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drive m \o light field |jgi53,,500.00 I $3,000.00 ■ J 2.500.00 I $2,000.00 51,500.00 I $1,000.00 I • ■ i:„iv;n(t is the list of those contributed toward the drive to light the athle ■ These donors have signed |Hj. b. Matthews S. S. Cooley linn Power & Light Co. Simpson B. Wilson Sabiston Saunders Buckner ■i \V. Russell Mountain Lumber K. Anderson Garage t. Cook k Mountain Grocery Mountain Ice Co. B. \V. Norton C. W. Furry C. E. Johnson Brandon Allmen H. Sawyer F. Matthews A. Hardwick Mountain Hosiery Boerger S. M. Bittinger H. E. Wood Page and Topic Club W. Rowland Florist Dawson Sarti. Jr. Chevrolet B Feed and Fertilizer Co. Northwestern Bank Richardson O'. Williams |BGri.mmar school teachers and B^ ,|!;< 'h room workers Harrie Dannenhower ■ } ;eglcy’s Beauty Shop Pharmacy S. Eckles, Realtor ■’ ::u 'l ; Mountain News ■BFosoi.m!! Tyson Furniture Co. uo Ridge Cleaners Esso ■Finch & Taylor Home & Auto Sarti ■ > E. Keith Tom Sharp |B-L F. Tyson, Sr. ■B* ■ L- .Spencer ■ gton Studios RHRi.ss Taylor I. X'iverrette V Tinney look Who’s Here! and Mrs. James F. Green- Biltmore are parents of ■ : tj orn Monday at Biltmore ! ‘‘a Mr. Greenwood is an B?; V, v of the NEWS. ■ .oil and Airs. Bruno J. ' " "f Jackson Heights, L. L, ■, ) ! '“, 1< ; l!ts of a daughter, Fair- K, Fzabeth, born at St. Vin ■ - ,os Pital in New York April R■ *''■ Romeo is the former ! elyu Cordell of Asheville I’ I ''; anfJ Mrs. Carl H. Niebyl j ■ Mountain are parents of I born June 7, in Mis |H" j hospital. HL, a, M Mrs. Joe Russell, Jr., r , I ' !its of a five pound boy n Monday at Biltmore hospi- THE BLACK MOUNTAIN news Vol. 2, No. 41. Will Improve Facilities At Golf Course Plans for a membership drive and for the installation of better accommodations a t the Black Mountain golf course were the chief topics of discussion when the senior chamber of commerce met at the city hall Monday night in regular session. Roy A. Taylor, president, presided. Known throughout the country as one of the finest small town courses in America, the Black Mountain course has suffered from a lack of accommodations at the clubhouse. "The facilities of fered by our course are certainly not in accord with what the pub lic anticipates,” R. S. Eckles, sec retary of the Chamber of Com merce, declared in a prepared statement. “There are not suffici ent toilet facilities,” Mr. Eckles told th e members, “and I hope something can be done by this body to help the situation.” Telling of recent conversations which he had had with local pro perty owners, Mr. Eckles declared that several admitted that their chief reason for deciding on Black Mountain as a place of permanent residence was the excellent golf course. Pointing out that Ross Taylor, local pro, had lost 12 or 15 players to another course be cause of the poor facilities offered here, the secretary maintained that it was a job for the senior chamber of commerce. At the conclusion of the discus sion Mr. Taylor appointed a com mittee composed of R. S. Eckles, chairman, B. H. Hunter, Rebo Ed wards, and J. A. Dougherty to solicit funds for the purpose of installing better accommodations at the golf course. Appointed chairman of the membership drive J. O. Williams will be assisted by E. E. White and Herbert W. Sanders. The directors will appoint teams and divide the list of merchants and establish ments into groups to be seen by the members. Albert Garland, chairman of the merchants’ committee, reported that efforts were being made to work with the Asheville Mer chants’ association. Mr. Taylor re vealed that the Blue Ridge Park way Guide was not satisfied with th e pictures and materials fur nished for Black Mountain ad vertising to appear in the book and that a letter had been written requesting further information. Formal Opening Os Library Will Be Saturday Formal opening of the Black Mountain public library will he held Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 with a tea and silver of fering, those in charge have an nounced. The public is cordially invited to attend—tourist as well as permanent residents. Although books will not circu late until Monday, the library board hopes that many will take advantage of the opportunity to visit the library and to look over the fin e selection of books now on hand. As there are many who still have books charged to them, the library officials are asking that all patrons who have books to re turn them at once. After Monday the library will be open each week day from 1:00 to 5:00 p. nr. The room for children has been decorated by Miss Sara Kitchen while Mrs. Mary Aleshire has do nated an art display for the young adults room. I)ou£ Jones Reelected Commander Os Legion —O Douglas Jones was reelected commander of th e American Le gion at a meeting held Monday night at the Black Mountain Rec reation Park club house. Eugene Anderson was named vice com mander, Phil McElrath adjutant, and Carl Myers athletic director. | SWANNANOA HIGH SENIORS . . . JkS?' „ „ j* * Ik, ¥ Slfif - •■'vi A 'aV'T : * MM ' \ : .• raSJEk ? : jBR BMRy ißr .."TwßtSiV *3n\ I>. 7*-Val •- Shown here are members of the 1947 Swannanoa High school grad uating class who received their diplomas in a ceremony. Friday, May 30, at th school auditorium. The mascots are Kathy Carroll and “Butch” Hardin. (Photo by Ellington Studios of Black Mountain.) Blue Ridge Parkway Guide Boosts Black Mountain As “Vacationland” Chamber Os Commerce Tells Visitors Os Attractions o Following is the material which will appear in the Blue Ridge Parkway Guide, a publication de voted entirely to towns and cities along the Skyland drive. The Guide will be distributed to the thousands of tourists who are ex pected to pour into the Blue Ridge area this summer. The material was prepared and the space paid for by the Black Mountain Senior Chamber of Commerce. Located at the head of the beautiful Swannanoa Valley at the crest of the Blue Ridge Moun tains, Black Mountain, "Key City to Assemblies”, has long been famous for its beauty and culture. Surrounded by the lofty peaks of the Craggies, th e majestic spires of the Blu e Ridge, and the pine covered slopes of the Swannanoa Valiev. Black Mountain is truly the “Land of the Sky”. As one of the most famous tourist centers in the United States this area each summer at tracts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the scenery and the invigorating climate, and to attend on e of the religious as semblies which are held here an nually. Its altitude of 2,400 feet provides a bracing- atmosphere throughout the summer, with warm bright days and cool nights which maOes blankets necessary for comfort. The streams of the national forests located in this area abound with trout. Religious Assemblies Four religious assemblies are located within a few minutes’ drive of Black Mountain. Provid ing training for church leader ship, these conferences present outstanding speakers all during the summer. Some of the most famous religious and civic leaders in the world are here annually to address the conferences and to help train the students. Only three miles southwest of Black .Mountain, Blue Ridge As sembly is the home of the South ern Y. M. C. A. With an eleva tion of 2700 feet, Blue Ridge of fers an ideal spot for rest, recrea tion, and inspiration. Swimming, boating, tennis, and other forms of outdoor sports are enjoyed, as well as lectures and musical pro- | grams. Two miles east of Black Moan- j tain, Ridgecrest Assembly is the j home of the Southern Baptists I who come as many as 2500 at a j time from 20 states and the Dis- j trict of Columbia to attend sum- j mer conferences. Here study is i combined with wholesome recrea- | tion, including all outdoor sports. Nestling in a beautiful mountain co>e setting, Montreat acts as an (continued on page live; “YOUR VALLEY NEWSPAPER'’ Thursday, June 12, 1947., Black Mountain, N. C. Smith Recovers Checks Worth Thousands o Charged with opening and loot ing boxes at the local post office, two teen-age Black Mountain boys were arrested early Monday morning and turned over to the district attorney’s office by Police Chief Carl W. Smith. Several thousand dollars’, worth of checks were recovered, but one check for SIO,OOO is still missing, Chief Smith told the NEWS late last night. The boys, both of Black Moun tain were arrested early Monday morning, confessed and led the way to where some of the loot was hidden, according to Chief Smith, who was unassisted throughout the investigation. First indication that the mail boxes had been opened came Monday morning when C. W. Clev enger of the Black Mountain Hosiery Mill found a number of checks while on his way to work. He immediately notified the Black Mountain police chief, and the boys were under arrest and had confessed within a few hours. As soon as the investigation had been completed. Mr. Smith turned the boys over to the U. S. District at torney in Asheville to face federal charges. Opening Ball At Club House On June 19 0 The grand opening hall of the 1947 season will be held at the recreation park clubhouse, Thurs day, June 19. 8:30 to midnight. The affair will he semi-formal. Music for the occasion, will he furnished by Carol Henry and his Buccaneers, a nine piece orchas tra. Sponsored by the American Le gion the ball will be under direct management of C. C. and Frank Myers. The Legion Auxiliary will decorate the club house for the occasion. SOFTBALLSCHEDULE: FRIDAY Ridgecrest vs Presbyterians. MONDAY Friendship Chapel vs Presby terians. TUESDAY— Baptist vs Hosiery Mill W. C. T. L. MEETS TUESDAY The Ridgecrest W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at the home of Mrs. J. H. Drew. Friendship Chapel Will Hold Meetings Sunday morning, June 15, at 11 o’clock. Friendship Chapel will be gin a meeting to run two weeks. Dr. Robert King pastor of the Montreat church, will be the preacher. H e has been pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Johnson City, Tenn., one of the very large churches of th e denom ination. Last Sunday night Dr. King preached a t Friendship Chapel at a preparatory service, and ther e were a number of re dedications. and one profession of faith, a head of a family. Services will begin each night at 7:30 o’clock with the singing of a large young people's chorus choir. There will also be special vocal and instrumental numbers. The general public is cordially in vited to attend these services, and it is greatly desired that all who come will come with prayerful hearts that God may manifest his renewing and saving grace in this meeting. Also at Friendship Chapel, a Bible School for young people will begin next Monday morning, June I 16 at 9 o’clock. All young people between the ages of four years to eighteen years are invited to attend. The school will run for two weeks, and the daily hours will be from 9 o’clock to 11:15. It is hoped that transportation can be furnished on Montreat road from North Fork store, from Padgett town, and from Montreat lake. All who come to the Bible school, should be there about fif teen minutes before nine o’clock. Definite announcements will be made concerning transportation, including the time, on Sunday morning. To Hold Special Service At St. James Sunday The Right Reverend Robert E. Gribbin, bishop of Western North Carolina, will visit St. James Epi scopal church on Sunday, June 14, at 11:15 a. m. to dedicate a group of church furnishings. These include two stained glass windows —Virgin and Child, and Mary Magdalene—given by Mrs. L. E. Terry, and a set of six ves per lights together with a sanctu ary lamp, the gifts of Mrs. E. E. Wright, To be consecrated at the same service is a portable altar which was given by Mrs. Wright to Father Rhys for his hospital work. The service will consist of the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at which Bishop Gribbin will be both celebrant and preacher. black mountain high graduates . . . v v Jpisalf The 1947 graduates of the Black Mountain High school don cap and gown for photograph, r Bill Ellington of Ellington Studios to pose for a special photograph on the school steps. The two serious looking grads in the front row are Toni Taylor and Mack Kirkpatrick, class mascots. Toni is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor and Mack the son ot Mr. and .ur.s. u. i,. Kirkpatrick. Looking For Fun? Attend Softball Games ‘ At Grade Sehool Field | Those in search of entertain ment and recreation will find ‘ both on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday afternoons at 6:00 p. m. when teams in the Church Softball league battle it out for supremacy out at the gram- i mar school field. One game is 1 played each day. With five strong teams challenging the First Baptist, champions in 1946, play so far has shown considerable im provement over last year and several teams have the poten tial power to win. Most of the players on the teams work all day, dash home for their equipment, then out to the ball field without having a chance to eat supper. Show your appreciation by attending all the games you can—and en joy a good ball game. Walters Tells Os Sweet Time la Ridgecrest 0 By Tom Walters --Tuesday afternoon in the little city of Ridgecrest in a little shoppe there was quite a com motion for some little while. As I waited in B——— called to me from the rear of the shoppe where he was sifting out some very light, fluffy, supposed to be, doughnut flour. “Grab some water quick” he said, puffing as he tugged at the blosh of dough in a huge pan. I ran, turned on the faucet full force, but all the water flew into the can and right out again into my face. Finally getting a can full I hurried back and slapped it into the dough. He tugged and squshed, pushed and pulled un til the dough was thick. Then he lifted it and let it fall into the can that was to sit on top of the doughnut machine. We rushed toward the machine and he hoisted the can and plunked it into place. Then he placed the lid on and tightened it. For the first time in 1947 the little motor chugged merrily. Looking over the different gauges, he adjusted the tempera ture higher, turned up the pres sure and watched the needles move slowly upward. Then, as the workers looked on proudly he threw it in gear, explaining that the first few were not perfect and that he would have to adjust the pressure and temperature accord ingly. The machine gave a choke, shook a little, and then a floppy, pitiful blob of dough plopped in to the hot grease and sank out of sight in a foam of bubbles. B looked over th e gauges, lowered (Continued on paKe eight) 5 Cents Per Copy Friendship Chapel Tops Sox In Extra Innings o The mighty Friendship Chapel team made it two in a row Mon day by grabbing a 10 to 9 nine inning thriller from the up and coming Black Mountain Hosiery Mill entry in the Church softball league. Last Friday they got off to a good start by taking win No. 1 from Dr. Brake and his First Methodist club, 13 to 5. The Hosiery Mill came back In take a 2 to 1 lead over the Chapel boys in the bottom of the first. The second inning was scoreless, but in the last of the third the Millers jumped out on the enemy hurlers for three runs and a 5 to 1 advantage. Friendship pushed over two in the fourth, snatched a 6 to 5 lead in the fifth only to see the hard fighting Hosiery Mill hoys roar back with two runs in their try at bat. After the Chapel had tied it up in the first of the seventh each team powered over a couple in the eighth. The win ners won the game by counting once in the ninth. Reed led off in th e last of the ninth with a single but his mates were unable to push him around. Osteen star red for the losers. Th e Methodists were unable t* solv e the offerings of Stephen son for but six safe blows ire Friendship Chapel - Methodist* mixup FYiday. Os these Jack Brown collected two, one of which was a ringing two sacker. ! FRIDAY 1 Friendship Chapel ab r K Rudisill, ss 4 2 2: Gray, 3b 4 4 2 L. Fortune, rs 4 2 3 Gardner, lb 3 2 1 l B; Fortune, If 4 12 I Pittman, c 4 Of* Carpenter, 2b 3 l "8 Stephenson, p 4 <J 2. C. F’ortune, cf 3 1-0 ' Morris, cf 1 0 0 Methodists ab r h J. Brown, lb 4 12 * I Pence, cf 2 0 0 ‘ Kerlee, cf I 0 0 Whitaker, 3b 3 0 >0 Brake, ss 3 111 Gibbs, 2b . 2 0 0 Jones, 2b 11 1 Uzzell, p 3 OS B. Brown, If 2 8 <0 Free, c 3 0 0 Bill Brown, rs 2 0 0 Longcoy, rs 1 11 (Continued on page five) Children’s Playground Now Open The playground on Church St-, opened Monday with an enthusias tic group of children present. A giant slide will be installtSi soon. Will the mothers who do not want their children to go wading in the small pool, please notify Miss Jane Callison? Mothers and others who accom pany their children, are requested not to use the slide, the pool, aid. that part of the grounds reserved for the children from three to eight years of age. There is danger of accidents of “colliding,” also -oi distracting the attention of the supervisor who needs every min ute of instruction, play, and gen eral supervision. A sandpile and a swing have been put aside tfwr the children under three years of age. Continue Revival At The Church Os God 0 Th e revival which has been m progress for the past week at the Church of God will continue for the entire week. The Rev. (Mrs.> Etta Wineberger of Gastonia is the evangelist. Sendees are held each evening at 7:30. There is special singing each service by the Wineberger trio. The public is invited to at tend these services at the Chwrdti of God, Lakey St., Black Moun tain.
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