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THE W A YNES VILLE MOUNTAINEER
TUESDAY. JUNE 22. 1948
We Are of The Same
Opinion Still
The Asheville Times attempted to give this
newspaper, the Waynesville Chamber of
Commerce directors and the Transylvania
Times an editorial spanking last week. The
Asheville paper disagreed on the action and
opinions recently taken as to the use of the
word "tourist."
The directors ot the Chamber of Com
merce here several weeks a.yo went on rec
ord asking the local people to refrain from
using the word "tourist" and instead use the
word "visitor" or "juest." The board of di
rectors felt the two suggested words would
be more dignified, and in keeping with a
progressive organization and town.
The editorial in the Asheville paper, about
a column in length, came out a few hours
before the board of directors met for their
June meeting. Needless to say. the opinions
ot the Asheville editor came in for plenty of
discussion, but he failed to convince a sin
gle member of the board.
In order to get outside opinions on the
natter, it so happened that there were two
publie relations men from Florida seeking
X: formation at the Chamber of Commerce'
oiiice. The query was put to them, and they
b.th said: "In Florida we use the words va
cationists" or "visitors." The reason for this
is that during the war, the word "tourist"
was cheapened to the extent that many peo
ple referred to many as tin-can tourists."
Our advice is to drop the word "tourists"
e.iecially when you are in Florida."
Perhaps we should not be so harsh on the
A.'heville editor, because in a large metro
politan! atea, the citizens do not have the
ch.se contact, the fellowship, and the same
appreciation of visitors as those of us in small
ik jghborly towns who rub elbows with each
oilier every day, share each other's troubles,
aud live as one big happy family.
fhen, too, the Asheville paper said "... a
person who visits this famous summer resort
t't.vion for recreation and sight-seeing."
Just imagine that, and all the time, we
thought we' Kad it definitely understood that
Western Norjh Carolina was fast becoming
a year-round resort center, and here the
A-.heville editor goes just naming the short
ju mmer season.
We are re-printing the Asheville editorial
in which, he freely quotes Webster. We are a
g, eat believer in Mr. Webster, too. but on
luanythirvgs he is out of date and we honest
ly feel that the use of the word "tourist" is
one of them.
Under the caption. "Wc Differ on the Word
'Tourist' But We Agree on Hospitality." the
Asheville Times carried the following edi
torial: "Two excellent community newspapers
and a chamber of commerce in Western
North Carolina have expressed disapproval
of the word 'tourist to designate a person
who visits this famous summer resort re
gion for recreation or sight-seeing. They
favor the use of the word 'guest' or 'visitor.'
We never like to disagree with our good
neighbors, but in this case we shall have to
knowing they will not consider it an un
friendly act.
"We understand the Waynesville chamber
of commerce initiated this proposal and that
it was promptly given the endorsement of
The Waynesville Mountaineer. Then the
Transylvania Times over in Brevard ap
proved the idea. The Waynesville and Bre
vard newspapers, however, admitted that the
word 'tourist' is too firmly established in the
general usage of the people oi the nation to
' be abolished merely because of local preju
dice agaiast it.
"The Brevard paper summarized the situ
ation ai fellows:
";V" "Tbi Waynesville chamber of coaor
meice m tjgested the use of the word
"guest" or ' visitor," pointing out that the
word 'tourist' has a suggestion of cheap
ness. They also opined that it was "over
worked and too commercial."
" 'We agree with the reasoning of the
Waynesville body, but like The Moun
taineer, we doubt that it will be possible
to squelch the word. Unce a word De
comes imbedded in the popular vocabu
lary it is hard to eradicate. Explain it
how one will, it is undoubtedly the truth
that over the years the word "tourist"
has acquired a derisive overtone which
does not attach to either "guest" or "vis
itor".' "Prior to this time we had never heard any
objection to calling a person a 'tourist' if he
were one. Likewise we never heard it sug-:
gested before that the word carried implica
tions of 'cheapness,' or that it was over
worked,' or 'too commercial' or had a 'deri
sive overtone.' On the other hand we rather i
considered the word 'tourist' had consider-
able dignity and carried a complimentary
"overtone.'
"More important than any of these per
sonal reactions, however, is the real meaning
of the words under discussion. A 'guest' or
a 'visitor' is not necessarily a tourist, al
though, of course, we all think of our tour
ists' as our guests and visitors.
"Let's consider what Webster's dictionary
says about the meaning of these words:
" 'Tourist One who makes a tour;
especially, one who travels from place to
place for pleasure or culture.'
" 'Guest Any person who lodges,
boards, or receives refreshment, for pay,
at a hotel, or the like." (Definition of the
ncm-paying guest is not given because it
does not apply here).'
" 'Visitor One who makes a visit;
specifically, one who makes formal visits
of inspection.'
In the light of these definitions it seems
clear to us that a person who comes to West
ern North Carolina to enjoy our climate,
scenery and other attractions, is definitely
one who travels from place to place for
pleasure or culture.' That is quite dignified
and complimentary, as well as entirely ac
curate. "Even if it were desirable and possible to
drop the word 'tourist' into 'oblivion,' we
should have to coin some other word to ex
press our meaning. The vague and general
words 'guest' and visitor' just don't do the
job.
"While we've taken this exception to the
respected, opinions oi ouk jieghborA there is
certainly solid agreement in Asheville, Bre
vard and Waynesville, and the other moun
tain communities, on how to welcome and
treat all the good people who come to see us
and our recreation wonderland whether
they are called 'tourists,' 'guests.' 'visitors'
or any other worthy name.
"This is the season for them and Western
North Carolina extends to them our cordial
greetings. It is our privilege, as well as our
responsibility as hosts, to assist them in ev
ery possible way to make the most of their
stay with us and enjoy themselves to the
fullest.
" 'Tourists' by any other name would be
just as welcome and our pleasure in having
them just as sweet."
j BABES IN THE WOODS I
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MIRROR OF YOUR MIND
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Do crying aesily moon you ore weak-minded?
Rambling 'Round
Bits Of Human Interest News Picked Up By Members
Of The Mountaineer Staff
He certainly was optimistic for
il was rush hour along about dusk,
and he was pushing a wheelbarrow.
This vehicle was piled higher than
lhe man's head with corrugated
paper cartons, and he had to strain
to see around it as he crossed the
si reel just below the courthouse.
It was risky traveling.
Do you ever wonder what the
birds do when one of those
drenehtm; rains descend upon
the earth? We have never been
able to discover their hide-out
. . but we always know that as
soon as the rain has stopped,
they will come out in all their
glory with a song: or that cheer
ful little chirp that must be their
conversational way of 'Retting it
over" to each other.
It must be summer. Or a reason
able facsimile of same. On a car
just passing, was hung two wet
bathing suits.
So many folk that drop in, re-
iCnntinued on Page Threei
Answer: It may mean that yo
are suffering from repressed lf
pity, due to the fact that adult life
has not come up to your childish
expectations. You may cry at
other people's troubles because
you don't want to admit your own,
or be moved to tears by art or
music because their beauty sug
gests the perfect happiness you no
longer dare to hop lor. But un
less you carry your Indulgence in
them to extremes, such "outlets"
are good for you, acting as a safety-valve
for feelings which it
might be dangerous to bottle up
completely.
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Have parents a right to "dis
own" their children?
Answer: If a parent is the s,);;
who wants to do this, his ch.l in.
are doubtless better oft witlu,.,i
him, but I know of no more cow
ardly or empty form of f-i:-uY-ception.
For your children ;ac the
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VOICE
OF THE
PEOPLE
What is your favorite scenic
drive in the vicinity of Waynesville?
Mrs. Stanley Brading: "My fav
orite drives are on the by-ways of
the mountain roads as, for in
stance, the road to tne nreiowei
above Soco Gap and the road run
ning past Pisgah Inn into Candler."
Capital Let
By III LA NIXON (,i;i;t;J
KSC JfefctJl
WASHINGTON
LETTER
By JANE EADS
WASHINGTON Want to know
how to get and keep good house
hold help'.'
It's getting tougher and tougher
burking industry, with its regular
hour and work schedules and wage
scales based on skill and experi
ence. The 1'. S. Women's Bureau gives
some lips U would-be employers.
First it says that efficient house
hold planning and work simplifica
tion should be established. There is
a definite relation between such
management, says the bureau, and
the amount and quality of the work
done by employes. In estimating
lhe time and skill required for
specilk tasks Lu the home, the em
ployer should consider the physical
structure and size of the house or
apartment, the composition of the
family (presence of small children,
older persons, invalids), and the
use of modern labor-saving devices.
The Woman's Bureau suggests:
"It would help the employer to
achieve an efficient work plan and
fair distribution ol tasks among
members of the family and em
ployes il she would make it her
responsibility:
"1. To eliminate unnecessary
(Continued on Page Three)
Mrs. Eric Clauson; My favorite
drive is to the water falls beyond
Lake Logan on the road which
leads to the new Skyland Drive. It
is the place we always take visitors
and the drive is perfectly beauti
ful. At this tiniv the whole ruad is
aflame with rhododendron and
there is a lovely place to picnic
near the falls."
PRAY TK1.1. I S' Mi n 1! :,
out the Stale, men who ;.n
posed lo know . . m t ) i i h
know . . iiiiiiv : m 1 1 1 1 ii :
trends than I he ;i i i .t.'i i r
have been wirine IimimI ,i
leigh and niakine ii .v ;,. :.,
withi n t he past two ui I lr . . .
to find w ho 1 In w linn i i- l i m
be. Why'.' So tlioy .in i-u ,. i i.
the winner! Tin v.aiil l I.,
t he winner! Tin-- nm i In.
. . . I he de? ire to he 'i i, i i tj.t
ner ... is done' iimi e 1 h.ui
thing else In ci lpile ill 'i m i ,..
iCoiitinucil on I'atv Tin c i
Mrs. R. Stuart Boberson: "To me
one of the most beautiful drives
ts the trip to Wagon Road Gap. 1
made the trip last fall and the
coloring of the foliage was the most
beautiful sight you can imagine.
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Mrs. John E. Barr: "1 believe the
trip to Wagon Road Gap is my
tavorite. I think it is quite pictur
esque and beautiful. There are so
many beautiful drives, it is hard to
decide."
SitLinl lo Central P:tu
W7ASHINGTON -I'eliln al i .4 nts jjitc lUt
(i-fent hv Cuv Thnniiis K Iii .w v in thf fn
h&9 all but eliminated lifln (13 k )' ;2ib!liiy lui Hi
dentlal nomination
They make their .statement while bearing is
still Is claiming mote than 3 at) mt ballot di
Stassen also has almost nu ihiu.ie a l all to t
choice, ami that the best ttt
jenior inw inn liu'c fur II I
Republican ininiinistidhon.
That po: t, tile exptits say,
I of defense.
The tender of the bihlj-
,f Stassen by a Ripublitan presid
to satisfv thousands of sW
have backed the iampainq
of the three tup GOP preside
the pre-convi Mum sltttoh.
I'olitual tlmiinh the offer
place in the ettice now held
Forrestal. a man with arriflei
Horold E. Slotsen ami knowledge
Stassen scni-J with a!'
the Navy In World War II en the staff of Adm
HaLsey.
OXE-TEKM YANDF..NBF.RO ?-Experw1cm
, .k..i . sv-nator Annul n
' "-11 , ... .,.d
were ton.lt red the GO" presmenu.i ..--
he would stipulate that he "'""'"'i
Tl nn t Mil ini IL ll'"" '
i iiej iuiiii.
enrh a decision, and s
party.
J ... , ,.tl.r reason?
For Wis ana many v.,". - fw
., .w rnndidatc. would keep M M
line any vii.i.
himself.
Mrs. Linwood GraJil: "1 think
the prettiest drive is through Soco
Gap, especially the road on the
other side of the gap."
Looking Back Over The Years
15 YEARS AGO
Svdie Ray and daughter,
Citizens Must Work
For Schools
Rerxirts from the State Education Com
mission on results of a series of surveys on
what the people of North Carolina think
about the schools continue to come in and
continue to prove interesting.
Latest report reveals that North Carolina
citizens think schools of the state should
place more emphasis on how to get along
with others, how to study effectively, reli
gious training and sex education.
In answering one group of questions, Tar
Heels called for more emphasis on develop
ing a well-rounded personality and preparing
for marriage and parenthood. The citizens
also believe that the schools should give more
attention to understanding the operation of
government.
These surveys conducted by the Education
Commission are a worthy project and school
officials now know more about what people
think about the schools than they could have
found out in anj other way. However, it
should not be forgotten that th responsibil
ity for putting into action the projects or the
changes that people seem fo want rests in the
locai community.
With the state-wide survey guiding the
educational leaders of the state, local citi
zens interested in the schools can look for
ward to greater cooperation on the part of
the school officials. Nevertheless, it rests
with the patron ef the schools in each com
munity to press for any changes they feel
would be beneficial to. their children. For
this reason, it is at least as important to have
informed parents in a community in this time
of change, as it is to have informed officials.
Saiafoid Herald.
Mrs
Miss F.Uzabi'lh
World s Fair in
Ray. attend
Chicago.
tlu-
Chevrolet belonging to Dr. Karl
Barefoot of Canton is stolen from
his garage.
Glenn Palmer completes a mod
ern barn with milkroom and feed
room.
Bradley-Davis
office in Canton
Company opens
10 YEARS AGO
raise
Drive is started to
for Boy Scout work.
funds
Governor Hoey
Canton Armory.
dedicates new
Building program in Hazelwoqd
is indving rapidly. Several new
homes are under construction.
W. P. A. approves application for
new Hazelwood School.
Aaron Prevost wins first flight in
Rotary Golf Tournament.
Dr. Elmer Clark
addresses members
Missisonary Society.
of
of
Nashvillfe
Woman's
5 YEARS AGO
V. C. Dasher. new jrianager of
Hotel Gordon, announces hotel to
be open soon.
Rov Parkmah is installed as pres
ident of Lion's Club.
Asheville group studies opera
tions at the Haywood County Mu
tual Cannery.
Civilian defense workers receive
certificates.
Zebulon Weaver expresses ap
proval and appreciation of the spe
cial edition to be published by The
Mountaineer and dedicated to men
in service.
They'll Do It Every Time
we V. I Mm
By Jimmy Hatlo
But When vou get R
jthere vou find Er-iW"i-N ' MPv 7
about 3 behimp 6 JMafa ,trrJu I
the counter, md uj 11 7fMMXK I
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fromt of rr I W TAffly Zn
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discount
gan.
that he vvJ! 4
ebserW
FLYERS FOR PALESTINE Arrier
icin
: fherp are ii"'"" . ...I
looking for tetter Jobs-arc bem recruu
Palestine. ,:.. who l
' The United States says that at
foreign force abandon all ngnc .
force. . ... ,h other 1
However, the government ii- sjJ1J
VmtPn. fiehtine In the early das of I
Spanish civil war. hoW 0H tfl
The Flying Tigers who helped Ch ins n 1
'wre larsrely military aviators on m.
placed on inactive duty before fJ, more.?
Spanish Loyalist flyers were cn
'American aviator signed up rec.u.ts
York hotel. ... i,.. not I1
Recruitin? by the Israel rrct. fc;
stage, but a competent pilot
rot have to look far for a :ot. ,
PEACE flASrXV-Krl"'1; "furtwl
SUtes-Russian -peace c."
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oeiwroi " . . v. th tne
n th TInited States side. N.tn RuiS,
inm Uim are complete ' ' " , lh, m!
a conference was not sskci for
o.ntunrf. cublic was no mei
Am m result. Moscow's nipv's 0jt
picion in the J'" .
Cm ota mtu nave anip if-" i
trf
t IV"
m.r hnt the Unltea
with "imperialism" than pciu'
They can, and undoubte...
me umtea aut. "
a conference Uble. peace n-.i
v.ar.t to
t.rt
t H
troubles-in me xu. - - - vxt . m- -
AveriU Harriman toon - U! sUccr--
roving ambassador ior xhranci J
a., ji Ift Jlffint f If) Iil , htl
is finoing it auw'i " ' "t.d f l"
Men wno nave kh - RtF"Dliw .
as k why tjzit
uiey u oe out. -" potary V1"
to Uka what may, be a WW