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( Thursday.' June 20, 1974, The News Record Servicemen . MRS. ERVIN TWEED ,' Mrs. Ethel Bishop Tweed. ; 74, of Rt. 3 Marshall, died 5 " Monday June 10, 1974 at her horn after a long illness, i She was a native an lifelong resident of Madison 4 County. , Surviving are the husband, Ervia Tweed; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald Franklin of i Marshall; five sons, Adison, , Authur and Roland Bishop and ' Tommy Tweed of Greeneville, Tenn. and Woodrow Bishop of Marshall; four sisters, Mrs. Eller Ray, Mrs. Rosalee McCracken and Mrs. Stella Bible of Indiana and Mrs. Bergie Fender of California, two brothers, Bartley Gentry of Indiana and Slola Gentry of Mosheim, Tenn.; 19 grand children and 13 great grandchildren. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Middle Laurel Church of God. The Rev. Leonard Cutshall of ficiated. Burial was in Bishop family cemetery. Grandsons were pallbearers. Bowman Funeral Home was in charge. 6 Ponder I I0J ffi! I do herebv wish to tender my resignation as Chairman of the Hot Springs A B C. Com mittpp as of June 1. 1974. and further wish to express appreciation to each member of the board and to Carol Anderson, and to Fred Anderson, Jr., for their faithful performance of their long hours, their skillfull and patient wave of mpetine Datrons of the said store and m 1 m '11-. f .... ,kn:n especially lwi men uwreai sicnoiuoiiip jji almost tnree minion aonars wun oiny uie ium in oioht vpars ot about m checks, in comparison i if one hundred and two last year. m el si 5B3fiSinSIIBllSliSllSII13ISIISIISIIiSIRSIfiSIIISIiSIS!ISElB is still The one on the left L ike all Continental telephones this 1964 model is designed to keep working But if it ever breaks down for any reason we'll fix it promptly But chances are you li seldom have to request a repair call because we engineer our telephones to work reliably for years much longer than this other 1964 model ) Deaths & Funerals MRS. H. L. HUNTER ' Services for Mrs. Ullie Easten Hunter, 76, of Mar shall, who died Saturday June 15, 1974 were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Payne of ficiated. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Alan and Randy Dalton, Henry Sayles, Wayne and Edward Whitaker and Bill Glass. A native of Madison County, she had lived in Buncombe County for the past 45 years. She was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church and daughter of the late Spencer and Augusta Ray Kice. She was the widow of Harrison IJoyd Hunter, who died in 1958. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Dalton of Asheville; two sons, IJoyd H Hunter Jr. of Asheville and Porter Herbert Hunter of the home; a sister, Mrs. l-ottie Massey of Weaverville; and six grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Resigns 1 .a 1 c t Aitio t4c Vlir ,f sixiv aonars. in Daa to Holshouser's loss of mousana aonars in me Thank You, R.W. Ponder Which of these two 1964 models serviced by the dealer? Westco Telephone Company Western Carolina Telephone Company , - WIULARD B. GREGORY Willard B. Gregory, 77, of Garren Creek Road, Rt- Asheville, died unexpectedly Friday June 14, 1974 at his home. A native of Madison County, he had lived in Buncombe County for 55 years and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna Lee Gregory; five daughters, Mrs. James Thorpe of Asheville Rt. 6, Mrs. Ralph Hogan of Asheville. Mrs. Garland Moore of Fairview, Mrs. Mike Rothenberg of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Haven Anderson of Brunswick, Ga.; three sons, Paul of the home and Talmadge and Melvin of Asheville Rt. 6; a sister, Mrs. Mary Haney and a brother, Coleman, both of Bumsville; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, of which he was a member. The Revs. Robert Harris, Ray lng and Floyd Deaver officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry and Irvin Thorpe, Floyd Arnold, Roland Gregory and Paul Marlowe. MRS. LILLIE LANKFORD Mrs. Ullie Louise Lankford, 67, of Rt. 2, Hot Springs, died unexpectedly Monday, June 17, 1974 at her home. A lifelong resident of Madison County she was the daughter of the late Ed and Mary Waldroup. Surviving are the husband, Samuel Edgar Lankford; seven daughters, Mrs. Lou Robinson, Mrs. Lorraine Crouch, Mrs. Shirley Russell and Mrs. Willene Moore all of Asheville; Mrs. Blanche Martin of Brevard; Mrs. Doris Waldroup and Mrs. Sonya Carver of Spruce Pine; three sons. Dean Lankford of Lin coln Park, Mich., Verns of Houston, Tex. and Eddie of Hot Springs; two step daughters, Mrs. Flora Prudson of Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Mrs. Dela Mae Scott of Lincoln Park, Mich.; three stepsons, Stanley Lankford of Trenton, Mich., Hugh and Leroy of Lincoln Park, Mich. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Baptist Church of which she was a member. The Revs. Sam Austin and Lloyd Ponder officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Millions of dollars and much scientific skill goes into the testing and re-testing of every part of the telephone systems Millions more are spent implementing changes that testing suggests In fact, all of our work, from repairs to continually improved telephones, is dedicated to making your telephone service more efficient and reliable, 24 hours-a-day GROVER L. Grover L. Angels Visit Northern Africa Dr. and Mrs. Grover L. Angel who reside in nearby Silver Spring, Maryland, have returned from Northern Africa where they were the special guests of the Libyan government in Benghazi, Libya, at the inauguration of the new university there. Dr. Angel is Professor of Higher Education and former Dean at the George Washington University in Washington. Guests from every continent were present at the inauguration-dedication of the university which is built en tirely of Italian marble and Revival, VBS Starts Sunday At Hot Springs The First Baptist Church of Hot Springs will be in Vacation Bible School and Revival June 23-28. A special group from the First Baptist Church of Clyde, will lead us this year. The Rev. Paul Lack who is an outstanding per sonality will be preaching and a youth choir will lead us in worship through music each night. The church welcomes and encourages everyone to attend. You will miss a blessing if you neglect this opportunity! Mr. Lack is a graduate of Detroit Bible College, Stetson University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, ANGELS considered one of the most beautiful in the entire world. Dr. Angel was one of the only four Americans who were invited and international officials here have been quick to point out the signal honor given him. The Angels spent a day and night in Athens, Greece, on the trip to Africa and a day and night in Madrid, Spain, on their return. Both Dr. and Mrs. Angel plan to retire this spring and reestablish residence in Mars Hill, where they were born. and Luther Rice Seminary. He has pastored in Michigan, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina. He serves on the faculty of Haywood Tech as Bible teacher and moderates the Haywood Baptist Association. His messages will be from God's Word and from His Heart! Vacation Bible School will be held daily from 9-12, and revival services will begin each night at 7 : 30. Everyone is urged to attend. Lester Murphey is pastor. LEGRANDS RETURN FROM CONVENTION Rev. and Mrs. Spencer lGrand have returned to their home in Marshall from Dallas, Texas where they spent last week attending the Southern Baptist Convention. The lGrand children, Kellie Ann and Tommy, spent last week in Greenville, S.C. with their maternal grandparents while their parents were in Dallas. Mr LeGrand is pastor of the Marshall Baptist Church. Mrs I-eGrand's father, George Ballentine, of Greenville, S.C. was ap pointed to the Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention for a four-year term during the convention session. Call us for protection. Nationwide it ready to help build a Wall of Protection round your business. Here is one insurance plan that can protect you, your employees and your busi ness M can even protect your budget by spreading premium payments out over the year The Wall of Protection from Nationwide. One agar with one plan from one organization, ready to give your butineM the protection It need. ftw InAfwiviMfiofl CAM OY REEVES, AGENT PbeMta-an ,- Marshall, N.C . Office Ope Every Day ' .. (Except Wednesday) taj. l:pm , Over Reberts rfearoMcy I . I i. ! Wflk ROBERT P. HOLCOMBE ' Army Sergeant Robert P. Holcombe, 22 son ot Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Holcombe, 145 Forest St., Mart Hill, was presented the Army Com mendation Medal at Ray Barracks in Frledberg, Germany. The medal was awarded for meritorious service. Such service can be over an ex tended period of time or for outstanding achievement In a single situation. In either case, the recipeint must have demonstrated skills and dedication far above the average. Sgt. Holcombe recieved the award while assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion of the 3D Armored Division's 32D Armor as a tank com mander. CALVIN C. MARLOR JR., Navy Airman Calvin C. Marlor Jr., son of Calvin C. Marlor Jr. of Marshall, was named Plane Captain of the Month for Attack Squadron 42, Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Ba. He was cited for his work as a plane captain responsible for the ground maintenance, safety and flight readiness of a Navy aircraft. McClures Back From Trip To Canada Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mc Clure, of Walnut, returned on Wednesday of last week from an exciting trip to Minnesota and Canada. While in Minnepolis, Minn., they visited their nephew, Mr. R. E. (Bobby) McClure and family. The families also visited Lake Kabotogama, Kababcha Falls, International Falls, North Field, Fort Snelling and enjoyed a trip along Lake Superior Drive in Duluth while in Minnesota. They also visited Fort Francis, Canada, and other points of interest. One of the highlights of the trip was at Fort Snelling where Mr. Bobby McClure is training for a pilot of a huge DC-10. They were shown the intricate instrument panel and interior of a DC-10 similar to the kind of plane Bobby will soon be piloting. The Mc Clures returned to North Carolina via a DC-10 anmd state that it "was one of the most exciting trips of our lives." Club To Meet Monday The Madison County Republican Women's Club will meet Monday night, June 24th, at o'clock at the courthouse. 'Wo '1 4 PAUL R. HUGGINS v Army Specialist Four Paid , R. Hugglns, 20, of Leicester, and other members of the 25th Infantry Division will soon be inarching to the tune of "Waltiina Matilda". In Australia. Under the Pacific Bond Exchange Program, Com pany C, 1st Battalion of the Division's 19th Infantry was chosen to train with the Australian Army. During the six-week training period, troops will participate in a large-scale exercise Involving Australian, New Zealand, U. S. and United Kingdom Forces. The company will wind up its stay with a five-day tour of Sydney before returning to Hawaii June 26. Spec. Huggins, son of Mrs. Thelma Huggins, Route 1, Leicester, is a team leader with the company. GOFORTHS VISIT Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Goforth Jr. and daughter of Rocky Mount, N.C. spent memorial day weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Goforth Sr. of Marshall and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hollifield of Rob binsville. While here they attended the graduation at Robbinsville High School where Mrs. Goforth's sister graduated. Mrs. Goforth's sister ac companied them back to Rocky Mount. The Goforths returned from Germany in January where he had been stationed for two years while in service. Since January he has been with the State Forestry in Rocky Mount. Goforth is a graduate of Marshall High School, Warren Wilson and N.C. State with a degree in forestry. French Broad Electric Membership Corporation, with offices in Marshall, Burnsville and Bakersville, North Carolina, and providing electric service in five counties in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina, has filed with the Federal Government a Compliance Assurance in which it assures the Rural Electrification Administration that it will comply fully with all requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Agriculture issued thereunder, to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the conduct of its program and the operation of its facilities. Under this Assurance, this organization is committed not to discriminate against any person on the ground of race, color, or national origin in its policies and practices relating to applications for service or any policies and practices relating to treatment of beneficiaries and participants including rates, conditions and extension of service, use of any of its facilities, attendance at or participation in any meetings of beneficiaries and participants or the exercise of any rights of such beneficiaries and participants in the conduct of the operations of this organization. Any person who believes himself, or any specific class of individuals, to be subjected by this organization to discrimination prohibited by Title VI of the Act and the Rules and Regulations issued thereunder may, by himself or a representative file with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 20250 or the Rural Electrification Administration, Washington, D. C. 20250, or this organization, or all, a written complaint. Such complaint must be filed not later than 90 days after the alleged discrimination, or by such later date to which the Secretary of Agriculture or the Rural Electrification Administration extends the time for filing. Identity of complainants will be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the Rules and Regulations. X I Marine Cpl. Allen Bradley, of Route 6, Marshall la par ticlpating In "Solid Shield 74", a Joint ' service training ' exercise off the east coast - near the Marine Corps Base, i Camp Lejeune, N.C. It is the only ' Atlantic Command exercise which includes forces from all VS. armed services. The maneuvers are designed to test the control and coor ' dilution of forces In a unified command environment Bradley serves with the 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point. Williams, Fisher Attending Presbyterian Gen. Assembly Each year about this time representatives from Presbyterian Churches all over the United States gather to conduct the business of the church. Such a meeting this year takes place in Louisville, Ky., June 17-26. Basically the Presbyterian Churches have a represen tative form of government. The Marshall church belongs to the Holston Presbytery which is a group of churches in this area. They work together to assist each other in any problems that may arise. Yet, each church is autonomous, calling its own pastor and carrying on its own business as needs arise. These Presbyteries are the ones that elect delegates, called commissioners, to their overall body called the General Assembly. This is the group that is meeting at Louisville this week and next. A pastor and a layman are so chosen. The representatives that Holston Presbytery have elected this year have doubly STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION JVJ f V ' ' Wendell W. Franklin, son of ; Mr. and Mrs. Grover Franklin ' f of Rt 3, Marshall. N. C., has been promoted to technical sergeant in the U. S. Air Force. ; Sergeant Franklin, a security police supervisor, is assigned to Howard AFB, J C.Z.,withaunitoftheU.S.Alr Forces Southern Command. He is a 1960 graduate of Laurel High School. The sergeant's wife, Lana, la the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Gentry, Rt. 1, Asheville, N. C. honored the Marshall church. The pastor commissioner is Dr. Arthur F. Williams, and the layman, an elder of the church, is Mrs. Hugh Fisher. Dr. Williams and Mrs. Fisher will thus be the represen tatives of the Holston Presbytery. Following the assembly. Dr. and Mrs. Williams will be visiting relatives in Akron, Ohio, for a short time. Bell Reunion, Homecoming At Walnut Sunday The Bell Institute reunion and homecoming will be held at the Walnut Presbyterian Church this Sunday at 11.00 a.m. There will be a picnic lunch following the morning program. o First Union lailonal Mcrshcll Vc-vcrvilb
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