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Standard PRIMING CX 220 S First St Published Twicc-a-Week Every Tuesday and Friday The Waynesville Mountaineer Published Twice-a-Week In The County Seat of Haywood County At The Entrance Of The Great Smoky MountainsationaPark $3.00 In Advance In Haywood and Jackson Counties WAYNESVILLE, N. C TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1947 No. 72 SIXTEEN PAGES Associated Press News 5 g0pl I miles of fheir ideal Ml ML . - Manaqer City Limits, Extension ' ' :IS1 ! f J Ceremonv To Honor Walters Today jl-YU nprpinrn Men Plan Oct. Show And Sale Survey Areas Is Started To' Help Dedicate Station WHCC Is Plan I SHUGS LN. Y., shipyards h Shusg has been 5. Atomic Energy ! ve as manager of lord, Washington, is new duties on (International) arc Wood onday fTownsend resident finder Of ministerial Asso- esterday for the at Breezy Cor- piska, named Rev. president for the year, succeeding of Canton, who to. fct meeting of the Is since May. pre discussed was Radio Station committee was ft the association The commit- P Rev. L. G. El- chairman; Rev. pon; Rev. M. R. lesvjlle: Rev. T. nd Rev. Paul nesville. I" be made for f early morning station by the punty. Nt was also lnday morning ibyterian church L With tin. M.ik p being broad en Are Paywood F of the StatP . - ft now receiving ln(ier the super fluity s patrol- May. whnsn iWUnty. is u-nrlr P R. Roberts F' of Haywood farles B ni,. is with Cpl. e! Report Mountaineer by Bureau ) - Partly cloudy won Nrs Meeting Will Be Held Here Friday Night To Work Out Final Details Plans are going forward for the 6th annual Haywood County Here ford Breeders' consignment sale and show to be held on the Way nesville Township high school grounds Wednesday, October 1, sponsored by the County Here ford Breeders Association. All members of the association are urged to attend a meeting called by the president at 8 o'clock Friday night, Sept. 12, in the court house, when final arrangements for the show and sale will be made. Sons farm, route 1, Clyde; Rocky Fifty-five animals, all but a few from Haywood herds, will be en tered in the competition for show ribbons and auctioned during the afternoon by Tom McCord. In ad dition will be approximately 30 baby beeves to be shown by 4-H F. F A. vnuths. a Dart of which will KA' anMttntA hprp and tha re- how and gale In Asheville tne 101 lowing week. There will be 22 polled Here fords from the Boy S. Haynes and Sons farm, route 1, Clyde; Rocky Lane farm and Walnut Knoll farm, Canton; Allgood and McDaniel, of Liberty, S. C; and W. A. Swanger, route 3, Canton. Horned Herefords will be ottered by Graceland farms, C. T. Francis and David Underwood of Waynes ville; and Jack T. Rogers of route 1, Clyde. Ribbons will be awarded in 13 classifications, with prizes for the grand and reserve champions of bulls and cows. Officers of the Haywood County Hereford Breeders Association are Roy S. Haynes, route 1, Clyde, president; Dr. A. P. Cline of Rocky Lane farm, Canton, vice president, and C. T. Francis, Waynesville, secretary-treasurer. i I I IIIIU III II Illlll nn TTTiTT TIP "I ' """Tl . rVi ?4W J i CAROLINA Power and Light company's largest hydroelectric plant, at Waterville, will be formal ly named in honor of Charles S. Walters, (at leftt today. A plaque commemorating the event will be unveiled at noon and the program will feature a talk by D. Hiden Ramsey, Asheville publisher, and a response by Mr. Walters, vice president of the company. Hev. M. R. Williamson will give the in vocation. L. V. Sutton, president and general manager of the com pany, will act as master of cerc- Wmnino Cntroral . fl-inHtt nf Mr. JWaUer9,.int jHaywood cQ.ntaVI been invited to the occasion. Young Democrats Will Have Reorganization Meeting Here Tonight Continued II KUOrn. k. nuun or Powers Nle tPmno by the ct hi): U1 Rain- fl.Mln foil 1-84 m"" 86 83 8 62 87 84 .10 John D. Ezell Passes Friday At Home Here John D. Ezell, 58. died at his home on Brown Avenue, Friday morning following a long illness. Masonic, services were held ai the First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Kev. Paul Townsend and Rev. S. R Crockett officiating. Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery. Active nallbearers were Bill Coble, Hugh Felder. Robert Fie. W. S. Sprinkle, C. B. Hosaflook, and Robert Gibson. Honorary pallbearers were John Vance, Dr. J. R. McCracken, R. R. Mills, Charlie Woodward, Hub Bur netii, L. N. Davis, Emmett Balen tine, W. A. Coble, L. M. Killian, J. W. Killian, W. A. Abel, J. S. Davis, R. A. Gaddie, R. H. Gibson, S. K. Connatser, J. H. Howell, W. H. Owen. Jim Massie, Charles Ray, Jack Felmet, Harry Lee Liner, Sr., Harry Evans, Frank Worthington, Roy Campbell, J. C. Patrick, Wil liam Bradley, George Plott, W. rt. Burgin, James H. Howell, Jr., Wil liam Medford, Reuben Barnetz, Claiirio Allpn Rill Chambers. R. E. Fore, H. O. Champion, S. A. Dantz- ler, and H. M. Sullivan. Mr. Ezell was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of the American Legion, Post 47, Waynes ville. He was made a mason of Waynesville Lodge 259, in 1927 and was elected master of same lodge in 1933. He was an active member of the West Gate Club and Past Master's Club of the 41st Masonic District. He served as official coach for Waynesville lodge for seven years. In 1937 he was made a Roy al Arch Mason of Waynesville Chapter 69. During the same year he took the Council degrees in Doric Council 20. In 1933 he was (Continued on Page Eight) Dates Set For Health Exams For Teachers Teachers in Haywood county schools may take 'examinations for health certificates on two Friday afternoons this month. Sept. 19 and 26, at the District Health department office in the courthouse here, it was an nounced this week by Dr. Mary Michal. Latest News BULLETINS By United Press 11 KILLED IN STATE North Carolina's week-end toll of deaths by accident and violence has risen to 11. Inactive Since War, Political Group To Reorganize At Courthouse Tonight Near Town Ask Board For Survey East Waynesville And Dellwood Road Sec tion May Be In corporated The Waynesville town council on Thursday authorized Watt Justice to begin surveys for two proposed extensions of the corporate limits, in F.ast Wavnesville and on the Dellwood road. Mr. Justice also is now making a preliminary survey of the north ward extension of Montgomery street to connect with Walnut street. Requests have been received from numerous residents in the East Waynesville and Dellwood road sections to be taken in as a part of the town. The survey will decide which part of the outlying nrna fan he incomorated with a vote of the residents required be fore the extension can be made. It is estimated by Dr. Tpm Stringfield, one of the aldermen, that should the extensions be made Waynesville's population would b increased more than 309. Another matter discussed at the regular meeting last week was con necting water to pipes supplying the new development beyond the hospital. After an inspection of the situa tion Friday it was decided to make the connection. Pipe would be fur nished the town without cost by Charles Underwood to go the 1,000 feet from the hospital into the de velopment area. The state highway department has promised to send an engineer to survey the suggested truck lane, from the Pet Dairy plant to Brown avenue, reports Dr. Stringfield. al though due to press of other work will not be able to get here imme diately. County Having Drawn For Addition Need For Acting While Federal-State Money Is Available Is Cited The Haywood County Hospital was visited Saturday morning by five representatives of the State Medical Care commission, now making a 20-counly tour to inspect possibilities of hospital expansion After spending an hour seeins the facilities here under the guid ance of Dr. Thomas Stringfield. hospital chief of staff, the visitors . .i.lll, Ihu fai t that REPRESENTATIVE REDDEN Havwood County Hospital has c n (,,hw with Rpii- 'adequate grounds on which to ex- THtrcK iun mpmhers of Conmcss, totctliei wilt! nep ' X lHkV" V T V, w I IctllU, resentative George A. Smathcrs, of Miami and Waynesville,' Representatives of the commis- ... .u.. col npnim and dedication ofision who made the inspection were Will De tne speaKeis ai ......... -.t n - t i R. Berrvman of Raleigh, eon- il Liie r cti iv Lilian-, SENATOR HOEY a.t;, wjurr in the auditorium o rvauiu own"" v-w - -- at noon Wednesday. The public is invited to attend the pro cram which will begin promptly at noon. Prior to the for mal program, the high school band will g.ve a 30-m mute ; con cert "t ..jf Formal Dedication And Opening Of WHCC Will Be Held At Moon VJednesday Five Potatoes Weigh 16 Pounds, Displayed Here Five large Sequoia type po tatoes, weighing; a total of 16 pounds, have been displayed at the First National bank here by Tom Alexander, who grew them on his Cataloochee ranch. Mr. Alexander planted live acres of Sequoias which have met state requirements as certi fied seed. One acre has been harvested, netting 500 bushels. MUST NOT TALK WASHINGTON Labor Secre tary Schwellcnbach has instructed all Labor Department employees to refrain from discussing the Taft' Hartley labor law at least until next February. LABOR OFFICIALS TO MEET ASHEVILLE North Carolina will play host this month to labor officials from all over the United States and Canada. The meeting at Asheville September 23 through the 25 is the annual convention of the International Association of Governmental Labor Officials. North Carolina Labor Commission er Forrest Shuford is president of the association. A reorganizing meeting of the Young Democrats of Haywood will be held tonight, starting at 8 o'clock, in the courthouse. Roy Taylor, district chairman of the state organization, of Black Mountain, and Miss Mary Elmore of Waynesville, vice chairman, are announced as the principal speak ers. The meeting will be devoted mostly to business, the election of officers and delegates to the state convention. There also will be a general discussion of the work of Young Democrats, which is now re building to prewar strength. The Haywood club became inac tive during the war, but former members are anxious to resume ac tivities with the high interest held in the past. Many persons now are eligible to become members of the organiza tion that were not during the past, and all are invited to attend the meeting tonight. Old Folks Day Set For Sunday At Morning Star Umstead Favors Development Of This Section Senator William B. Umstead spent Sunday night in Waynesville, and yesterday spent several hours visiting friends. On Sunday morn- The 6th annual Old Folks Day!"; - ' irno"' . I class in Canton, will be held Sunday. September ,js 14 at Morning Star .Methodist, I'-" Im i,cn-st,,l in CMUICIl, liertl stimuli, v.,,,, a .u.(s- attendance expected for the occa sion. The Rev. Dr. David E. Camack, a former pastor of the church, will deliver the morning sermon at 11 o'clock. Dinner will be served pic nic style on the church grounds at noon. During the afternoon a musical program will be held under the guidance of George W. Smathers, music chairman. Group singing and renditions, from quartets and choirs are planned. Charles A. Rhodarmer and Quay Smathers are cochairmen of arrangements. 'the development of Western North j Carolina and believe that additional I recreational facilities are absolulc ! ly necessary in this area. I do not feel there is another place in the 'nation when- such scenery as may be found in this immediate section J is as readily accessible. ' "Some 12 years ago, I was among i those making a trip to Baltimore in the interest of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Since thai time I have ! continued to be deeply interested in the development of the project and the Park." suiting architect; Dr. John A. Fer rell of Raleigh, executive secretary: E. C. Hubbard of Raleigh, principal sanitary engineer for the state board of health; L. D. Conway of Richmond, Va., hospital architect of the Public Health service; and II. E. Hamilton of Raleigh, hospital ad ministrator for the commission. Expansion of the Haywood hos pital has been judged an urgent necessity by medical personnel and civic leaders throughout the coun ty. Patients have had to double up in "single" rooms for several years, and during peaks of being over crowded bed have been Art uj in corridbrs. As one interested person stated ! this week "The hospital is made. auate now. and our population is in- Lcreasing. If we act now. the federal and state government will pay 71 per cent of the cost for an expan sion; but if we keep putting it off the county will have to pay the whole cost.'' A federal-state program of finan cial assistance has been set up. which in North Carolina is being administered through the Medical Care commission. As decided on a I basis of hospital beds now in the county and the population of 1940 I (minus losses estimated with popu- lation shifts during war yearsl it was decided that Haywood can get At 11:30 the (i(l-pieee high school an approved hospital expansion by- paying Zi) cents on tne dollar. Steps in securing an expansion are for the county to secure an architectural plan for the addition, to submit this plan to the f-late and federal men for approval - assur ing out-of-county financial aid, then to let the taxpayers of Haywood decide by vole whether the county will pay its share of the cost. Upon request ot tne county com missioners and hospital trustees Linrisey Gudger of Asheville if drawing up-to-date architectural plans for the hospital designed to meet approval of the state com mission. It will take several nionth be fore the plans can be ready fot consideration by the commission Once the plans are approved, the county commissioners may then call an election in which the tax payers will vote on a bond issue to pay the county's share in the hospital addition's cost. The situation is similar to the ume wnen the W.P.A. was in oper- A delegation of distinguished visitors, headed by Senator Clyde 'li -lloey. -Representative Monroe M." Redden, and Representative George Smathers, will participate 1 in the formal opening and dedica tion of Radio Station WHCC here Wednesday at noon. : The program will he held in the Park Theatre aim will begin promp tly at noon. The public is invited to attend All I nose alienaing are requested I" be in their seats a few mimiles before noon, as the program will be broadcast over the 1 facilities of the station. iHer the di reel ion of Charles Isley will give a SO-minute concert r,,n tin- static of the high school. This concert will be broadcast over jWIICC and also heard in tin- the ; a tie. ' The program beginning at noon, will be fea'iired by an address by Senator lines and Congressman Redden. Recognition of I he visit ing mayors, newspapermen. Cham- Jer nl Commerce officials, and ra dio ixeculivi's nl Ibis area win De made during I he hour program. Itolieil M. Wallace, general man ager ol the station will be master nf ceremonies. Senalor Lee H. Weathers of Shelby will present Senator Hney. and Representative Redden will be prsenleri by Senator William Mdford. Holt Mcl'herson will present Representative George Smat hers The stockholders "1 the radio station will be presented by W. Curtis Ross, president. A -number of schools throughout MIGHT SETTLE STRIKE One negotiator reports some nrnffrpss toward settlement of the strike of 1,800 railroad men that is cutting into steel production in the Pittsburgh area. Negotiations resumed today. COTTON FORECAST The Agriculture Department esti mates the cotton crop this year at 11,849,000 bales of 500 pounds each. The report is expected to have a further softening effect on cotton prices, ' . .. ' Warren Tells Lions Of Civic Round Table's Fight In Tampa Politics James W. Warren, of Tampa, told members of the Lions Club at their weekly meeting Thursday how Tampa civic clubs, through a Presi- I dents Round Table set up, had helped clean up Tampa politics in recent years, without taking pan in politics. Active in business and civic af fairs, Warren, member of the State Welfare Board, a bank director, and head of the Coca Cola business in the Tampa area, has been a lead ing factor in many organizations of public interest, but has never held a pay office. He declined a few years ago when efforts were made to draft him as a candidate for Mayor of Tampa. "For a long time we were ashamed of the vote stealing in our town ,and decided to do something about it, and we did. Warren said. T l Anrnnnii i f hp fid Of 1 I1CIC woa a v 1 1 1 " - -- the old gang that handled elections. so our state senalor put a Dili through the legislature for creation of an election board, and turnea over to the Presidents Round Table the job of picking new board mem bers. We picked upstanding busi ness men who had never held or run for public office. Not one of them made a sDeech. and our siaie won a sweeping victory. Later we got voting machines, and elections since that time have been clean and honest." The Round Table membership is - (Continued on Pags Eight) V Chief Warns Motorists Drive Slow Near Schools Police Chief Orville Noland warns all motorists to slow down to the prescribed 15 miles per hour when driving through school zones in Waynesville. Policemen are on duty each morning and afternoon at the zones and have been in structed to enforce the regulation strictly. "Any driver who is caught speed ing in a school zone will be fined," promised Chief Noland. ........i 'i n t, linn 111 iin nil1 ' , , lH i,ini-iiims I atIon, one person commented Hav- program on sets i he ! wood county then had the oper and give al stud , nt s a ,n oppor , fuH of gettinR scnools buiwith tum.y to hca. the spekes. ,arge q Kev. Paul Townsend, pastor of . the federal government. Bv getting the First Methodist church, will p,ans d auicklv rhi" complished: while some other sec (Continucd on Page Eight) HEAVY RAINS IN EAST (By United Press) RALEIGH The state highway department says traffic is being re stored over Highway 264 in East ern North Carolina. The heavily traveled road between Greenville and Washington was washed out by a nine-inch rain Saturday night and early Sunday. Besides the in hlnKnrau arnrpe nf rnlintv mam uigimuj, roads were blocked by washed out yuetf give the invocation. The program was set at noon in order that clerks in all Waynes ville stores could attend, as Wie stores close at noon on Wednes days. The station went on the air Sun day. August 31. und at the time, announced the formal opening and dedication would be held later. A large number of radio techni cians who assisted with the instal lation of the station are expected to attend the opening. A number of friends of the station from Shelby also plan to be here. At five o'clock Wednesday after noon, a special musical program by Waynesville musicians, will be heard, as a part of the dedication program. This featured program will originate in studio "A" over the Park theatre. The public is in to visit the studios at any bridges. time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Highway Record For 1947 In Haywood (To Date) Injured - 40 Killed-- 6 (This Information Compiled From Records of State HU1 way Patrol) MMflanBHBVi