North Carolina Newspapers

S:ncnd FK1NTING C. i'iO-ian S First B LOUISVILLE Kv The waynesville Mountaineer 49,500 People Live within 20 mile of WaynecvOle their idaal hopping center. Lffeek Published Twice-a-Week In The County Seat Of Haywood County At The Entrance Of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park $3.00 In Advance In Haywood and Jackson Counties WAYNESVILLE, N. C, TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1947 Large Crowd Hears r 1- 44 FOURTEEN PAGES Associated Press News L be tan Fri- I ,lmptl who K Br"-" . L mining to M- L m other fields. Lj. .nrsp train- Kjln this sum- l county, spui"""-" L Administration rL.. it.. Havwnod t Education. The liad, with a mini- r . fnr Bent! requiitu w. t the training Lb mvernment. & planned in- ; net and dnc j mrk, plumblnf pwrt sheet met Tta trade course.' Won a year-round lours per week fag is interested Bride may register unts-or get com- regarding the lOira. to 12 noon lHotctive town- Ik. Vocational ag- jtfl will supervise deb up for the time it the Board jf in the court- it Hesser states I know fcy neat Iff if students, so h organized as lie. Qualified in- It mured from the t possible. If de it, schools will be townships, oth Wl be central- !ere V fflunty Singing TOW two meet- k end, one or 1:00 o'clock and W afternoon at i i be held in of the court ' h Tom Queen, Biyrood county WmrOUDsfrnrr PB expected l- Tom the ""Md from Mr W tart Urn ni, j" Sroups at- PiMtt veter- mill now make m account -riB, Ad. -u,. JThebucklin Sstg"0Usly Cimer. Wrrewy. Then Ktttatendent. C oi the i. --uno catfish B 11 n. Report nuineer by V?1 light scat. C:th"tan- of I1 J- Onfall " " ' CP 4i at 4 mb A jzt v 3 m & w v m & .-fr? , , v ri ... -r i " "II m : in ONE OF the largest classes ever to graduate at Waynesville Township high school will be awarded diplomas on Wednesday evening in the school au ditorium. The 126 seniors, including 24 former servicemen, are pictured above in cap and gown, at the athletic stadium. Their mascot, front center, is little Jean Weatherby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton E. Weatherby. Names of graduates appear elsewhere in this edition. Photo by Ingram, Ingram's Studio. Record Class Graduates Wednesday; Special Rev. Elliott Tells Class Thai Liberty Musi Be Temnered With Lova Tornado Death Toll Mounts To 43 In Midwest (By The Associated Press) Storm-lashed Arkansas and Oklahoma counted at least 43 dead and hundreds injured from tornadoes which swept through rural areas causing thousands of dollars of property damage. Hardest hit was a heavily pop ulated agricultural region near Pine Bluff in southeastern Arkan sas. Thirty-seven bodies were re ported recovered and about 15 persons were believed missing. A large proportion of the dead were children. Hundreds were injured as the twister leap-frogged across the rich Arkansas farming; area yes terday, narrowly missing Pine Bluff, a city of 40,000. In Oklahoma, three-fourths of the town of Leedey was leveled Saturday night. Six persons were killed and about 25 injured. The town has a population of 600. Both states were hit . earlier this year by severe storms. In April, tornadoes In northern Arkansas and northwestern Ok lahoma caused more than 100 deaths and heavy property dam age. In yesterday's Arkansas storm, estimates of the number of homes destroyed ranged as high as 1,000. First Of New Signs Goes Up at Junaluska An attractive sign pointing the route to Waynesville and Hazel wood has been installed at the intersection of the new road at Lake Junaluska. The sign was made by W. T. Guthrie of Ashe viHe, with lettering In scotchlight , sland out during the night. It is the first of the road signs being Prepared to attract travel here, sponsored by the Waynesville Chamber of Commerce. TOWN BOARD SCHEDULED TO MEET ON THURSDAY The mayor and board of alder men of Waynesville will hold their regular meeting for the month of une on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Town Hall. TRYON RESIDENT KILLED "HEN HIT BY AIRPLANE David (MnnVl Mnn 9t lifo-lnnff resident of Tryon, died of injuries when driving a circus truck near ConnellsvUle, Pa., and hit by low "Xing aircraft Monday. The pilot suffered only minor Injuries. i ii -wt uiii ml J i l Awards To Be Made Today llv WTHS Seniors Hear Pastor. Speak Bacca laureate Sermon Here Sunday "Negative liberty without posi tive loyalty is the worse thing that can come to man," Rev. L. G. El liott, pastor of the first Baptist church, told member of the grad uating class here Sunday night, as he used as his subject, "Liberty and Loyalty." A large crowd almost filled the auditorium for the first baccalau reate sermon in two years. Rev. Paul Townsend gave the invoca tion and the girls1 choir, under the direction of Charles Isley, sang "The Lord's Prayer." After the sermon the mixed chorus sang "The Lost Choir," and Rev. M. R. Williamson gave the benediction. Miss Jean Hyatt was pianist. Rev. Mr. Elliott used as his text: "All things are yours, and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God s. (1 Cor. 3:21-23). "The desire o be free, to be ourselves, to express ourselves in our own way, to do as we please is one of the deepest and highest de sires of human nature. This is as much of God-implanted desire as to love and be loved. Therefore we should guard it well and not abuse it. This passion for freedom struggles for expression very ear ly in life, and continues through all of life's changing conditions. "It is seen in the babe in moth er's arms. Watch him kick and Kmitrni. crv and coo, resisting re straint and doing his infantile best to be free. "It is seen in youth. Now he is fighting against home restraints and parental control. He kicks against ethical and social codes of home, school, church and commu nity. To say, 'don't' to youth is like waving a red rag in a bull's face. He wants to be free to choose his own clothes, nis own friends, his own amusements, his own hobbies and his own brand of cigarettes. In short, he wants full reign to do as he pleases, go as he pleases and come as he pleases. The world itself is too small for his expanding desires of freedom. Now in the face of this consuming de sire, the text says: 'All things are yours.' "Again, this desire for freedom is seen in adult life, in the world of business, and in the world of men and nations. Emancipation from classroom discipline Is . yours today. What will you ao w.. ... "For one thing, you must realize that freedom brings responsibility. That is one of the unalterable laws of life. Attainments, are worthless (Continued on page five) Finals Speaker D COL. W. F. KERNAN, above, oi Highlands, nationally known author iinrl lecturer and state president "f the North Carolina Culholic ' men's association, will deliver the commencement address (if St. Johns high school, Waynes-ville. Wednesday, June 4. A former pro fessor of philosophy at Harvard university and convert to the Cath olic faith, he recently retired from the Army after 27 years of service. Commission Urges Youth Training Program Adoption WASHINGTON - APi - The nation heard from a commission of nine prominent civilians Monday that the compulsory training of up lo 950 000 American youths a year is an '"urgent military necessity in this world of insecure peace. The alternative to that and other multi-billion dollar outlays for na tional defense is to invite "exterm- iuation. President lryinan s au- visory commission 4 i-Qi iii nn declared. on universal The group painted this bleak picture of the future if its warning goes un heeded: For a few years from four to ten "our monopoly of the atomic bomb" and the availability of battle-trained veterans of World War II may serve as insurance against a sneak assault on the American homeland. Services Are "Hollow Shell" But the precipitate drop in the nation's state of readiness "our military forces are a hollow shell will encourage "those to whom weakness on the part of peace-loving nations is a passport to aggres sion." Other countries who share our democratic ideals will lose faith, And then: . . "The mantle of totalitarianism will spread its darkness over still larger sections of the earth, m-nr-asine the peril to us and nar rowing the company ot mose whose aid we can count in -w.h fnr lasting peace." on the The document was drafted and (Continued on Fage rive) Junior High School Promotions Program to Begin at 10 O'clock Special awards will be presented outstanding students, and eighth grade pupils will receive certificates promoting them to high school in a program that begins at 10 a.m. today In the Waynesville Township high school auditorium. At the close of the morning pro gram, report cards will he given students for the final month of the 1946-47 school year, and on Wed nesday night 120 students will be awarded diplomas largest gradu ating class In the school's history. Awards for perfect attendance during the year are to be presented today. The American Legion good citizenship awards to junior high school stduents will go lo Jimmy Swift, son of Capt. and Mrs. W. F. Swift; and Margaret Keece, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Keece. Art students who have been an nounced as winners of the Woman's Club awards are: Beulah Mae Mauney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mauney: 'and Jacqueline Mc C'raeken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCrackcn, who tied for fast place in the senior high divi sion; and Ola iMac Taylor, daugh ter of Mr. and' Mis. George Henry Taylor, who won first place in junior high. The American Legion Auxiliary art awards will be presented to Beulah Mae Mauney. for first place, and Betty June McCracken, second place, in senior high; and to Julia Ann Calhoun, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Calhoun, and Frances Hay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sain Ray, in junior high. The Charles Palmer Davis medal in current events will be given to Juanita Jaynes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Jaynes. Last Friday night a full house witnessed the senior play, "Little Women," which inaugurated the commencement activities at WTHS On Sunday evening the baccalaure ate sermon was delivered by Rev. L. G. EllioU'.- Fololwing the eighth grade pro motion exercises and presentation of special awards today, the formal graduation exercise will be held Wednesday evening, beginning at 8:15 o'clock.' The program again will feature students, with Elsie Jane Green delivering the saluta tory address, and Jackie Sue Mes ser the valedictory. Class orations will be presented by Theresa Alley, "North Caro lina's Number One Need Good Health"; Peggy Dock. "Is World Government the Path to Peace?"; and Virginia Francis. "Should the State of North Carolina Provide Capital Outlay Funds for Public School Buildings?" C. E. Weatherby, principal, will make the presentation of the 1947 class, after which M. H. Bowles, district superintendent, will award diplomas to the graduates includ ing 24 veterans who completed their work during the year. The Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizenship awards will be( given by Mrs. W. F. Swift. Special music will include num bers by the school octette and a (Continued on Page Five) Accident Fatal To Haywood Man In Philippines Tech. 5 Kenneth Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Robinson of Hazelwood was accidentally elec trocuted in the Philippine Islands May 26, according to a message re ceived from the War Department by his parents. Young Robinson was born in Haywood county May 24, 1928, and volunteered for the service in the Army June 10, 1946. He received his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., and was sent overseas Sep tember 20. He was an electrician and was assigned to duty with the 1664th Engineers service detach ment. The body will be returned to this country for funeral services and burial. In addition to the parents he Is survived by one brother, Moses Robinson of Hazelwood; a sister, Miss Lillian Robinson of Hazel wood; the maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Dills of Waynesville, R. F. D. No. 1. Garrett funeral home will be in charge ot the funeral arrange ments. HIGH POINT GRADUATES 62 HIGH POINT Sixty-two seniors were graduated from High Point college yesterday in the college's 20th graduation exercise. The college awarded 23 degrees in bachelor of arts; 19 bachelor of science in business administration; six bachelor of science in home economics; two bachelor of science in music; two bachelor of science in chemistry; and seven bachelor of science in physical education. SUICIDE LEAP NEW YORK An unidentified pian climbed the five foot railing on the George Washington bridge Sunday and dived into the water. 250 feet below. Police believed that he was instantly killed. Appropriation Bill For Farm Program Is Slashed Senate consideration of the De partment of Agriculture 1948 ap propriation bill is expected to be gin this week, with a stiff fight an ticipated as farm supporters seek to restore the drastic cuts imposed when the bill was passed by the House last week. Hardest hit by the House bill were the soil conservation program in which a budget of $301,720,000 has been set up and $165,614,290 authorized; the school lunch pro gram, for which $75,000,000 was requested and $45,000,000 author ized; and the crop insurance pro gram, cut from a requested $19, 330.000 to $11,000,000. The tobacco marketing quota program, which has paid for itself in the collection of penalties, was left by the House as set up in the Department of Agriculture budget. Should the Senate follow the lead of the House, the primary ef fect in Haywood County would be a virtual end to the soil conserva tion work as administered by the AAA, and a sharp reduction in the school lunch program. Tobacco price support would not be affected. The outlook in the Senate, how ever, Is more favorable to agricul ture. Indications have been that the soil conservation funds would Daniels Speak At Lake Cotton Thriving On State Test Farm Near Here Farmers in general through out Haywood arc complaining about the lark of rain, but the cotton on the State Test Farm seems to be thriving, as if it were 'way down south'. An experiment is underway at the Farm with four rows of cot ton being grown for various tests, one being lint length, and the study of fibres grown here. The plants were brought here from Raleigh and set out, and are thriving. When asked about the boll weevil menace, Howard Clapp. superintendent said: "The facts about that loo, will come later." Many People On Tours Oi State Test Farm Now Inspection tours of the State Test, farm are increasing weekly, according to Howard Clapp, super intendent. Interested parties from all sec tions of Western North Carolina are visiting the farm, and making a conducted tour of the various projects. The average party has from 30 to 50 people, and about two hours is required to go over the entire farm. Most visitors are amazed at the vast number of projects underway at the farm. They marvel at the fact that some 150 different varie ties of hybrid corn is being grown in addition to all oilier projects. Poppy Sale Brings In Total Of $190.25 The American Legion auxiliary realized $190.25 from the annual sale of poppies which was held re cently by the organization with Mrs. J. C. Brown, chairman in charge. Mrs. Theda Crawford led in total amount of sales, with Miss Alice Marie Burgin second and Miss Ma rie Strange taking third place. Others who asslbted Mrs. Brown in the sales during the day were Mrs. Hurst Burgin, president of the unit; Mrs. L. J. Martel, Mrs. R. Rov Campbell, Mrs. Bob Gibson, Mrs. W. F Strange, Mrs Charles Isley, Mrs. Kdith Alley and Miss Dorothy Martel. The success of the sale will en able the local unit to provide the necessary items asked for the 10 veterans at Oteen and the one vet eran at the hospital at Fayetteville, who have been assigned the Way nesville auxiliary, according to Mrs. Brown. THREE ARRESTED Police confirmed reports that three Negroes were arrested in Jackson following the latest report of attempted atsault in the Eastern Carolina community. be increased to approximately 80 percent of the amount requested, to a .figure near $240,000,000. While Congress acts, the soil conservation program has been called to a halt in Haywood and the remainder of the country. Lime and phosphate purchases have been stopped, and the intensive pasture improvement program that got off to such a good start is feared to have received an injurious blow. Secretary' of Agriculture Ander son, in a statement on the House appropriation committee's action, calls it "a sharp cut at the interests of the American farm family and the general welfare." He states that his department has 10,000 less employees and is operating on a smaller budget than in 1940. The soil conservation cut, as serts Secretary Anderson, is a vio lation by Congress of its own con tract. "The Department was au thorized to set up the 1947 ACP program on a 300 million dollar basis." He calls the decrease in funds for the school lunch program "in consistent" with the recent defi ciency appropriation passed by Congress to aid the program this year. Haywood County Day Speaker Hits Use of Veto By Big Nations Josephus Daniels told a large au dience at the Haywood County Day program at Lake Junaluska Sunday that the world can learn a good lesson today from the Indians and early settlers in this area more than a hundred years ago. Their attitude, and determination to live peacably together is a lesson the world today needs to learn, the statesman, publisher and former ambassador said. Mr. Daniels said that the nations of the world are obligated to the war dead to keep the promise that they were fighting for world peace. If the dead could speak, they would urge President Tru man to be true to the Atlantic Charter; ask Stalin to abolish the veto and forget the acquisition of additional territories; and would urge Attlee to also abolish the veto power, and speed the day of world wide peace. The speaker announced to his audience that he had prepared three speeches one on Junaluska, one on Indians and a lay sermon After giving his personal experi ences at Junaluska and the joy it, afforded him to return, he said in part: "Every man should have two homes, the one in the sweetness of family life, to which he repairs from his daily task, and the other In the sacred precincts of his church, where he seeks strength to overcome the trials and tempta tions that assail all human beings who believe in the Bible doctrine of the imperfection of man. Most fortunate am I because I have three homes; two in Raleigh; and my other home In this setting of health, beauty and Christian atmos phere. Today I am coining back horne to home on the banks pf Lake Junaluska. Ever since the year 1883, while attending my first meeting of the North Carolina Press Association bore when I was privileged to climb to the top of Eagles Nest (the rail road had not been completed) my heart turned often back to thi'i early love of the majestic scenery that intrigued mc. It was on this first mountain trip that I tasted the hospitality of Haywood county: I found it good then the apple , delicious and the young women beautiful. This mecea of mountain and lake has long attracted many sum mer visitors. It early beckoned down-country folk, particularly those of the Wesleyan faith. Under the leadership of Bishop Atkins there was built here the summer Methodist assembly. It has year ly attracted many seeking a Cha tauqua In the Southern mountains such as Bishop Vincent conceived on the lakes in up-state New York. When my good wife and I looked for an ideal summer home, we ftund it here on the shores of Lake Junaluska. Pleasant mem ories of many summers here are cherished. No honor more grateful has come to me than to be invited as an old citizens to speak here on Haywood County Day. When in Mexico, and official duties denied me coming back home I felt I was present in spirit when you invited my dear wife and my son. Jona than, to voice the spirit of Hay wood County Day. Your superin tendent, after my wife had spoken out of her heart as a true Junalus kan one summer on a Haywood County Day gathering, tokl me "your wife made the bett speech that has been heard here on Hay wood County Day. You and Jona than were not even in the run ning." This did not surprise me any more than it gratified inn, be cause I knew that long before its lure so charmed my wife that she selected a cottage on the shores of (Continued on Page Five) Highway Record For 1947 In Haywood (To Date) Killed - - 2 Injured -18 (This Information Compiled From Records of State High way Patrol)