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TUC kl 1714 C $2.60 A Tear la Madison & Adjoining Couattei VOL 64 NO. 45 PAGES THIS WEEK MARSHALL, N. C. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 196)5 10c PER COPY ' . " 1 1 "h i i A Year Outatd. These OmW I World War I Veterans To Meet At Courthouse Sun. Official Seek Quick Action From Congress; Interest Mounts Representatives from the North Carolina Department, Veterans of World Wss I, U. S. A., will be in attendance at a rally of World War I veterans in Madison and surrounding counties Sunday after noon, at 2:30 o'clock in the Madi son County Courthouse. Beginning on November 1st, the department of North Carolina .started conducting a statewide membership campaign covering every county in the entire state. According to reports from the De partment Headquarters in Salis bury, this movement is already gaining strength with the depart ment being in eleventh place a mong the large twenty five de partments over the nation. Lindsey Swindell, of Elizabeth City is commander of the North Carolina department, and he pre dicts that Congress is going to take a close look at the non-service connected veterans when it convenes in Januuary, 1966. Our organization has continued to sup port all veterans legislation in the Congress, and now we feel that it's high time due consideration be given to the men who served their nation 47 years ago, Swin dell added. Swindell, emphasized, that the average age of World War I vete rans is now 71 years and what ever action is contemplated by the members of Congress should be forthcoming in the immediate future. We propose to continue this fight until our objective has been won, Swindell concluded. All World War I veterans in Madison and adjoining counties are urged to be present for this afternoon meeting. - Foundation Grant To M Mars Hill is one of 19 North Carolina colleges and universities Sharing in the distribution this week of $1 million by the Sears Roebuck Foundation. C. J. Dolan of Asheville, repre sentative of the foundation, pre sented Mars Hill President Hoyt Blackwell a check for $1500, the Baptist institution's share of $22, 1600 alloted to the 19 Tar Heel schools. It was the second grant Mars Hill has received under the foun dation's continuing program of aid to privately supported colleg es and universities. In 1963 the award was 500 shares of Common wealth Edison stock. Dr. Blackwell did not indicate how the college would utilize the money. The institution is, how ever, seeking funds with which to finance the erection of a physi cal education building, already un der construction. The Sears-Roebuck Foundation made no restriction on use of the money in keeping with its stated purpose of systematically helping Colleges and universities meet their financial needs. Altogether, more than 600 in stitutions across the nation are receiving grants from the founda tion. In addition the foundation will spend approximately $750,000 during the current year for a va riety of scholarships and other types of education programs. This will bring the total expenditure for higher education this year to one and three-quarter million dol lars . FUND DRIVE FOR GIRL SCOUTS IN PROGRESS The annual Girl Scoot fund drive is now in progress and the public is urged to contribute gen sseualy so that the Girl Scout tJio eountv can be I ONLY $1,454.65 THUS REPORTED FOR RED CROSS Last-Minute Pie Made By Co-Chairmen; $3,000 Is Goal Latest figures secured from Mrs. Ethel Sprinkle, treasurer, reveal that only $1,464.65 has ac tually been turned in toward meet ing the $8,000 goal for the Madi son County Branch of the Ashe ville Area, American Red Cross in the current membership drive. W. L. Lynch, chairman of the county branch, urges the public to make every effort possible in the next week to reach the goal bo badly needed. Drive co-chairmen, the Revs. Jack L. Thomas and David H. Roberts, along with Mr. Lynch and Area Red Cross officials met in Mars Hill Tuesday where they discussed the progress of the drive and added Red Cross programs in the county. Among the added programs dis cussed included the School Health Program which is hoped to be implemented in some of the coun ty schools soon. This program is operated by volunteers under the supervision of American Red Cross. Also discussed was the Youth Program and Home Nurs ing for the care of sick and in jured persons. "These are fine programs and should be imple mented if possible," Mr. Lynch stated. It was pointed out that many workers and industries have yet (Continued to Page Eight) Awards H College F.B. Women's Club Represented At Dinner Wednesday Nine members of the French Broad Women's Club of Madison County attended the luncheon meeting of the 11th District Dem ocratic women at the Towne House in Waynesville Wednesday. Democratic women from 14 Western North Carolina counties in the llith Congressional District were invited and Mrts. Dan K. Moore was the featured speaker. The Haywood County Democrat ic Women's Club was hostess at the meeting. Representing the French Broad Democratic Women's Club were Mesdames Joseph B. Huff, presi dent; W. Otis Duck, William Pow ell, James Ramsey, Jobie Sprin kle, Charlie Martin, Charles Bruce, John Chandler and Fleet Reeves. Slight Changes In Election Returns Of November 2 According to the Madison Coun ty board of elections, unofficial figures published In last week's is sue bad two slight errors. Official tabulations reveal that in the road bond issue, Hot Springs's count was: For, 244; Against, 4; Last week's issue had Hot Springs 14 against. The to tals were correct, 1994 to 75. In the court issue, official tab ulations revealed that voters in (the Marshall precinct voted 369 for the issue and 42 against the issue. Official county totals of the court issue are: For, 1638; Against, 306. LIP SERVICE .So-called good advice has al ways been plentiful it is the scarcity of good example that the problem. A PLEA TO LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES (EDITORIAL) Needless to aay, parkins spaces in Marshall are limited. With the approaching Christ mas shopping season it is almost essential that local employers and employees and other persons working in Marshall park OFF STREET so that the trading pub lic can park in Marshall and do thekr shopping. It's just good common sense that if Marshall merchants are going to realize a successful f-vason the public must have a place to park. Some months ago, employers and officials signed agreements to see that they and their employees park off street. This worked just fine for a while but gradually, many employers and employees wandered back to parking on Main Street. It seems ktrange that with so few people actually trading 1 from day to day that the spaces are filled with cars. "Either this all-day parking must cease at once or the park ing meters will be enforced," Mayor Nix has stated. We urge and implore the em ployers, employees and other per sons who have been taking up thes valuable spaces to move off the street by doing so you are actually helping yourself. Needed Rain Lessens Chance Of Forest Fires Everyone in this section was more than delighted to see the rains Wednesday morning. The long dry spell bad made u'weaaigsgas wrest fires prevalent ana precautions were issued oy forest rangers to be extremely careful. Although the rains are light, they have helped a great deal in lessening the dangers of forest fires. However, persons especially hunters are still cautioned to be extremely careful with match es and cigarettes. Woodrow Mace Recaptured On Laurel Saturday Woodrow Mace, 34, of the East Fork section, was recaptured last Saturday on Laurel following his escape from the Craggy prison on October 26. He was working with the road gang near Biltmore when he escaped. Mace, who was captured by pri son officials and sheriff Ponder, was sentenced to two 2-year terms on charges larceny of cat tle during the October term of court here. He has been returned to the Craggy prison camp. Blue Bevils Shock Wildcats, 31-19; Tornadoes Lose To N. Buncombe, 40-0 Mars Hill - Hot Springs Lon Padgett, Bob Holder, Lead Devils To Upset Victory The Hot Springs Blue Devils, noted for upsetting favored coun ty teams, shocked the Mars Hill Wildcats last Thursday night on the Hot Springs field, 81-19, and by the victory threw the county championship into a three-way tie between Mars Hill, Marshall and Hot Springs. One observer who could hardly believe what he was seeing, said, "Never sell the Hot Springs team short When they point for a game, they're always tough." What is so amazing is that Hot Springs perhaps has the smallest enrollment of say North Carolina school which fields a daw 'A" football team. Three out of the Marshall Merchants To Start Christmas Promotion Mon. RABIES PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL IN COUNTY NOW Dr. Margery J. Lord, Madison County Health Director, stated this week that the County Rabies Control Program continues to pro duce gratifying results. Stray bnd unwanted dogs and cats are picked up, complaints regarding animal bi tings are investigated, educational materials about ra bies control are distributed, and animals are vaccinated for a nom inal charge. "One of the most pleasant as pects of the program," Dr. Lord Continued, "is the placing of dogs with new owners." Since Harold Goisnell was employed as Rabies Control Officer in February, 1965, 130 dogs have been impounded Ithat is, they have been confined for a period of observation. If after this period a dog is in appar ent good health, he may be re leased with a new owner. The new owner pays for the cost of vaccinating the dog and $2.00 for board for an adult dog or $1.00 for board for a puppy. Anyone who is interested in acquiring a dog through this program should contact Mr. Gosnell at the Madi son County Health Department. TOLLEY STARS rvssarflVUT IITllkT CIeW!l&4 a r a ntrcwr o n Former Mara Hill Football Star Highly Respected At Clemson Charles Tolley, former Hot Springs and Mars Hill football star, is going great for the Clem son freshmen this season. The rugged back has been outstanding in all freshman games this season and when the Clemson Frosh de feated Wake Forest's freshmen, Tolley gained more yardage rush ing than did the entire Wake For est backfield. In the Georgia Tech game, Tol ley again starred as he cracked the Yellow Jacket line for more ithan 70 yards in 17 carries. Then against the South Caroli na freshmen, Tolley led all run ners with 94 yards in 20 carries. The victory left Clemson with a 4-0-1 mark. The only blemish on its record is a 6-6 tie with Georgia. The Clemson coaches are high on Charles Tolley and expect him to play a great deal of varsity ball next season. past four years (Mars Hill won last year) it has been the Hot Springs Blue Devils who have earned the county championship. Leading the upset was the fine running snd passing of Lonnie Padgett, ace Devil halfback. Pad gett also played superbly on de fense. Bob Holder, fallback, also was outstanding. Tne entire JJiue Devil line was "near perfect," both on offense ana defense ana it would be unfair to name any in dividual star. Tommy Huff, quar terback, called a fine game and directed the Devils in greet style Terry Moore, halfback, also got off on some fine runs and play ed well defensively. SCORING First Half Early to tae first period, Tony Srader, on a 4-yard plunge through (Continued to Page Eight) INCOME TAX SHORT COURSE IN ASHEVILLE A Farm and Small Business In come Tax Short Course will be held in Asheville at the George Vanderbilt Hotel on Monday and Tuesday, November 29 and 30. Any person in Madison County who is interested in assisting farmers and others in filling out their income tax forms, both Fed eral and State, should plan to at tend this course. A very full hedule will be held starting the first day at 8:15 for registration and continuing through 9:00 p.m. The second day will start at 8:30 a. m., and adjourn at 4:30 p. m. The instruction will be provid ed by the Internal Revenue Serv ice agents, the North Carolina De partment of Revenue auditors and representatives from the Social Security Administration. Program personnel from North Carolina State University will also assist in the course. The course will be Ldirected by the Department of Ag- cultural Economics School of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Advance registration should be made in the near future. There will be a registration fee of $7.50 per person. The fee will include In ternal Revenue Service publica tions. Any person interested in attending this short course is ad vlseu " contact tne couiuy agn- - to1E vised to contact the county agri- information and advance registra tion. GIRL SCOUT INVESTITURE HELD TUESDAY Girl Scouts of Troop 350, Mar shall, held investiture series Tuesday night at the American Legion Building here. Susan Greeorv was master of ceremo nies at the meeting which was at tended by Scouts and parents. The Pledge to the flag was led by Glenda Fox and the welcome was extended by Nancy Gentry, Becky Sams read the minutes and a poem, "I Know A Place," writ ten by Margot Roberts, was given by Carole Sheliton. "What Being A Girl Scout Means To Me" was impressively presented by Cathy Tipton and Sidney Mashburn with all the girls participating. The investiture ceremony was (Continued To Last Page) Marshall - North Buncombe The North Buncombe Black Hawks defeated Marshall, 404, Friday night at North Buncombe. North Buncombe's first score came in the first quarter when Kenny Hicks pushed across from the three-yard line. The conver sion attempt was no good. In the second quarter Tom Wea ver passed to Lane Stephens for 49 yards sad North Buncombe's second touchdown. An attempt to pass the extra point was unsuc cessful. Score at halftime was 12-0, North Buncombe Kenny Hicks scored again ea s three-yard ran in the third sten Be end Skip Leys kicked the ex tra point as The Black Rawks went on a scoring rampage in the final quar ter, scoring first on a nine yard (Continued to Pegs Right) MHS GYMNASIUM NOW VACATED DUE TO CRACKS Experts Study Structure; Core Drilling Completed On Island A Progressive worsening of the front portion of the Marshall gym nasium has caused considerable concern during the past few weeks which brought forth action by the Madison County board of educa tion. They notified state authori ties and subsequently a meeting of the board of education with ar chitects was held in the home ec onomics department a few weeks ago. As a result of the meeting, ex perts were secured to find out what was causing the slight drop- page of the front end of the gym nasium. Law Engineering Test ing Company of Charlotte was secured and started core drilling week to determine the struc- ture of the foundation and type of soil on the Island. The engin eering report has not yet been completed. State school officials specified certain steps be taken before the building could be used for class room work or basketball. Local school officials are hopeful that temporary repairs will meet the state requirements so that classes can be resumed and basketball played in the local gym this sea son. If this is possible then per manent repairs will perhaps be (Continued to Last Page) "Macbeth" To Nov. 17 At M. BR0UGHT0N TO SPEAK AT MCDW CLUB SATURDAY Fund Raising Dinner To Be Held In School Cafeteria J. Melville Broughton, Jr., of Raleigh, chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, Will be the main speaker at the second annual fund raising dinner of the Madison County Democrat ic Women's Club to be held Sat urday, November IS in the Mar shall School cafeteria, beginning at 7:80 p. m. Also appearing on the program (Continued To Last Page) Tennesseeans Arrested For Check Trickery Four Tennessee people were ar rested here Tuesday and two of them ere still in the county jail charged with attempting to de fraud by trickery, according to Sheriff Ponder. The four arrested ere Lowery Chapman, alias Laurry Houston, of Greeneville, Tenn. Rt ; Roy Lee Nole, alias Richard Karl Gattroy, Jr., of Tazewell, Tenn.; Mrs. Roy Lee Nole; and Teddy Mitchell Harrison, of Bluff City, Tenn. The four an accused of trick ery by switching checking ac counts from one bank to another I jag a Im Mai Will Start Giving Tickets Monday; Four Big Drawings Starting here next Monday morning, most of the local mer chants will give a blank pink ticket to any customer for each $1.00 purchase or paid on account. The customer will sign his or her name and address on the ticket and deposit it in a box which will be in a convenient place in all stores which are participating That's all there is to it. No tick ets to save for the drawings. All tickets will be poured into a huge container and when a ticket is drawn the name of the person on the ticket will be announced. If that person is present, he or she wina one of the many prizes to be offered. If the person is not present, then another ticket will be drawn until a winner is found. Each firm will have the name of the firm rubber stamped on one side of the ticket. Blank tickets found, if any, will not be honored for prizes, Ed Niles, president of the Merchants Association, an nounced. The first drawing will be held Dn Saturday, December 4, at 3:30 b'clock in front of the courthouse; the second drawing will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11; the third on Saturday, Dec. 18; and the final drawing on Friday, December 24. Remember, you must be present to win. Many Trade Certificates, good only at stores whose names are listed on back of certificates, will he the principal gifts this year, Dr. Niles stated. "This will give the customer freedom in buying what and where he wishes. The (Continued to Last Page) Be Presented H. College Public Is Invited, Without Charge, To See Great Drama A Mars Hill audience will be treated to a professional rendi tion of the great drama "Mac beth" at 8 p. m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Moore Auditorium by the National Shakespeare Company. The performance is a late-sched ule addition to the 1966-66 lyce um series. It will feature William Metzo as Macbeth, veteran Hollywood-Broadway actor Howland Chamberlain as BancfUO and Elaine Sulka as Lady Macbeth. The company was founded in 1962 by producer-director Philip Meister and Miss Sulka "to bring quality production of culturally significant dramatic literature to the nation." It travels as a self contained unit with the most ad vanced modern theatrical equip ment "All we need is a place to set up and electrical power," says Meister. "We perform anywhere under any circumstances." Last year the company logged more titan 20,000 miles and in a (Continued to Page Eight) Voting Machine Hits Registrar On Head Wednesday So far as esa be learned, the new voting machines were easy to operate in test week's election that is, for everyone except Loyd Thomas, registrar at the Beech Glen precinct. Loyd was helping unload the machines Wednesday at the eon ty warehouse ea Main Street hi when one of the machines ah