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THE YANCEY RECORD *. “DEDICATED TO THE PROGRESS OP YANCEY COUNTY” VOLUME 1 BURNSVILLE, N. C., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1936 NUMBER 14 COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIOTIONMET UST SATURDAY Excellent Program Render ed By Different Departments MUSIC PROGRAM NOVEMBER 19th AT HIGH SCHOOL The Yancey County Teach ers’ Association met on Sat urday morning, November 6th, at Burnsville High School. The following pro gram was given: General assembly. Devotional — by Dawson Briggs. Music — Vernie Wilson. Point of View of New Curriculum — Miss Hope Buck. Aims of Education — B. M. Tomberlin. Departmental High school department, Frank Howell presiding. Discussion of Mathematics, Mrs. Aldine Honeycutt; dis cussion of Home Economics, Mrs. Bannister. Grammar school depart- m e n t, Monroe McIntosh, presiding. Discussion o f Mathematics, Jack McIn tosh; Discussion of Health, and Physical Education, Mrs. Bill Wray, Jr.; Discus sion of Natural Science. Miss Sarah Hyatt. Primary epartment. Miss Ollie Styles, pressing, Dis-| cussion of Number Work, Miss Bonnie Angel; Discus- Education, Miss Idylle But- ner; Discussion of Natural Science, Mrs. Ruby Boone. The programs for these meetings have all been plan ned to be of the greatest benefit to the individual teachers. The course of study as outlined by the State Department of Educa tion has been the basis of discussion. At the next meeting, the date of which has not been announced, the following program has been arranged; 1. General assmbly. Devotional, by Gus Peter son. Music, Vernie Wilson. Special Legislation, Roy Proffitt. Unit Teaching, Miss Hat tie Phoneix. 2. Departmental. High School Department —English, Miss Lucille Er win ; French, Miss Ora Dey- ton; Social Science, Miss Isolene Ray. Grammar School Depart ment — English, reading, spelling and language, Mrs. Frank Howell; Social Stud- ieS“History and geography. Jim Hoover; Music, art and writing, Miss Robbye Rob inson. Primary Department — Reading, Mrs. J. H. McIn tosh; Writing, Miss Bonnie Hilemon; Music and Art, Mrs. Charles Proffitt. The officers elected by the organization are: Frank Howell, president; Miss Stasia Tomberlin, sec retary ; program committee, Roy Proffitt, Lloyd Blalock, Mrs. Aldine Honeycutt, Miss Orla Deyton, Mrs. Phylis Bailey. The following musical program will be rendered Thursday, November 19, at 8 p. m., in the Burnsville High School auditorium: Anthem. “Praise Ye the Father,” Gounard—by fac ulty and audience. Marcean Characteristique, op. 22, No. 1 Wallenhaupe, Evangeline Poteat. Vocal solo, Flower Song, Foust—Eva Roland. Military Drill, Lindsay— Lawrence Poteat. Piano duet, “Oui Vive, op. 12 (grand galop de concert, Longe)—Evangeline Poteat, Miss Pleasant. “Dona of the Rosebuds,” Keats—Margaret Riddle. Rustic dance, Howell; Ro mance, in A, Lieurance— Mary Glatly. Duet, “At the Circus,”- Barbara Cheek, Mary Glat- ly- “Swaying Pines,” Matting ly—Marie Bailey. “Hoppity Hop Toads,”— Marjorie Allison. “Katy Dids,”—Catherine Beatty, “The Man in the Moon,”— Doris Broom. “Old Lace and Lavender,’ Baines—Barbara Cheek. “Here We Come March- Wallace Edge. “Somersaults,” — Jean , Sholesi “Rockir‘e - the Cradle,” Louise hay. j “Flying Leaves,” — Doris Griffith. “Life of Beethoven,”— Barbara Cheek. “Minuet,” in G, Beethoven —Wilma Roland. Duett: “Evening Love,”— Geneva Pleasant, Miss Pleasant. Duet: “Tick Tock,” Cope land—Eva and Willma Rol and. “La Pa Loma,”—Sue Gal loway. “A Letter to Parents,”— Mrs. Allison. “Why Everyone Should Study Music,” Mrs. Poteat. “The Rosary,” Nevins— Miss Hazel Bolick (H. E. teacher.) “March! ta.” “A Perfect Day,” Bond, “Cradle Song,” J. Brahms —by class. BURNSVILLE HIGH SENIOR BANQUET Nu-Wray Hotel Decorated Fittingly For The Gathering One of the most enjovable social affairs of the season was the banquet given by the Seniors of Burnsville on last Saturday night. The banquet was held in the dining room of the Nu- Wray hotel, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The central theme, car ried out throuhout the even ing, was the “Senior Dream Ship.” The tables were dec orated with yellow fall flow ers. silver ships, and green and yellow'^ candles. The fav ors also were green and yellow, the class colors. The program was carried out as follows: Blessing — Mr. Tomberlin. Explanation of theme — Miss Mary Lyon. Welcome — Monroe Mc- Curry. Response — Miss June Mc Intosh. Duet — Misses Margaret BURNSVILLE 15 Years Ago November 11, 1921 Mrs. Dover Fouts is visit ing friends and relatives at Bristol, Tenn. Dr. Geo. A. Wheeler is up from Spartanburg to spend a few days and bag a few quail. If you’ve got a dog for sale see Dover Fouts, Bob Ramsey or John Lyon, Jr. No difference what kind of a dog just so it has leg on each corner. What has become of that charter to incorporate the town of Burnsville ? Is it lodged somewhere in the archives in Raleigh. Miss Kate Hyatt has re signed as teacher in the Burnsville public schools— Miss Mabel Gillespie has been elected by the school committee to take her place. J. E. Lyon who has been conneccted with the Bank of Yancey for two years has accepted the position of tel ler with the First National Bank of Marion, N. C., and he will leave next week to begin his new work. Andrew Edw’ards of Bee Hensley and Louise Blake. Toast to Faculty — Lucile Long who has been at Bilt- McLaughlin Child Is Badly Burned The four year old child of Bill McLaughlin of Bakers Creek was badly burned one day last week; about an eighth of the body surface being seared. A two year old child got some matches and the two children got outside the house and while playing with the matches the older child’s dress be came ignited. The child’s burns were dressed by a Burnsville physician, and at last report she was resting comfortably. Ray. Response — Miss Bolick. Toast to Superintendent and Board — Charles Rid dle. Response — Mr. Hutchins. i Toast to School — Miss Nina Clark. Response — Mr. Tomber lin. Song — All. Addison Hubbard, presi- lent of the class, acted as ;oastmaster. The following attended the affair: Misses Lucille Erwin, Hazel Bolick, Lillian Shepherd, Irene Boone, Zula Banks, Lillie Marie Bennett, Milred Griffeth, Lucille Ray, Margaret Hensley, Nina Clark, Louise Blake, Mary Lyon, Janet Penland, Evan geline Poteat, Julia Bvrd, Katherine Buckner. Alma Hoover, June McIntosh Messrs James Hutchins, B. M. Tomberline, C. M. Whis- nant, Vernie Wilson, Frank English,, Hugh King, Burl Maney, Lee Ray Robertson, Monroe McCurry, Addison Hubbard, James Powell, Paul Parks, Hubert McIn tosh, Sam Byrd Bennett, Clarence Presnell, L. H. Huskins, Junior Huskins, Edwin Hubbard, Charles Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Colleta. more for a few' days has re turned home. Miss Mildrec|, Hensley'of Bald Creek gave a Hallo we’en party in honor of the members of.thel senior class Classmate' present were:Vjyiisses Ade line Gibbs, Lillov, lin, Dawson ^nd Osborne Briggs, Lemmie Hill, Vern on Shepherd, Bruce Tom berlin and Harmon Ed wards. WESTERN DISTRICT CONFffiENCE MEET To Be Held At Asheville Tuesday Next, Novem ber 17th The Western District Wel fare Conference will con vene in Asheville next Tues- ay, November 17, at the George Vanderbilt hotel, with the following program: Session: Morning — Court House. Luncheon — George Van derbilt hotel; Mrs. Arthur Harrill, president, presid ing. Theme: Next Steps To ward Social Secruity i n North Carolina. 9:30 Registration. 10:25 Invocation: Rev. Fletcher Nelson, First Meth odist church, Rutherord- ton. Greetings: E. E. Connor, Superintendent of Public Welfare, Buncombe county. Annual message: Presi dent State Association of County Superintendents of Public Welfare, Mrs. Blanche Carr Storne. 10:15 The Responsibility of the Local Community in Social Legislation: Robert Latham, Editor Asheville Citizen. Discussion: Members of County Boards of Welfare and County Commissioners participating. ; 1CL:15 The State’s Re- J^TTiATioiKUitv ill Social Legis^ METHODIST MISSIONARY ELECTS OFFICERS The regular meeting of Methodist Missionary So ciety was held at the church on Thursday afternoon. In connection with it the “week of prayer” was observed. Mrs. D. R. Fouts had charge of the program in the morning, and Mrs. Ho bart Ray had the afternoon program. Dinner was serv ed in the church basement. Officers Elected At the business meeting the election of officers was held. The following were selected to head the organ- zation for the ensuing months: President, Mrs. Dover R. Fouts; vice president, Mrs. R. A. Charles; secretary, Mrs. W. W. Hennessee: treasurer, Mrs. R. E. Ander son ; local superintendent, Mrs. Carol Gillespie; super intendent childrens’ work, Mrs Troy Ray, Mrs. Charles Proffitt was chairman of the nominating committee. HOME TOWN BOYS “ON THE AIR” Billie Huskins, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Huskins, and C1 a r e n ce Boone, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Boone broad cast over radio station W.B. T. on Saturdav morning at DR. WIDENHOUSE, NEW METHODIST PASTOR ARRIVES Appointed To The Higgins Memorial Methodist Church 10 o’Mft^nst- loss '^ijiglpry and He ^v:oinpaniea ny uiarence wilu Dr. E. C. Widenhouse, who has been appointed pastor of the Higgins Memorial church here, and his family, arrived in Burnsville last Wednesday and the entire community joins the Meth odist congregation in wel coming them to Burnsville. Dr. Widenhouse is widely known as a very able pas tor, and Burnsville is for tunate in having him. Both through preparation and years of work in the minis try he is well suited to dis charge his duties here in a most acceptable manner. Born in Cabarrus county, near Concord, Dr. Widen house spent his childhood there. Following his ele mentary school work he spent two years at Mount Pleasant Collegiate Insti tute and two years at Ruth erford College. These two schools, one under the sup ervision of the Lutheran de nomination and the other the Methodist denomination fostered his interest in re ligious training. He was graduated from Henry College, Board Of Education Passes Resolution At a recent meeting of the County Board of Education a resolution was passed rul ing that no teacher would be employed in the county next year who holds only an El ementary A or an Element ary B certificate. This will tend to raise the standards of the schools throughout the county. Also, by giving notice now, the board is giv ing all those who have low certificates an opportunity to raise them if they desire to teach in the county next year. Rev. George K. Neff and Mr. John S. LeFevre went to Marshall Monday to at tend a called meeting of the French Broad Presbytery. A Good Record On Tuesday Jack Gallo way reported that three ’3 Chevrolets had been receiv ed by the Gem City Chevro let Co., and all three had been sold. Carl Banks and Clifford Bailey were pur- purchasers from Yancey county. Mrs. Althea McElroy Has Birthday Party Mrs. Frei Proffitt gpve her mother. Althea Mc- Elrov, a birthday dinner Sunday in observance of her 80th birthday. Guests for the happy occasion were Mrs. J. B. Hensley of Ash- '■ille. Mrs. John Watson and '.Vlrs. J. R. Burton, da’i.ghters of Mrs. McElroy, and Mr. J. R. Burton and Mr. Fred Proffitt. Mrs, McElroy has made 'ler home in Burnsville for most of the time for a num ber of year-s, and has a wide circle of friends and rela tives who join in wishing her many more happy birth- lays. Practice Is Begun For Christmas Music Practice was begun Wed nesday night for the Christ mas music to be given at the Baptist church the Sunday before Christmas. There will be no special program, but several numbers vidll be given in connection with the regular service. Miss Alice R oland is pi anist and Mrs. Grady Bailey is choir director. lation: Mrs. r». x. oos State Commissioner of Pub lic Welfare. 11:05 Next Steps To ward Socal Security i n North Carolina: Dr. Roy M. Brown, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of North Carolina. 11:35 Services to Chil dren Through the Social Security Act: Miss Mary Labaree, Children’s Bureau. 12: Co-operation with WPA Toward Work Secur ity: Miss Loula Dunn. Reg ional Social Worker, Works Progress Administration. Recognition of special guests. Announcements. 12:15 Luncheon: Dr. Geo. Floyd Rogers, Rector Trin ity church, Asheville, presid ing. Address: The Social Se curity Act, G. R. Parker. Reginola Director, Region Four, Social Security Board. 1:^ Open Forum: Cur rent Problems in the Coun- ty Welfare Department: Staff Members State and County Departments Partic ipating. 2:50 Business. 3 Adjournment. the guitar. The boys were accompan ied to Charlotte by Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Wilson, Mr. Sam Huskins and Miss Mary Miller of Bakersville who also broadcast, her selection being a violin solo. The boys won out in a recent amateur night pro gram in connection with the local picture show. Miss Miller was the successful contestant when the ama teur hour was held in Bak ersville. There was much in terest shown by the people here in the contest. Mr. Mil ler is manager of the pic ture show. L. V. Pollard Honored On His Birthady Mrs. L. V. Pollard honored her husband with a theatre Mr. and Mrs. Pollard. Mr and Mrs. Bill Wray, and Mr. and Mrs. Burt Higgins mo tored to Asheville for a show and supper t'le occasion be ing Mr. Pollard’s birthday. ing graduation he taught in Virginia for several years; while residing in Virginia he served two churches. In order to pursue his re ligious studies further Dr. Widenhouse went to New England and spent several years there. He received his Bachelor of Sacred Theol ogy from Boston University, his M. A. from Yale and the degree of Doctor of Philo sophy from Hartford Sem inary. He served t w o churches in Massachusetts —one at Abington and one at ShelL-urn Falls. Wh’le at Shelburn Fall* he married Miss Juanita Gilmore of Salem, Va. Nine years ago Dr. Wid enhouse was transferred to North Carolina. He has served the churches at Ce dar Falls, Black Mountain, Cullowhee and Boone. From Boone he was sent to Burns ville. Dr. and Mrs. Wldenlionse have four children, a boy and three girls. MACK HENSLEY IS HURT AT SAW MILL P.-T.A. Meeting At High School Nov. 17 The regular meeting of the Burnsville P.-T.A. will be held at the high school on Tuesday evening, Nov ember 17 at 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. Z. V. Hall is president of the organization, and Mrs. J. S. LeFevre is secre tary. WOMANS’ CLUB TO MEET ON NOV. 12 The Burnsville Woman’s Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Watson Williams on Thursday afternoon, Nov ember 'l2th. Mrs. W. W. Hennessee will be associate hostess, and Mrs. Fred Pro- fitt will have the program. The subject to be studied is, “Our Flower Gardens.” Mrs. Proffitt is an enthusiastic gardener and the many beautiful flowers she grows each year is evidence of her success along this line. Mack Hensley of Bee Log had his hand severely cut in saw Thursday while at work. One finger was ampu tated, and several others badly mangled. He returned home after being treated by a Burnsville physician. SURVEY MADE OF HISTORICAL SPOTS Miss Mary Belle Delamar of State Historical Commis sion, Raleigh, was in Burns ville Tuesday. At the last session of the legislature ar appropriation was made to place markers at historic spots, and she is making a survey of the Western counties for this purpose. RECEPTION FOR NEW PASTOR On Saturday evening a re ception and pouncting for Dr. Widenhouse and his family was held at the church by the church mem bers. A large group met to extend greetings to the newcomers, and to assure them a hearty welcome to the community. On Sunday evening the members from the Presby terian and Baptist churches attended the service at the Higgins Memorial. Dr. Wid enhouse preached a most in teresting and timely serm on. looking forward to Ar mistice Day. He emphasized the need for peace through out the world.