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ItjuawMo ■ $3,000.00 I $2,500.00 H ■— I $2,000.00 I $1,500.00 I $1,000.00 I $500.00 | ■Poppy Memorial BFlower For ■War Dead —o H poppies which will he on Peppy Day. May 24, Mm of the (lead of both wars BB rep- paper replicas of the Hv V. p,.apses which grow in France jl; 1 mm where so many of ■Htin battles of both wars were They are the poppies !§■ between the crosses. H;v; in the World War 1 g§» teri-s and became ■ iiorial flower for the war HH .. N'-w they symbolize mem- HH who died for Amor- BB and in the air part of the world. HR . flower is made by hand by Wm, vi teran, the paper pet- Kl lily attached to the wire HB .•(.( shaped to resemble the HB bl ■ w.u. which nature decorat jHS (-a battle field graves. The work :vcs the disabled men some- BB interesting to do durine the jo;.- rnurs of hospitalization and convalescence. It occupies their hands ami minds, helping them well. It also enables them to ears, money, which builds their moraa and makes things easier f-r themselves and families. !h( poppies will be ready for tr volunteer workers who will d'.-Tnt'.iti them in all parts of the 1 :: l’"PPy Day. No price will i ; o a>ked for the little flowers tur every.me receiving one will he j B| 1 to contribute something fori ■ ' tie welfare of the disabled vet ||H their families and the fam ■ dies of the dead. I If You Dumped Trash ■ By Club House, Call ■ •’•!!!I And Let “Reward” o ■ hvidently someone in Black B Mountain doesn’t believe in B 'dean up- jiaint up campaigns. B Dust week while the city was B ' gaged in the annual drive to wo Ko the town more present- K able, a certain party drove out B iir;( l dumped a load of trash in B ront of the club house. B Mayor Potter is not only in- B 'erested in learning the identity B ’he individual but also inter ■ f ste< i ' n arranging a date with ■ “ !m a s the city hall at which ■ •■me the gentlemen or lady in B '-Uestion will be the center of B attraction. B Anyone knowing the gentle- B • ;,n will do him a big favor by B r “ IVin K him contact the mayor ■ >' any member of the town B Dyai-ci. They’ll be more than B h'lad to hear from him. I Hosiery Mill Will Play I Ja - Vce es Here Friday ■ O ■ Ufl an< d coming Junior K u; ■er 0 f Commerce, featuring ■ ‘ antics of Beddingfield, Mor ■ *w. Styles, Dr. Brake, Tinney, B i,:, hy. Tyson, Dougherty, Bich ■ Holman, Mashburn, Eckles, B ;r * ‘ all d others will attempt to B V tn,J vlctor y cart set right again B , "' a ' when they take on the B M ',f n Dluck Mountain Hosiery ■ team at the grade school field. B time jjgg Been set for B wdo. ™e BLACK MOUNTAIN news Vol. 2, No. 37. Sunday Movies Discussed By Town Board O To the best knowledge of the mayor and town hoard, Sunday movies are prohibited by the Blue Sky law, it was brought out at the council meeting at the city hall Tuesday night. Prior to the regular meeting Mayor J. L. Pot ter was sworn in for a second term and he in turn swore in the mem bers of the council, including J. M. Lanct who was elected at the re cent election along with Dr. F. H. Richardson and J. G. Northcott. Several council members point ed out to Albert J. Terrell, New Theater owner, that while they had no personal objections to Sunday movies their actions in this cas would have to be governed by the will of the people. After a lenghty discussion the decision Was reach ed that Sunday movies in Black Mountain are prohibited by the Blue Sky law and that no further action is necessary. Mayor Potter emphasized that he would not sign an ordinance authorizing Sunday movies. Ross Taylor was present to ask that the club house be repaired, repainted, and that screens be pro vided. “The golf course is in good shape and we expect a good year,” the Black Mountain pro told the city fathers, “But the club house does need some repair.” He was instructed to get an estimate on the cost and to report back to the council. A. R. Rudisill reported that the sidewalk in front of the Key City Cab building on Cherry street was not level and that this caused water to stand next to the build ing. It was voted to repair it with asphalt and the city clerk was in structed to make the arrange ments. In other business the council heard the clerk read two letter in regard to leasing the club house for the summer, discussed ways and means of incresing the ef ficiency of the fire department, and railed two special meetings for next week the notice of which appears elsewhere on this page. “MISS BERMUDA” . . . ALICE GIBSON of Swannanoa, winner of the Swannanoa Valley popularity contest sponsored by the Black Mountain Lions Club. A graduate of the Swannanoa High school Miss Gibson will carry the Flag of Bermuda at the Flag of Nations ceremony in Asheville. Ellingtons Have Moved Here 0 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ellington have arrived to make their home in Black Mountain. They are living in the upstairs apartment at their studio which they have purchased from Gragg. The shop will occupy the room just north of the one used at pre sent, allowing additional space for dark room for photo-finishing. The public is cordially invited to visit the studio at any time. Rummage Sale Friday And Saturday o— The St. James Episcopal church will hold a church rummage sale Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, in the flower shop back of Lance’s Filling station on Mon treal roau. About the only business that has made money without advertising is the United States Mint. MAY Id 1947 Thursday, May 15, 1947., Black Mountain, N. C. WHO SAID “JOHNNY APPLE SEED” WAS DEAD? Aided by Thad Burnette and three representatives from TVA, these modern Johnny Apple Seeds recently planted thousands of trees on the Black Mountain and Asheville watersheds. That they took their work seriously is shown by the fact that Kenneth Glenn. Donald Jackson, and Arthur Hemphill set 800 trees each i nan eight hour day. Not present when Photographer Thomas E. Walters of Ridge crest persuaded the boys to pose for a picture in the gym, was C. J. Rick, vocational instructor of agri culture at the Black Mountain High school. Shown here are: First row, left to right, Lawrence Bartlett, Ben Leatherman, Cecil Wilson, Bill Morris, Edwin Smith, Kenneth Fortune, Donald Jackson. Second row left to right, Joe Gilliam, Guy Ledbetter, Clifton Moffitt, Bill Reynolds, Jimmy Milbee, Charles Henderson, Clingman Capps, Kenneth Glenn. Third row, left to right, Edward Polsom, It. 11. Chandler, Bobby Swayngim, Carrol Stevens, Clarence Padgett, Max Morris, Michael Ledbetter, Roland Osteen, Harry Atkins, and Bobby Blair. Jaycees Dig Holes For Poles To Light Field Mayor J. L. Potter turned the first shovel of dirt Wednesday afternoon at 1:20 when the Black Mountain Junior Chamber of Com merce members met at the grade school field ana dug the holes for the light poles. Hopes are now high that lights will be installed sooner than had been anticipated. Although the Jaycees were on band to finish the job, the city was represented by Mayor Potter, J. G. Northcott, J. M. Lance, and Dr. F. H. Richardson of the town board, and the schools by Superin tendent A. W. McDougle, all of whom took their turn on the spade as work got under way. Using the plan which had been laid out earlier in the day by Greer Johnson of Montreat, a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce board of directors, assisted by Penn Hunter, the Jaycee members who dug the holes included: Walter H. Styles, president. Alfred F. Ty son, Jr., vice-president, Oscar W. Tinney, secretary, Bill Holcombe, Penn Hunter, Marcus Begley, Rob ert Eckles, Woodrow Morgan, Al bert J. Terrell, Bill Ellington, and Carl Kerlee. Supervising the work was Bill Holcombe, local represen tative of Carolina Power and Light company. The Jaycees, who saved more than $75.00 by digging the holes themselves, were served ice cream during the afternoon through the courtesy of Dr. E. H. Knight of Knight’s Pharmacy. Soft drinks for the occasion were furnished by Ross Taylor. Council Will Hold Special Sessions The city council will meet in special session at the city hall Tuesday night, May 20, to dis cuss the applications which have been received in regard to renting or leasing the club house for the summer. All mem bers of the American Legion are especially invited to be present. The city council will meet in special session Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30 p. m., to discuss the possibility of establishing a city bus line in Black Moun tain and adjacent area. All in terested persons are invited to be present and to express their views. —Mrs. A. R. Rudisill and daugh ter Linda Jo left Saturday for Dal las, A C., to spend Mother’s Day with Mrs. Rudisill’s mother, Mrs. t . uoifmun. “YOUR VALLEY NEWSPAPER” BEAUTIFUL—BUT SMART ■■/, %g^ m ..v *W y W : :'v.vl v*, •// ''Ml Wfr * J& Sfc-'•>: ®; --V : '*?3|Bjß» c< :> i. v Miss Martha Davis and Miss Pauline Ledbetter, seniors at the Black Mountain High school, who have been chosen valedictorian and salutor ian. Miss Davis has a four year average of 05 and Miss Ledbetter an average of 94 over the four year course. (Photo by Tom Walters) Martha Davis, Virginia Ledbetter Win High Scholastic Honors O 4 Outstanding Students Over 4 Year Period Miss Martha Virginia Davis, daughter of Mrs. Lydia S. Davis of Black Mountain has been chosen valedictorian of the 1947 graduat ing class at the high school. Her four year average is 95. Chosen salutorian was Pauline Ledbetter, daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Rector Ledbetter of the star route. Her four year average is 94. Miss Davis has been a member of the glee club and of the annual staff. Now employed at the Black Mountain Drug company, she plans to enter Berea college this fall. Miss Ledbetter is a member of the student council and will enter college this fall to work toward a degree in business administration. There Is Something New —And It’s In Black Mountain 0 Lost something? Want to meet a friend downtown? Want to leave a message for someone you believe is running loose around town ? You do! Then go to Rice’s Quali ty store and sign the book w’ ieh they have there for that pux*pose. Known as a message, registration, and appointment book, the new venture is offered by Mr. Rice as a community service and he in vites the public to take advantage of it. Go in now before you forget and .et the folks know you are in town. NEW PASTOR r ***‘**nn sk v DR. R. L. OWN BEY, outstand ing leader in the religious field, will be here Sunday morning to assume his new duties as pastor of the First Methodist church in Black Mountain. Dr. Ownbey succeeds the Rev. H. Grady Hardin who is now one of the pastors of the First Methodist church at Houston, Texas. Dr. and Mrs. Ownbey will arrive Saturday from Charlotte, on Mon day they will return there to com plete their arrangements and on Wednesday they will come back to Black Mountain, ATTENDS DANCE Miss Fate Burnette attended the spring dance of the School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina last week-end, as a guest of Ralph Knox. Committee Intensifies Efforts As Clean Up - Paint Up Drive Swings Into Final Two Weeks Alice Gibson Is Chosen “Miss Bermuda” Declared winner of the Swan nanoa Valley popularity contest conducted by the Black Mountain Lions club, Miss Alice Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Gibson of Swannanoa, will carry the flag of Bermuda at the flag of nations ceremony, Sunday, May 25, at the 25th silver jubilee con vention of Lions in Asheville. The festivities have been set for 8:00 p. m. Although leading by a comfort able margin when the NEWS went to press last week, last minute spurts by Miss Weeta Simmons, Black Mountain entry, and Miss Oreta Hollifield, Ridgecrest hope, tightened the race and the out come was in doubt until the last vote was counted. On hand to see the winner crowned and to see the final votes counted, was one of the largest crowds to attend a Lions meeting in a long time, including members of the cage teams from both Swan nanoa and Black Mountain. Principal E. N. Howell of Swan nanoa introduced Woodrow Patton and Miss Ann Davidson, Swan nanoa coaches, and both spoke briefly. Presented by Principal Tom Nesbitt, Coach Eugene Byrd lauded Swannanoa for the fine sportsmanship shown the past year and thanked his own players for their fine efforts. All teams were introduced as a group. Pauline Arnold Circle Will Entertain Team Winners of the title in the church softball league last year, mem bers of the men’s team of the First Baptist church will be guests of the Pauline Arnold Circle at a dinner Monday evening at 6:00 p. m. in the Billy Burnette memorial room. The Baptists lost only one game last year and that to the Presbyterians. Special guests at the dinner will include members of the athletic committee of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, as well as repre sentatives of other teams in the league. The trophy will be pre sented during the evening, j Following the supper the ath letic committee and representa tives will meet to formulate plans for the coming season. Eugene Byrd, high school athletic director, I is chairman of the committee. Flight Students Will Begin Cross Country Hops Fifteen boys from Black Moun tain and Swannanoa have com pleted the first stage of their training at Nichols Field and solo ed, according to field officials. [ These fellows have soloed and are ready for the second stage of their training the report said. As a part of their training the students will begin cross country hops in the immediate future, first dual, then solo, in order that they may learn landing on strange fields, W. C. Nichols, owner and manager, revealed. Fields they will visit include Salisbury, Mor ganton, Greenville, and Charlotte. Mr. Nichols pointed out that it takes only about three- weeks to learn to fly. Those who have advanced past the solo stage include D. B. Mc- Inturff, William A. Rudisill, E. M. Norton, Jess Cook, Lewis Staf ford, J. 11. Myers, James A. Osteen, Liudy Fortune, Everett Stevenson, Elmer Dees, Caswell T. Moser, Duke Scott, Edward Hutchins, J. i. . agxc, .urn -.u-iieu Swa.. 5 Cents Per Copy. Chamber Os Commerce And Lions Offer Prizes o As the clean up—paint up drive in the Black Mountain area en tered the final two weeks, Chair man Roy A. Taylor and the vari ous committees have intensified efforts to make the residents “clean up” conscious and to get as large a number of participants as lossible. The drive runs through May 31. PRIZES OFFERED IN CLEAN UP—PAINT UP DRIVE BUSINESS EXTERIOR First Prize $50.00 Second Prize $30.00 RESIDENCE EXTERIOR First Prize $50.00 Second Prize $30.00 VACANT LOT First Prize $25.00 Second Prize $15.00 With Garland Home and Auto store adding SIO.OO additional for the first prize winner, and Black Mountain Lumber company 1000 feet of fibre glass insulation, the participants are assured of being amply repaid for their efforts. At the committee meeting held at the city hall Monday night, Father John H. Rhys submitted a report which disclosed that the vacant lot committee had located many lots suitable for the flower garden project and was now try ing to find organized groups to as sume charge of each. J. A. Dough erty reported for the finance com mittee and A. F. Tyson, Jr., for advertising. The chairman was slightly disappointed with the pub licity, or lack of it, and asked Gor don Greenwood, the publicity head, to place more emphasis on the drive during the next two weeks., While it is not mandatory to winning all entrants are again asked to call some committee mem ber in order that their improve ments may be checked carefully. Although the clean up—paint up campaign runs only through the month of May, Mayor J. L. Potter, who was present Monday night, pointed out that there is an ordi nance calling for a fine of $25.00 for those who fail to keep their premises clean throughout the year. Shortly before adjournment Mr Taylor appointed Mrs. Douglas Jones chairman of the personal contact committee. Other members are W. C. Honeycutt, Mrs. R. C Eckles, and Mrs. A. F. Tyson, Jr Burnette Guest Os Eastman Kodak Company Tad Burnette of Black Moun tain, a senior at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, left by plane for Rochest er, New York where he will be a guest of the Eastman Kodak com pany. Mr. Burnette, who will be graduated from Tech in June, was a guest last week-end of the Stand ard Oil company at Cleveland, Ohio where he was interviewed for a position with that company. Mrs. Burnette, the former Ruth Collins of Black Mountain, is spending the time while Mr. Bur nette is away with her parents at Hickory. Kennet Poteat Returns To U. S. S. Sicily o Kenneth Poteat, S 1-c, of the U. S. Naval Air Corps, left by plane Wednesday night following a 10-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. 0. Poteat. He is returning to his ship, the aircraft carrier U. S. S. Sicily which has recently been on maneuvers in southern waters. In service for more than 18 months, Kenneth took his boot, training at the Naval Air station at Jacksonville, Florida and at Lakehurst, N. J. O. E. S. TO MEET Swannanoa chapter 132 O. E. S. will hold its regular meeting at the Masonic hall in Swannanoa on Thursday, May 22, at 8:00 p. m. A cordial invitation is extend ed to all members of the Eastern .star wno may be visiting in this section.
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