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THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER
THURSDAY, MAY 25,
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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1933
HORSE RACING
Although there is little liklihood that the
voters of this county will be called on to vote
on horse racing with the pari-mutuel betting
feature before the election in the fall of 1934,
it might be well to review some of the argu
ments now being presented on the question.
We believe that the question when put to
the voters to decide will be one of the hardest
fought campaigns this county has ever known.
In McDowell County where the voters vote on
the question in June 27, the McDowell News
predicts "A bitter fight is going to be made.
Money is going to be .spent. Friends are going
to be lost. Churches are going to be split and
political affiliations of long standing are going
to be busted wide open."
While it was mandatory for the McDowell
Commissioners to call an election, the Hay
wood bill set out that it was left to the discre
tion of the-commissioners of this county to call
an election.
During the past few days we have heard
the bill discussed from many angles, and by
many people.
I'Yom our listening in, we find that those
favoring the enactment of the bill feel that
the town would benefit financially from such
sport. Waynesville can be made the playground
of Eastern America, and horse racing would
bring thousands here who would spend their
money freely. The revenue derived from the
races would help the -county officials operate'
the county, they argue.
To the statement above, the McDowell
News replies: "Perhaps the county would derive
a certain benefit from the taxes accuring from,
the operation of race tracks here; we are sure
that racing horses is a very enthralling sport,
and maybe a few fine people would build homes
here. However, as has been the case with other
small towns where racing was permitted, Mar
ion and McDowell county would be the losers.
The wealthy people who do the breeding of
horses and spend the clean money would make
their hotel reservations in Asheville and Char
lotte, and tlieir trainers, jockeys and swipes
would lie the only members of their retinue f
servants and employees to stay here. The
people 'who have money, the people who build
the fine estates; would naturatly eek surround
ings that art. already frequented by their
friends, aful surely Ihmcombe county would
claim the greater par! of them.
"The gamblers ami trade followers are
track followers only- because they can make' -an-easy,
living, playing' the. suckers out of their;
money. . '.The.-e .are of t he -stripe that 'would be
seen around Marion; who would ..become; Our
confidants and. the champions of ..our children."
A well known Waynesville citizen who has
had: considerable experience with horse rac
ing and horsu. racers told us that the-" brand of
racing horses brought here would not draw
the expected crowds. He cited the racing busi
ness of ..Charleston of years past, and the "flop"
that it turned out to be. While he was making
this argument, some of the sponsors of the bill
felt that horse racing here would create interest
in horses and stock, thus putting Haywood in
the lead in livestock of the state.
The -.North Carolina Christian Advocate
cites another angle to the question, which would
no doubt be one of the main issues of the cam
paign. It reads as follows:
"The pari-mutuel gambling bill for Mc
Dowell county enacted by the legislature before
the mass of our people knew that such a thing
was even thought of is a disgrace to the state
and a humiliation to the people of North Caro
lina. No other form of gambling is quite so
far-reaching in its' effects as this. More than
McDowell county is involved this is more than
a local measure;
"When the hearing was held two years ago
on a similar bill for Buncombe, Ambassador
Josephus Daniels said the race track men spent
more than $350,000 a year to corrupt the elec
torate of Kentucky. A gentleman reared in
Louisville insists that the amount is nearer ten
times that set by Mr. Daniels. A gentleman
who spent this winter in Miami told us that
$300,000 has been distributed into the several
counties of Florida to be used for whatever
purpose the people desired. Think of such a
sluch fund! It would be interesting to know
the names of the attorneys that are retained
to look after the interest of such gamblers."
As we said at the beginning, we do not
feel that the voters of this county will have to
decide on the question before the election in
the fall of 1031, if then.
.
IMPROVED
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAY 1
chool Lesson
(By REV. K B. FIT 2. WATER, I). p.. Mem-
jL-r of K-iruHy. Moody Hi;Se
ln-tir ut uf Chicas"'). j
Tj. 1 0 3 a. '.Vtriicrn .-ws!'uii-r Union.
MOUNTAIN GROWN CERTIFIED POTATOES
Mountain grown seed Irish potatoes have
shown up well in Piedmont and Eastern N, C.
in a number of demonstrations, in comparison
with northern grown seed.
This year the research and extension work
ers of the Horticulture Department arranged
for a larger and more comprehensive demonstra
tion on the farm of Mr. J. T, Albritton, Calypso,
N. C. In this demonstration 100 bushels of
Mountain grown certified seed is being com
pared with seed from the north and west.
At the present time the Mountain seed are
showing up well, and a demonstration meeting
is being planned by the above named Depart
ment, to be held at digging time.
Potato growers from both the western and
eastern part of the state should be interested
in the results of these tests and if possible
plan to attend this meeting.
Approximately 75,000 acres are planted to
Irish potatoes each year in North Carolina, and
a very large per cent of the seed used is ship
ped in; probably over one-half million bushels.
In the past, transportation costs have been in
favor of the northern growers, and especially
where the potatoes were shipped by water to
Norfolk or Wilmington. It is now possible,
however; to transport potatoes from western
North Carolina to certain eastern points at ap
proximately the same costs as from the north.
With this obstacle overcome, more of our own
seed potatoes can be produced to advantage in
the State..
From the above, facts it should be evident
to thinking people that the future for-a paying
money crop here in Haywood County is at hand,
for live years we have been urging the farmers
to get in position to sell certified potato seed.
How many farmers will have seed to sell next
season that the big potato growers of the South
and Fast want? VVe have more good seed plant
ed this year in Haywood County than ever be
fore but this is also true of other mountain
counties. The only way for you to be sure of
a sale for your potatoes is to have them certi
fied. If you do not understand the steps that
must be taken to certify seed then it behooves
each farmer to act at once. If you want to get
in line for more money for your potatoes -get-in
touch with W. I). Smith at once.
Lesson fcr May 28
JECUS AND HIS FRIENDS
LKS.SoN TEXT Mark 13:1-14 :.
OuLDK.N TEXT Ye are my friends,
if ye 3o whatsoever 1 coinii'.anil you.
John 10:1-1.
IT.IM.UiV TOl'I'.' Soir.e Frlt-ruls of
J..-SUS.
JLWluP. TOl'K; Jesus an Honored
(Jue:-t.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIi'i: Toe
IC Iieing a Friend of Jesus.
VOUNO I'E'jI'LE AND ADIXT TjP
IC Showing Our 1-riendship for Jesus.
THE TOI KIST Ol TLOOK
From the number of out of state cars we
have noticed on the highways during the past
fe.w weeks, we feel that Western North Caro
lina is in for a splendid tourist season,
. With the general feeling of optimism' over,
the country, we can fee! assured that Western
North- Carolina will be visited by a large num
ber of tourists that have beenwaiting until. -"times
got better;"
The weatherman is giving a "break" this
year, by making things rather warm for this
t ime of year, and when its warm here, you can
rest assured that its hot everywhere else.
Reports from Florida are that that state
enjoyed a profitable season, and this is another
good indication that we too, will have a similar
season.
Are we read v?
A HIGHWAY -TUNNEL
At this time it is not know n whether or
not the Io0-foot tunnel will be built on the Soco
.Gap. Road extension in Jackson county, '! or
whether a route will be taken that will elimi
nate the tunnel.
Tunnels in highway construction are very
rare, there being only a few in the state and
south. Unless the cost is too great, we feel
that it -would be a drawing card for a tunnel
to be constructed,-as-a great many people from
the low-country would be thrilled to get to
drive through a mountain.
Some might be afraid of the underground
trip, but we believe that where one would be'
afraid, 99 would take advantage of the novel
ty trip. No doubt the chambers of commerce
of Western North Carolina would- delight in the
opportunity to include the tunnel on their
literature.
A better tille for this lesson woiiM
surest .Jesus as giving a prophetic
outline of events in the interval be
tween tiis crucifixion ami his set-unit
coming.
I. The Occasion of the Prophecy
(vv. 1-4).
As Jesus was passing out of the
temple for ttie last time on his way
to the Mount of Olives where lie gave
this discourse, the disciples reminded
him of the splendor of the building,
to which he replied that not one stone
should be left upon another. When
seated upon the Mount, the disciples
came privately, according to Matthew
'24 :3, with a threefold question re
questing further information.
1. "When shall these things UvT
2. "What shall lie the sign of thy
coming?"
"The end or the age?"
That which follows is given in an
swer to these three questions.
II. The Characteristics of the Age
Between the Crucifixion and Christ's
Second Coming (vv. 5-'J")
1. The appearance of many deceiv
ers (w. 5, C). Many false Christ have
pressed their claims as being the Mes
siah since Jesus went bai l; to heaven.
As this age draws to a close we may
expect these claims to increase.
2. Wars and strife among the na
tions (vv. 7, S). The history of the
centuries since Christ's crucifixion is
written in blood.
Earthquakes, famines, and trou
bles (v. S). Though - these calamities
I grow Increasingly severe as the days
lengthen, the intelligent disciple Is
not surprised or alarmed for these
an; the precursors of a new order, the
birth-pangs of a new age when the
Kingdom of Christ shall be established,
on this earth. Let the believer in
Christ in this time of darkness look
up, for his redemption ilrifwoth nigh.
4. lreaill'ul persecutions (v. II).
Cod's witnesses shall be delivered up
to councils, beaten in the synagogues,
anil shall be .brought, before: rulers
and kings for Christ's sake as a testi
mony against them,
.Universal evangelism (y. in).' The
gospel of the kingdom, according to
Mat thew ' t :1 -I, shall be' preached in
all the world for a witness. This is
not the gospel of the grace of God
which is now being preached, but a
new .evangelism which shall be pro
claimed by elect Israelites immedi
ately preceding the coniing'of Christ
to establish bis kingdom. (See Romans
11 :i:Mo; Itev. 7:1 10.) .
(!. The universal hat red of the be
lieving Israelites (vv. ll-lH). They
shall bo severely persecuted. Civil
government shall tie against them.
Their one duly notwithstanding shall
be to preach the .'gospel of the king
dom, depending upon the Holy Spirit
for wisdom and power. For this spe?
cilic duty they are sealed with '.tin;,
seal of Cod in their foreheads tliev.
7:3). This will be. .the 'real IVnteeost
of which the "out pouring of the Spirit
at the 'beginning of the. church was a
type (Joel 2.:'JS-,',,l ; Acts 2: :T0).
7. The -great tribulation (vv. 14 ".",):
This is the consummation of the age
immediately 'preceding the glorious ap
pouring of -Christ. Out of the mis
sionary efforts of converted Israel
shall eventuate the unparalleled hor
rors so vividly pictifred here, Daniel's
"abomination of desolation"! is the An-,
ti christ -"the man of sin". (Dam p :iy,.
27; Dan. 11 ::;(!; U Tliess.;;i;;!,.l), who
will direct . this reign of terror...
III. I lie Glorious Return of the
Lord (vv. 21-27),
Jesus' return is the superlative
event, Hie one .to -.which- till prophecies
have pointed and to which all ages
are: moving with tin failing precision.
IV. Application . of the Prophecy
(vv. 2s.".7).
1. As these evtuits multiply in the
earth, we know that the coming of the
Lord draweth nigh (vy. 2S, 29).
2. The Jewish race shall retain its
integrity until the end (v. 30). The per
petuity of Israel is the miracle of the
ages.
3. Certainty of fulfillment (v, 31).
Tiio unfailing guarantee of this, is the
words of Jesus Christ.
4. . The time of Christ's coming is
unknown, (v, 32). In. view of this fact
it is folly to set the time.
.5. The proper behavior in view of
Christ's imminent coming (vv. 33-37)
is watchfulness and prayer.
24 Years Ago
in
HAYWOOD
From the file of May 29, 1909.)
The Sulphur Springs Hotel i.; now
pen anil guests already arriving and
the season bids fair to ht the best in
the history of the most excellent ho
tel. Waynesville without the fa
mous White Sulphur Springs hotel
wouid be a misnomer, but with1 it the
town and locality can be out down as
the finest anj mot beautiful spot in
Western North Carolina.
Messrs. Jack Way and Mark- Kil-
lian returned Saturday from Davidson
ouege to spend the summer
..nas cora ward, who h tant
in oil,. Graded School for some years,
left Saturday for her home at Tus-
i-jii to spend the summer.
The directors of the Fair Associa
anon made no mistake when thev
elected W. L. Hardin as Chief Marshal
ior tne coming fair.
Miss Mabel Rand entertained a few
of her friends at her home Tuesday
night. those present were Misses
Josephine McCracken. Anna Lee,
Mary Coble and Hellen Bribes.
Messrs. McKinley Green. Will Coble
and Arthur Rickard.
Mirs Marguerite Sloan entertain
very delightfully Tuesday evening
at a guessing contest party compli
mentary to the 9;h and 10th grades.
The first prize was . won by Miss
Hazel Killian and the boohv hv Mr.
Jai-k Wav.
22 YKAIiS AGO IX HAYWOOD
(From the file of June 2, 1911.)
Verily the camping fever is in the
air. It took .-o well on the young
ladii ' of the Crawford Creek Camp
ing party that they evolved the idea
of a tenting party tj Junaluska on
which they invited several of the
Waynesville young men. Prom
Thiir.iav even inir until Monday morn
ing the time was crowded full of
camping pleasures. Those going
were: Misses Carolina Thomas. Lillie
and I.ucile Satterthwai:, Clarine Lee,
Reed Marshal, Josephine McCracken.
and Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Nannie
Persons, chaperones; Messrs. S. C.
Satterthwait. Jr., James Gause, Rob
ert Smathers, Ernest Withers, Boiling
Hall and Mr. Price and Mr. Satter
twa.it. -Miss Amelia McFadyen entertained
a number of her friend with an in-
lormal reception luesday afternoon
at the home of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Abel and fam
ily are spending this week on Cmu-
ford Creek trout fishing.
Mrs. A. A. Shu ford and sons, of
Hickory are visiting Mrs. W. 15.
Ferguson.
Piece Of Meteor Is
Found At Dellw (k
J. M. Allison, who lives on th, j.
Turner place near Dellwood, .
that he h:.s discovered a framir.
an immense meteor which iV
in some remote period of tin.
brought t Waynesville Friday
of the fragment weighing a (. c
pounds, which has every app..
of having been burned in a v.
furnace.
Mr- Allison said he found th -.
ment buried in the earth abou
feet deep, ani in digging it cu:
pieces were broken from it .
which he brought to town. M -son
thinks that this fragment, .
he said is as large as two wash ;
is a part of a large meteor -plunged
into the earth's atmos: .
ages ago and fell .with such U-;
speed that it became heated by
tion to an incandescent state, a
of it being burn?d up and a
part fell and buried itself into
earth. At least, it has that ap:
ance.
The piece that he brought in
been placed in the office of T
Waynesville Mountaineer for ex;,
ination.
Hazelwood Men Are
Attending Assembl
Rev. O. C. Landrum. pastor of t
Hazeiwood Presbyterian church h
yesterday for Montreat to attend t
General Assembly of the Sou; he
Presbyterian church, which conven
this morning.
Rev. Mr. Landrum is one of tin- tv
ministers named from the Ashevil
Presbytery to attend the Assemh!
Mr. G. ('. Summerow, of Hazelw ...
is one of the elders attending fn,
this presbytery.
The local representatives phi- i
return from the meeting about Mm
day or Tuesday.
CAHD OF Til ASKS
wish to express our apprecuir
tion to our friends for the kindness
shown us during the illness and
death of our wife and mother.
Charles Underwood and Family.
The
GARDEN CLUB
Quite a number of high school
graduates of Western North Caro
lina school belong to Wanton's.
Garden Club. These young people
are cultivating one to five am
tc pay their expenses in Wanton's
Business College. Other -members'
of the family. often assist them.
Hlanton's Business College is
able to use farm produce including
meat, lard eggs, chickens, etc. in
us boarding department and tan
rlways arrange to accept at market
price these supplies to apply on
schccl fees.
you may be interested in taking
a piece of ground and
dure to help on your course. A list
cf acceptable produce will be sent
upon request. Address.
BLANTON'S
BUSINESS 'COLLEGE
.ASHEVILLE
BE OPTIMISTIC
But Remember
You Can't Keep Your Chin Up
With Run-Down Heels!
Bring Your Shoe Repairing To
THE CHAMPION SHOE SHOP
MAIN ST.
E. T. Duckett, Prop.
N EXT WESTERN UNION
Life'i Watch Towers
The watch towers of life are not all
atop oflice .buildings; some folks find
them on .a-mountain, beside a quiet
brook, or in the quietness of a pine for
est where even the carpet of needles
Is silent to the tread r,ol;.
Christ Is Coming
"We nro on the verge of the greatest
event in the history of the church
we are on, the verge of the coning of
Christ; he may come at anv moment"
Rev. E. L. I.angston.
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