednesday 74 58 1.06 Thursday 74 29 Friday 71 35 Saturday 71 42 trace Sunday 70 58 SO ' Mon4ay 64 3? Tuesday 72 50 .05 Wednesday 46 Franklin Rainfall