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(-omp-2.;, ;'G CO ,ol,vn.I;,,,l's, K k 4 delights Of The News be For The Pffsnell. the young 4-H talked off w.th top f, hfe jrouP in the sUte by producing 132 corn per acre, is a con toood county boy, rifomplishments won for i to Raleigh. It was his i n the state .capitol, and ,ed the sights. . mi hen Hugh was ash diving in Raleigh, he said: t the mountains. It is al ,0 there for a short time, a tome back to the mount- ifimily have moved to the Springs farm near Max ,ad with the abundance of iri up thero, he plans to jodOT -good crop of corn." Lpraisal of Youth uunger generation is quick t tin language nd charact of their parents. A Child ,thw is a professional man, tes the "lingo" and the in- le has in his work. Lb was the case of little Id Dottle Kay Turner, t of Dr. and Mrs. Robert wis visiting some friends, shows a picture of a large ltd on a hunt. studied the picture for a and then said: "If my hid lulled that bear the inc he would have done be to look at the bear's next to Christmas and parties. Dottle likes to (tther's office and get her leaned. Eating id Bryson, a well known Ln, in discussing the business in general, got off m breeds. it was that someone men- phe new wingless broiler, ies for develop- ln shook his head, and said: lArmy ever got hold of that chicken, the private would jo death there would not kings to feed them." Schools Here fked for Credit State Official paging findings" were re- ay Miss Madeline Tripp. pie Board of Education, as ted the Hazelwood school N rating, and the Lake h school for credit rating piesaay. 'Ml grading will be an upon receipt of the school fes of the last report for k everything is encourag- n Bowies, superintendent, Group to Hold m Banquet !al father and son ban he local FFA group the ountain Chapter of Future f "i America will be held fvening at the Hazelwood "eieria. Francis is secretary, and Nesbitt is the agriculture CO Deirmn 'V1U11UW iven Fridav Fmonslratiom: fn- " va tvuiuov r "id and wildfire will be '""aay. it was announc- me county agent s of. Fjj demonstration will be- J till- al I U - - Katcliffp r., a. 11 iarm in Iron Duff. - "unuiuirauon win be 'he Henrv r.nrnnj - , ' -ncu taint d Jule Boyd tobacco bed I1 '-lecK. I her CLOUDY Th WAYNE Moun JEER I'ublished TwictvA-Week In The County Seat of Haywood County At The Eastern Entrance Of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park TODAY'S SMILE With Violet coddling in ,hia arms, ' . He drove his ear, poor silly, Where he once held Violet, He now holds a lily. 66th YEAR NO. 26 18 PAGES Associated Press YVAYNESVILLE, N. C THURSDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 29, 1951 $3.00 In Advance In Haywood and Jackson Countla Dogwood Trees Being Planted In Community r V r x 'vt t f T-9 - -. 1 ; ' w e5fy i i 1" if - - -, j' , -8 Citizens of Aliens Creek turned out with everything from spades to trucks to dig up, and plant dog wood trees throughout the community. Mrs. Kufus Siler, president of the Richland Garden Club, sponsor, is shown in the center. The Aliens Creek men of the Community Development Program are hsown here with trees ready to be planted in their community. V' Merger BiHThrough House IntoLa Daplist Revivals Increasing ' In County The women of the community took an active part in setting out dogwood trees in Aliens Creek as well as in several other jwrts o the community. In all, 480 trees have been planted. ..'.v. v '. (Photos by Joe's Studio). Interest Grows In EJexl Congressman, Us ESaywood len Frequently Mentioned . vvat-m Ti j tWnewni. tempera. InFarffofthe !.. Mta. Rainfall 56 3o 03 57 24 55 - 46 Although a year off. interest in the possible candidates for Con gress next- spring is increasing. The recent announcement by Rep resentative Monroe M, Redden that he would not seek re-election, has started many stories going the rounds in political circles. One of the latest is that Hep. Redden might decide to run after all. In such an event, the trend, and circumstances of the whole picture would be changed. On the other hand, several Hay wood men are often mentioned in connection with the race. Even news stories coming out of Wash ington, point a finger at several Haywood men whose names might be on the ballot in the spring ol 1952. In a recent story, the name of former Solicitor John M. Queen was mentioned, and when ques tioned about the statement from Washington, Mr. Queen told The Mountaineer: "I am interested in the Congressional race, but right at present, have no definite state ment to make." W. Roy Francis has been often mentioned, and he, like Mr. Queen, had no statement for publication. The third man mentioned in the article, was Richard Queen. He would not oppose his uncle, John M. Queen, He went to Washington as special secretary to Senator Broughton, and later Senator Gra- . (See Congress Page 6) Lions Club Broom Sale Ends Friday Have you bought a broom being sold by the Lions Club? If you have not purchased one of these brooms or a door mat, the time is drawing close to the end. Friday at five o'clock has been set as the deadline for the sale of these brooms and door mats made by the blind at Greensboro. This is for a worthy cause, both to the local club, whose principal project is aiding the blind, and also to the concern that makes the products. The Lions Club has zoned the community and have given com mittees certain Sections to cover in the sale. Due to the bad weath er it is feared that some of the territory has not been completely covered, and as tomorrow is the last day of the sale, and probably a number of people who have "lot been contacted would like to pur chase one of these brooms or a mat, they are on sale at the Town Hall in Waynesvilie, for the con venience of the rural people and the townspeople as well. Another project of the Lions Club to raise funds for their work (See Brooms Page 6) Defendants Find Mayor's Court Can Be Expensive Wednesday in mayor's court v as a typical day's docket. Mayor J. II. Way, Jr., presiding, and Glenn Wil liam Brown, prosecuting, disposed of cases in rapid-fire order. The longest testimony envolved that of two men charged with stealing $00 worth of copper tubing. Tb court has its pathetic mo ments; its humor: and .the usual clashes over legal technicalities, as lawyers delve into the higher points of interpretation of the law. Two reckless driving cases came up first. The first defendant said be was back in court for the first timp In 12 years an industrial n.nrtnr OntpCPlI Dlea Of guilty. Past middle-age, he told the court h had learned his lesson. and would never be back. He paid $112 60 and went his way. The next was a young man charged with driving without a drivers lic ense. He had since his arrest got ten a license, and was so sorry a bout it all. So was the Mayor, but it took $10 and costs to square the matter from the docket. Another man charged with reck less driving was up for the second 480 Dogwood Trees Set Out Here Almost 500 dogwood trees have been planted in the community in the past few days. The project is sponsored by the Richland Garden Club. Extensive plantings have been made on Aliens Creek, along the road, at the school and churches. About 220 trees were dug and planted as a Community Develop ment project, A large number of trees will he planted in the center plot of the Country Club drive, Mrs. Rufus Siler. president of the cluh an nounced!. Property owners along the drive have contributed $150 to- (Sce Trees Page 6) "We are elated at all reports coming in about the revivals in Haywood Baptist churches," said Rev. Elmer Green, assoclallonal worker today. "Glowing reports are being heard from all parts of the county. The attendance is good; spirit ex cellent; atmosphere flue; and the cooperation of all other denomi nations all that could be sought," he continued. At least 32 churches are holding simultaneous nieiMinss. with nor- haps several others havng started since Sunday, he said. Some of the churches will con tinue their meetings for two weeks, and others will end the meetings this Sunday, he said. One contributing factor to (he success of the meetings was the systematic preparation which was staged in the county.' he explained "We had complete surveys, made studies of the program, and spent some time in preparation for this series of meetings.' There are 49 Baptist churches In the county with between 9,500 and 10,000 members. The pastors of the churches, and their visiting preachers, met here Monday font luncheon conference; again today it West Canton, nd will meet on Tuesday ul. Aliens Creek, and at the ("anion First church on next Friday. Speakers at the various churches are as follows: Aliens Creek, Rev. G. K. Scruggs, pastor. Barbersville, M. H. Kendal. Mars Hill, preacljing; Rev. Jarvis Brock, pastor. Bethel, Rev. C. L. Bisselt, pas tor, will do the preaching. Burnette Siding, Rev. Joe Wil liams pastor announced Rev. C. V. Brown to conduct meeting. Calvary, Rev. Ed Stevens, of Fredricksburg, Va., to do the preaching; Rev, Ben Lee Ray, pas tor. Canton First, Dr. l'hll Elliott, of Boiling Springs preaching; Rev. Horace L. Smith, pastor. North Canton, the pastor, Rev. C. D. Sawyer, will do the preach ing. (See Baptists Page 6) Wins County Speaking Contest Five Students Walk Eight Miles To Attend School Five Haywood county children walk eight miles a day in order to attend school. And the walk is not along a paved sidewalk; nor even along a paved road, but up a winding rocky road. Three girls, and two boys, make the daily four mile hike from their home to the Salvation Army day school at Maple Springs. Af ter their school day, they make the four-mile hike back home. Two of the girls are 13, and the other eleven. The oldest boy is 8, and the other six. Major Cecil Brown said the children were taught in their Day School, because the children could not walk the lour miles in time to catch the Public School, bus for the 11-milc ride down the mountain to the Fines Creek School. Major Brown In concerned over next year's session, because the instructor is planning to leave to pursue her studies in college. "They are anxious for an edu cation, and the 8-milc walk every day does not keep them from getting it." she said. The attendance of the five chil dren is excellent, and they study hard and are splendid pupils in every way, she reported. Dr. J. H. Hilton To Address Four Hay wood Audiences time within a year. Hie Mayor started writing in the warrant and ,-11.1.... H V. uirnf tinrl Vairi' 100 plus costs, and your driver's license crowds, as well as the county-wide for a year. The detenaani proiesi Dr. .1. H. Hilton, director and dean of the School of Agriculture at N. C. State College, will be the speaker for a series of -meetings to be held in the county this week end. His subject will be "Hay wood, Today and Tomorrow." Dr. Hilton is considered one of the foremost leaders in agricul ture in the south, and his appear ance before various civic groups is PxneiteH to attract record ed, but the decision ol 'lie mayui was final. A man from Ashevills charged with being drunk wanted to get off and go home and get the $12.60 (See uourwrajte-, ; has been set for meeting which Saturday. Dr. Hilton will speak al two banquets at the Champion YMCA tonight, he will address represen tatives of Haywood county's various I civic groups from Hazelwood, Way-i nesvillc, Clyde and Canton. The meetings will be held at 7:30. The banquet meal will be prepared and served by the women of the Bea verdam Methodist church. Ap proximately 200 guests arc expect ed to attend, it was indicated by the number of reservations made. Louis E. Gates will serve as mas ter of ceremonies, the Rev. W. T. Mcdlin, Jr.. of Clyde will give the invocation, and Dave Felmet, presi dent of the Waynesvilie Chamber of Commerce, will introduce the speaker, Friday evening the ladies orga nizations will attend a similar ban quet when the McKimmon Home Demonstration club women will (See Dr. Hilton Page 6) I f ' ( , .v 1 i ill ii mil 'i i i ttm rtiMm m Wade Francis, left, Is shown receiving $15 from Joe Davis, cashier of the First National Bank, as county prize for winning the speak ing contest sponsored by banks In the slate. Wade competes in the district contest Friday. tSaff Photoi. Wade Francis Is Victor In Speaking Contest In County Wade Francis, tenior at Waynes vilie High School, won the Hay wood County Green Pastures Con test, and will represent the county in the group contest to be held In the Haywood County Court House Friday afternoon, The final elimination contest will be held In Raleigh, April 6 and the winner tomorrow will go to that contest. The North Carolina Bankers As sociation ana Agricultural Agen cies Cooperating are sponsoring the contests. Francis won at Waynesvilie HiRh School to become eligible for the county contest. Pronounced wlner in the coun ty, he Is now In the group contest. 1st prize is a $400 savings bond. One contestant will be selected al the group contest to compete in the finals. J. B. Hipps Named PMA Committeeman .1. B Hipps has been namtV as a committeeman of the Haywood PMA committee, succeeding Jack P.- McCracken, who resigned be cause of other pressing rlulies. Mr. Hipps was vice-chairman for several years of the committee, as well as a mcmher-at-largc. The PMA office announced that new office hours of 8 to 5 daily, and 8 to noon Saturdays weiv now in force. Milk Producers To Meet Monday .lames Kirk pal rick, preside:,, of the Haywood county Milk I'rodin -crs Association, announced today the group would meet Monday niahl al 7:30. The meeting will be held at the court house. Ho said "it is very important that all mem bers attend." District Speaking Contest Set Friday Winners from lr counties In the anual speaking contest, soonsorcd Ly the N C. Bankers Association wll compete here Fridav al two o'clock for district honors. County contests were held eail- ier this week, and the winners re ceived $15 as county winner, and will compete for the $50 Hist prize, and $25 second prize here Friday. The winers of the district will go fo Raleinh April sixth lo try for the Slate prize of $400. The subject this year is "Green Pastures, Their Place in the Econ omy of North Carolina" Wade Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C Francis won the $15 county aw.int here Wednesday morning. Will Ask Committee To Report Bill Favor able; To Push It Through House Representative Oral L. Yates made it clear today he was going to do everything in his power to see that the Vt aynesvUle-Haiel- wood merger bill passed In its en tlrety by the' General Assembly. "1 plan to insist that the chair man of the committee on Counties,. Cities and Towns give the bill a favorable report. 1 further propos ed to see that the bill passes the General Assembly and Is ratified Into a law," the Haywood repre sentative told The Mountaineer. This statement came on the vo of a hearing set for 9 30 Friday morning before tlic House Com mittee. ( Rep. Yales had previously asked Ihe committee to hold up action on Ihe bill which has already pass ed the Senate. Rep. Yales told The Mountaineer that he would qualify his statement about passage of the bill, with one point: "Provided the people do not 'hound' me to death about the mat ter, 1 plan to sec it passed by the House ami become a law." OFFICIALS IN RALFK.II R. L. Prevost. Hazelwood alder man, left for Raleigh Wednesday, and this morning G. C. Ferguson, town manager, Charles K. Ray. D. Reeves Noland, and J. M. Long, members of the inter-city survey committee, together with Henry Caddy, Waynesvilie alderman, left by car. This afternoon. Mayor Clyde Fisher, of Hazelwood, left by train, They plan to confer on the merger bill with legislators to night and tomorrow, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Massie Buy Tourist Motel In Florida Mr 'and Mis .I K M.issie have purchased The Terrace Motel, at Avon Pa i U. Florida .Mrs. Eileen Mason. I heir d ligh ter, will operate the six-unit tour ist iiinlcl lln.s summer, and will he assisted by her mother next winter. Mr. Massie has jusl returned from a visit I here, where Mrs. Mas sie had lo spend Ihe wilder for her heallh The owner was recalled to the Army, and Mr and Mrs Massie made I In- Hii ( Ikim' The project is on llmlmay 21 and 17, .'! miles North o Avon Park. im.l.FTT WARM IMPROVING , Hallelt Ward. Sr . was said to be iinproviii(4 al Victoria Hospital, Ashevillc where he Is a pi'ticnt. Patrolmen On Watch For Drunk, Reckless Drivers Haywood's five highway patrol men are making every effort to keep the fatality record clear. They are keeping a sharp e.ve peel ed for drunk, as well as reckless drivers. The other nigld, within a short time of each other, the record was almost shattered. Cpl. Pritchard Smith saw a swerving car and made the car stop. The driver was under the in fluence of an intoxicant. The pa trolman said he believed the car would have wrecked inside of an other mile. Less than 30 minutes later, in a downpour of rain, and heavy fog, t a speeding ana zig-zagging car loomed lorili The driver was a 17-year-old, and "stupidly drunk", the patrolmen said N'ol only drunk, but soaking we I. and muddy from head to foot. "A mess beyond de scription,'' they said ''Chances- thai car would not have gone a mile beloie crashing." the patrolmen said. While there is no way of know ing, the general belief is that two lives were saved that one night. Patrolmen won't talk about Pro posed laws, and the courts their job is to enforce the laws. But one does not have to be around the officers long to feel that they would have welcomed the news of tSee Patrolmen Pate 6) DOG BILL STILL IN COMMITTER Rep. Yates said his slate-wide dog bill, which would permit ap pointment of a dog warden In each county, as a means of protecting sheep growers, was still in the committee. He expected a favorable report any time. HAYWOOD FOLK IN RALEIGH Among those from Haywood in Raleigh this week on business in cluded four teachers: Claude Rog ers, Frank Rogers. Dudley Moore, and Stanly Livingstone. They were Interested in the appropriation for teachers' salaries. John M. Queen was' also in Ra leigh on business. FEE BILL TO BE PRESENTED AT EARLY DATE A proposed bill to increase fees for the Register of Deeds office, and clerk of court, has been draft ed by the attorney general's of fice, and is expected to be intro duced within the next few days by Haywood members of the General Assembly. SCHOOL BOARD BILL STATUS REMAINS THE SAME No changes were reported as to Ihe Yales bill of naming two addi tional members on the Haywood Hoard of Education. Rep. Yates said he had endorse ment to his bill f-om 20 of the 28 precinct chairmen of the county. Rep. Yates wants to add the names of Cauley Rogers, and Jar vis It. Caldwell to the three named last year in the election. Senator William Medford has ex pressed himself as opposing the plan of adding two members by ap pointment, but would fwor provi sion of electing five members It the next election. (See Merger Page t Highway Record For 1951 In Haywood (To Date) Killed . . . . 0 Injured .. .. 9 (This Information com piled from Record e SUte Highway PatroL)