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//J^/<*** # * > * , ** >>>M * SWANNANOA THE HOME j; of !: FRIENDLY MERCHANTS "Beautiful Swannanoa Valley” VOLUME 1— NUMBER B ARTUS M. MOSER PORTRAIT PAINTER Atrus M. Moser, of Swannanoa has solved the problem for many people as to where to get a fine life sized portrait of members of their families and particularly of their sons and daughters in the service at prices they can afford to pay. Mr. Moser has solved the problem as well as getting the actual lik nessof the person, by working di rectly from photographs. People send him these and the life size painting is submitted later for approval. These paintings are done in. beautiful, life like colors on canvas which will last like those of the old masters. Most people in this section are familiar with Mr. Moser’s art, as he has exhibited widely. In addition to exhibiting his paintings with the Artist’s Guild at Asheville, and with the Black Mountain Art Club, Mr. Moser has exhibited at the Pennsylvania Acadamy at Phila delphia and at the various Mus eums in New York. The critics are lavish in praise and commenda tion. His paintings are in .many private and public collections. NEWS FOR THE BOY AND GIRL OVER SEAS While you may not be allowed to mail the News over seas, you can at least pack your Christmas pack age with the home paper. This give him a chance to read about home folks, and he will know that there is a home paper and he will enjoy it as much as he does his presents. Clip articles of interest out of the News and send them to him in a letter. Let him know that he cap depend on you for the news SM3u am joj no.i uo puadap uvo back home. We want the boys and girls, wh.o are home on leave to come in and get aquainted with us. We are in terested in them too. We are mail ing the News to several boys and girls in the service that are still stationed in the States. A subscription for the News is very small, when you think of it It will be put in your mail box S jiff SCEDULE FOR SWANNANOA September 21st Warren Wilson at Warrei. Wilson October sth Black Mountain at Swannanoa October 19th Tryon at Tryon October 24th Black Mountain at Black Mountain November 2nd Sand Hill at Swannanoa REGULARS StrobeLs ftt H. 1?. K «'Ms; BU| r George Dunlap. Kenneth Mills, »■ B. Oivasman; Guards. K. Hob- Kenneth »**■*«", I,Son , ij. Carroll: Center, <«"• Gilvard MtClnie. Roy Tilton, HariK.r; lUu k Field. Richard W. J. Bailey, Edward Bedford, Jr. at Q. II.; Deroy Bailey at Bee- Jr. Nichols. p - n.; Alger Rainwater and Ned («>aoh Mr. lallent. the BLACK MOUNTAIN news SWANNANOA SECTION Carl E. Mills Serving In Pacific Carl E. Mills, S 2/c, son of Mr and Mrs. J. R. Mills of Swan nanoa, is now serving with the C. S. Navy in the South Pacific. Eugene entered the service in ’' uly ’ , 1944 - H e received his Boot Training at Camp Peary, Va. He has been on duty in the Pacific for 11 months. Recently he ran upon one of his cousins, Claude Mills, in the Navy also. The two hoys had not seen each other in three years. Eugene has also seen these Swannanoa boys: Louis Ben nett, Monroe Owens and Rink Muni power. He is a graduate of Swannanoa High school. Before entering service he was employed by Beacon Manufacturing Co. Alger Rainwater Discharged Alger Rainwater, H. A. 1/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rainwater of Richmond avenue, Swannanoa, was honorably discharged from the U. S. Navy after two years in the service. He entered the service on the first day of July, 1943, and received his boot train ing in Bainbridge, Maryland. Up on completion of his boot training he was transferred to Memphis, Tenn. From there to Atlanta, Georgia,, and then to Camp Le- Jeune, N. C. Upon leaving Camp LeJcune, he went to Camp Shoe maker, California. He was then assigned to active duty aboard ship. While aboard ship he was doing sub patrol duty'. He was then assigned to duty at Base No. 3 Hospital, Espirito, New He brides. He was floyvn to Pearl Harbor to the 128 Hospital for treatment. He left Pearl Harbor January 8, 1945, on the S. S. Mat sonia. He landed in the States January 13, 1945. He was dis charged on the 31st day of May at Camp LeJeune, N. C. He is now attending the Swannanoa High School. He is playing half back position on Swannalloa’s football squad. every Thursday for only $2.50 per year anywhere in the county. The subscription rate is three dollars out side of the comity, and $3.50 outside the State. Subscribe now for the News as this will be the last paper you will receive free. Mail your check or money order to the Black Mountain News P. O. Box 637 Black Moun tain, N. C. Ji\ x \ jjT -«S|i t lit \ Jy &§8 '* ■'':: : ''' : y sIH * IH® ' ' Hip* tB The Interesting People of Our Valley We have in this beautiful valley of ours a good many very inter esting people. These never show their sorrow or anxiety, neither do they cry on their neighbor’s shoulders. They face each and every sorrow with a strong heart and clear mind. Kind hearted, patriotic American mountaineers. We have in our midst a family that we can honestly and justly be proud of. We feel now that they have don e more than their part in keeping America free. This family has 10 sons serving their country jn all branches of the service and in all parts of the world these boys have done their jobs well. This family has given its all for its country. A tradition of all mountain people. We thank God for these God-fearing and God-loving people. These people want no fame, no spotlight, no cheering crowds, but just to be NEWS FROM MOORE GENERAL SWANNANOA, N, C. Moore General Hospital patients had an other big time last Wednesday, September 5, when the Recondi tioning Service staged its second big all-day picnic of the year. The affair was featured by the appearance of Smiilng Red Raper, famous singer of American folk ballads; Joe Pressley and his prize string band from Canton, and the WWNC Farm Hour Ensemble. An all-star WAC softball team composed of ace players from the Fourth Service Command on which Sgt. Betty Tucker of Moore Gen eral played third base, challenged male patients in the stands; and the Moore General hardballers played the Greensboro Air Base Old Hawks. Free soft drinks and hot dogs THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1945 left alone to live a peaceful and simple life in the mountains. The name of this family and their sons are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Martin, 95 Central Ave., Swannanoa, N. C. Their sons and their ranks are as below: Pfc. Bragg: Air Base, Orlando, Fla.; Cpl. Clif ton D. Stewart, Camp livingston, LLa.; Pfc. Samuel L. Stewart, Ft. Stewart, Va.; Thad. W. Stewart, M. M3/c, Alamedo, Calif.; Fred L. Martin, M. M3/c, Hawaii; Quinton Martin on transport boat, Europe; Pfc. Wayne Martin, Eui rope; Stf. Sgt. Wade Martin, Pa cific; Edsil, Sl/c, Pacific. Thad W. married Sept. 9 to Gertrude Shook, daughter of Mrs. Annei Shook of Swannanoa: mar ried in Greenville, S. C., double ring ceremony. were dispensed throughout the day. The Moore Genera] Varieties Show produced and emceed by ht. James L. Dooley of Black Moun tain gave the patients of the Vet erans’ Facility at Oteen their first look at a radio show Thursday, September 6. The band headed by Warrant Officer Charlie Spurr ar rived early and stayed late, giv ing a band concert on the lawn in the afternoon, then toured the wards to entertain bed patients. A half-hour show preceded the ac tual broadcast and Helen Plois ure, the show’s Lady of Song, sang ’em sweet and hot. The Oteen patient with the biggest feet got more foot powder than he could possibly use in a life time. W77T7T7/ IEDULE FOR WARREN WILSON September 21st Swannanoa at Warren Wilson September t26th Black Mountain at Black Mountain October sth Canton at Canton October 19th Black Mountain at Warren Wilson Christ School at Arden October 27th Asheville School for Boys at Asheville Centers, Anderson. Sorrells, Greenlee, Go wins; ends, Miller, Wyatt; r. guard, Gentry, Dilli- .lulo, Franklin; I>. field, Martin, nei-; 1. guard, Cole, Treadway; Vernon, White, Holcomb, Baurscn. Lewis E. Stewart, Ft. Pfc. Robert N. Stewart, Three Martin Brothers Serve In U. S. Navy The three Martin brothers, Al len, C.C.S., Cecil C.C.S. and Jack 0., S.K. 2/c are serving in the U. S. Navy. These three brothers took their training at Norfolk, Va., and Allen has served nine year®, Cecil 7 years and Jack 3 years, making a total of 19 years these boys have piled up while in service. Jack enlisted in the Navy before he was seventeen and just a short time after his birth day his ship was sunk. These same three brothers ail wear the purple heart. All three have been on invasions. Cecil was injured a short time after V-Day when his boat was sunk, causing him to be pinned in by the wreckaeg and was necessary to cut him out by using a torch. He was injured internally', but mmediately sent to England where he received medical attention and is again in good health and is planning on getting married in Boston, Mass., just as soon as he gets back. Allen is in Hawaii and it was here that he met his younger brother Jack after being separated 5 years. Cecil is as signed to an L.S.T. somewhere in the South Pacific zone. Jack is assigned to the U.S.S Pasedina, which at this time is in Tokyo Bay, standing by for any possible enemy action. What a dramatic story these boys can tell when they are home and away from the routine they have followed for these past years. Hats off to this family and their sons. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Martin of Swannanoa. Mrs. Martin has returned from a visit with the bride to be. Brigman Home On Furlough Tech Sgt. William Boyd Brig man who has just returned to the states from overseas duty, is spending a 30-day furlough at home. Sgt. Brigman participaetd in seven campaigns during the 20 monhts he spent in Italy. He is a member of the Fifteenth Air Forec. Upon returning to duty he will return to Fort Bragg for asignment to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He received his basic training at Miami, Fla. He at tended Swannanoa High School. Before entering the service he was employed by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock, Inc. He has one brother in the service, Archei Brigman of the U. S. Navy. LOCAL MAN VISITS SI. ST MR Mr. W. F. Martin of Swannanoa is visiting his sister who lives at Fredericksburg, Va. SWANNANOA HIGH OPENS GOOD YEAR Swannanoa school opened this year with practically the same en rollment that they' had last year Some one thousand and three pupils are attending the school this year. They have approximately 30 teachers to cover the entire en rollment. The figures on enrollment are as follows: in the elementery division there are 870 and 173 in the high school division. Along with the usual studies, it offers French, four years of agri- offers French,four years of agri culture and shop work also three years of home economics, two large classes of typeing. The school has a lunch room which provides food for the pupils and made possible by the Federal Child Feeding Program. They' can obtain a plate lunch for only £en cents, otherwise the price would be out of reach of the average pupil. The Federal Child Food Program has done much toward making a warm lunch possible for school children. They have a modern up-to-date kitchen with dish washer sterilizer, tables and rack of dishes and are now feeding approximately SOO students. Mr. Howwell has plans for different activities for the school, which in cludes choruses, clubs, a band, activities for £he school, which in cludes.cho ruses, clubs, a band, school paper, and a group of mu sicians who will play folk songs and tunes. Under the clubs will be home economics class and science class. Following are a list of teachers who are in charge at the Swannanoa School. Ist. grade Nell Watkins Mrs. Ixirain Moore and Roberta Shuford. 2nd. grade, Myrtle Miller Mrs. Vera S. Vickey, and Mabe l Dilling. ham. 3rd. grade, Mrs Agnes C. Penland, Mrs. Robbie R. Mann, and Lena P. Stephenson. 4th. grade, Mrs. Ruth F. Davis, Awa Buckner, and Mrs. Edith M. Henson. sth. grade,Mrs. Marie R. O’Barr Mrs. Gussie P. Bradley, and Mrs. Evelyn G. Stanton. 6th. grade, Helen Frances King, fi SEPTEMBER 19TH SCHEDULE FOR BUCK MOUNTAIN September 26th Warren Wilson at Black Mountain September 19th Sand Hill at Black Mountain October sth Swannanoa at Swannanoa October 12th Sand Hill at Sand Hill October 19th Warren Wilson at Warren Wilson October 24th Swannanoa at Black Mountain BLACK MOUNTAIN LINE-UP L. E.— Brown R. T. Pence or Holdway L. T. Miller R. E.— Uzzell L. G. Padgett Q. B. Wing C. Brittain H. B. Willis R. G. Bryson or Garrison H. B. Turner F. B. Reese Where Friends and Nature Meet Moore General Hospital Builds Swimming Pool Moore General Hospital is mighty proud of its new $60,000 gymnasium which has just been opened. The gym is fully equip ped with a basketball court, a handball court, bleachers for 800 spectators, a complete training room, an exercise room for pa tients who must stick to light physical activity: and 27 showers, three Os them for women. There are also punching bags, light and heavy, stall bars, and weight lifting equipment. There are also shoulder wheels, parallel and horizontal bars, tumbling mats, stationary' bicycles and other ap paratus. The building was erected by Asheville’s Robisson Brothers and will be availabel for use by both patient and duty personnel. \ Speaking of exercise, Moore General’s new bowling alleys will beready for use in another fort night. The new alleys are now being installed in the old gym nasium and cost $6,500. The equipment is the most modern available and practically auto matic. Os course, the bowlers still have to fire their own bowl ing balls. Settees and chairs are .being installed for the arm-chair quarterbacks. Moore General personnel w'ent to work on a shorter work day following V-J Day. Civilians are now on a 44-hour week and get Saturday afternoons off. Overtime is paid for the work which must be done after regular work hours. Later this month civilians will get- an even shorter work week with a 40-hour week in the off ing. Moore eGneral’s finance office took on an added work load this J month and is now paying officer personnel directly by check in stead of sending pay vouchers to Knoxville for the purpose of mak ing out checks. Dorothy Sorrells, and Epsie Gregg. 7th. grade,Mrs. Mary E. Brothers, Mrs Eunice Beddingfield, and Mrs. Eula Cray. Sth. grade, Mrs Grace H. Freeman, and Mrs. Mabel Y. Moser. AGRICULTURE: Selmar R. Nes- kaug. Eloise R. Horton. 10th. grade, Artus M. Moser, and Mrs. Margaret K. Rowell. 11th. grade, Mrs. Nesta D. Bruhl Ruth Gilbert. PRINCIPAL: Mr. E. N. Howell. I nt -' £? j SWANNANOA t MERCHANTS ASK YOU TO BUY j; AT HOME j; 4 $2.50 Per Year i. grade, Mrs. Ivy L. Brown, Mrs, li ji' , J
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