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' J %kh l fg BLACK MOUNTAIN NEWS * ★ A PROGRESSIVE AND GROWING NEWSPAPER IN A PROGRESSIVE AND GROWING COMMUNITY ★ ★ Vol. 3, No. 22. * (lejlectianl \ By JACK GREENWOOD * * The cold weather didn't pre vent the large crowd which was on hand foi the Black Mountain- Swannanoa battle Friday night. A S are all games between the two schools, both contests were hard fought, but as a whole the crowu observed the rules of good sportsmanship. Only on one oc casion wa- »he player attempting a free throw annoyed by yells and other noise. However, those who did the yelling were “look ed” down by the rest of the crowd and didn't trv R on a large scale again. While on the subject of sports manship, the two officials, Woody Patton and Bill Rudisill, were on the spot. Neither wanted to offi ciate but agreed when it became apparent that the regulars would not be able to make it. That they did better than all right is shown by the fact that not once during Che evening did the crowd or olayers question a decision. They called them as they saw them ai d they must have been seeing them right or they surely wotud have heard from someone. Patton and Rudisill kept the game moving at a steady pace and left no chance for argument Although both games were fought bitterly to the end. there were only eight, fouls committed dur the boys’ game and 13 during the opening contest. The Swannanoa boys made five, the Darkhorses only three. For the girls, the locals committed four personals and the visiting girls nine. Which will probably lead some one to form the conclusion that since the girls made more fouls, they have replaced the boys as the stronger sex. Well, there might be something to that. II a uopny ior sportsmanship were to be awarded today, it would probably have to be di vided between the Swannanoa and Black Mountain teams, both boys and girls. There is nothing either team would like so much as a victory over the other, but Friday night they played like the good sports that make the teams admired by fans and opponents alike. “Our rivalry with Black Moun tain is on a friendly basis,” Coach J. J. Walden remarked before the game, “and we want to keep it that way. When we play the teams up here we play to win, out oui games are on friendly terms.” Praise for the Swannanoans as good players and as good sports came from Coach Eugene Byrd of the Darkhorses. “Those boys are not only polished players who had too much experience for us, but they are good sports with it,” Byrd reflected. “Sides and Stra ehla are among the best, and Mc- Mahan has improved wonderfully since last year. You know, I like those boys even though they did beat the socks off us. They’re such good sports that I’m not sorry to see them win—but, of course, we hope to beat them next time and we’ll do our best. Wal den is a nice fellow, and I’m glad our relations are on such a pleas ant basis.” While they lost, the Black Mountain boys still gave their —Continued on Page 8 Thursday, January 29. 19IS. Black Mountain, N. C. 1948 Chevrolet is Massive I The over alt simplicity and massiveness ot the new- 1948 Chevrolet is well shown ’« this three-quarter view of the Fleetmaster Sport Sedan. Fenders, hoot , body and door panels all blend; and the crease moulding, below the window's, is wider than that used in previous models. Note the new T-shao*d chrome center bar on the radiator grille Montreat Board Plans Program Os Expansion Plans were made for the in crease of endowment, and appro val given for the employment of a building architect and a land scape architect for planning the development of greater Montreat college and Montreat Schools for Girls, when the board of trus tees of Montreat college met on Wednesday, January 21. at Mon treat. On recommendation of Dr. J. Rupert McGregor, president of the college, the faculties of the Montreat college and Montreat School for*Girls were reelected. Reporting on the progress of the school. Dr. McGregor said splendid progress had been made toward full accreditation. Ap proval was given by tne board of having the business department of the college arrange a two-year secretarial course for which a cer tificate in business science will be given. The board plans, too, to enlarge the Montreat Camp for Girls, which is a summer camp. Announcement was made that Miss Margaret Spencer is no long er dean of the faculty and that Miss Elizabeth Hoyt, professor of history in the college, is serving as acting dean. Dr. James Fowle, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Chat tanooga, Tenn . was elected chair man of the board. Dr. C. Grier Davis, of Asheville was elected to the board to represent the Synod of Appalachia. Dr. Tom Spence resigned his place on the board, and George H Wright, Asheville attorney, was elected to succeed him. Members present included: Dr. James Fowle, Chattanooga, Tenn.. Dr. Tom Spence. Montreat; Mrs T. Fr e d Johnson. Kingsport. Tenn.; Greer Johnson, Montreat; John Spicer, Asheville; Dr. Ber nard Smith, Asheville; Dr. R. A. Lapsley, Roanoke, Va.; Henry Wilson, Morganton; and Dr. J Rupert McGregor, president of the school. IN MIAMI Mrs. Don Gosorn left on Thurs day for Miami where she will spend two months with her son and daughter, Miss Norma Go sorn and Glenn Gosorn. NOTICE! ! ! CHANGE OF DATE The date of Dr. H. A. Miller's weekly interpretation of the news at the Monte Vista hits been chang ed from Wednesday night at 8:00 o’clock to Tuesday night. Red Cross Leaders Make Plans For 1948 Campaign W. D. Dibrell of Black Mountain spoke on “Organization for the 1948 Drive,, at the district meet ing held January 22 at the George Vanderbilt hotel in Asheville. Pres ent were representatives from all chapters in the western district of which Mr. Dibrell is field director. Robert Shea, deputy manager ol the Southeast area, said that through the request of the medical association the Red Cross had un dertaken the blood collection pro gram. “This program is a major undertaking,” the speaker declar ed, “and will take several years t-> reach its peak. As the Red Cross will finance the setting up of cent ers, furnishing the materials and equipment, necessary for procur ing blood and processing it, it i« only natural that the national re quirement for funds this year will be greater. It is estimated that the peak bed capacity of patients in VA hospitals will not be reached until 1970.” Other speakers who were heard included Francis Simerville, reg ional director of the Southeast a rea, Atlanta, who presided ar.d told of the local and national quotas for the 1948 campaign. Larry Wil liams, assistant field director, who spoke on publicity, recognized —Continued on Page 8 R. W. Soawrigh.’s Father Dies Floyd Seawright, father of R. ’ W. Seawright and Mrs. D. O. Mc- Dougle of Black Mountain, died Monday at Due West, R. ( . Mr. Seawright and Mrs. McDougle had been called earlier when the cond ition of the elder Mr. Seawright ! became serious. Details of the services have not been learned. Howie Cove Missionary Baptist Church Founded With 23 Members Beacon Blankets Make Hot Friend Os Ambassador •i the following letter written v TV dd Fine'! pre-’ident of the Block Mountain Lions club, Oscar Lani evict., Argentine Ambassad or. expresses thanks for two Bea con blanket. 1 - which were presented p. 'lie club by Jack Smith for the ambr ador. Mr. Ivanissevieh, his wife and son recently visited the b cal club and the ambassador was the p: incipal speaker. January 19, 1948 Mr. Ronald E. Finch. President Lion Club, Black Mo tntnin, North Carolina. Dear Mr. Finch: 1 cannot express you what a t lcasant surprise it was to read your most kind letter of January Kith announcing the mailing of the two Beacon blankets to me. It is awfully nice of you and of all the friends in Black Moun tain to send us such a wonderful present. My wife is so delighted veith it and she asked me to eon *ey to you her sincere grateful ness. The slogan of the Beacon M;tn faeturing Company is very be coming, I am sure that the warm blankets will make warm :rie.id If they last as much as our friend ship they will last forever. We still remember our visit to North Carolina, my family and my self have enjoyed it so much and the people were so nice to us that we shall never forget it. After the e trips around your wonderful and rich country I return to my work quite certain that our two nations are really "lose together and that we both give all our strength, all our energy for the unity of Amer ica. Then I know that my task is being fulfilled because true friend ship is a rare gift and your hearts are full of it. My wife loins me in sending you and the members of the Black Mountain Lions Club our highest si teem and deep gratefulness, and with warmest regards, 1 heg to remain, Most sincerely yours, Oscar Ivanissevich A rg e ntine Ambassador “Rats Will Die’” Here Friday The entire cost of the rat exterm ination campaign, which is set for January 30, will be borne by the city, officials pointed out today in calling for cooperation of all mer chants and residents of the busi ness district. There Is absolutely no danger to anything except rats the officials declared, and the pois on will not affect other animals. Composed of fish meal, meat meal, grain, anil red squill, the mixture causes the rodent to crave water. The rat become.- paralyzed and die . But if it should die under a building, the red squill acts i s an embalming material and reduce:; odor. • TRY A CLASSIFIED-They Sell: Pay only 5c Building Site Donated By Mr. And Mrs. Will Howie God’s bright light from the moon and stars shown down and blended with the bright light beams from numerous church windows, as people worshiped God, with prayer and song, as church bells rang out the last count of the old year and ushered in the birth of the new. But in no church was the inner light of spe. itual victory and achievement brighter than that of the Mission ary Bap'ist Church in Howie Cove. It was the first watch in the new church; The dedication ser vice: Surely this peaceful little cove gained closer contact with God. Many, many years ago when Lot Pitman, n great man with a kind generous heart decided to give a portion of the land granted to him for the eternal place of the earthly body of his fi llowman. Others followed the first body. The vigilant mountains detoured the raging storms. Forest tret's and bushes and mountain ever greens lent beauty and fragrance to give background to the flowers and the green grass carpet of the little graveyard. The birds sang a joyous melody, and forest animals scampered in and out. voicing their denial of the quiescence of death. The time came when the body of the great benefactor was laid’ , to rest in the little graveyard. It was iineu and more room was - , needed, but the generous traits, of the father were handed down to his son, John Pitman, for he gave more land to the graveyard and then was buried there. Then this son's daughter and her hus band, Mr. and Mrs. Will Howie, gave more land. Lawerence Howie and a great-grandson of Lot Pit man, inherited a share of his property and now lives on the site of the old home place. Lawr ence and his wife, Gertrude, have given a portion of their inher itance to enlarge the ccmetary, now fenced, beautifully arranged, and well-kept. The presence of God was over near and did not let the faithful citizens of Howie Cove rest idle for the hunger for food for the soul. They believed what they read in the Bible. They knew if they gathered together to wor ship in His name that He would be with them. The Howies Cove Missionary- Baptist Church was founded in 1923, with a total of 23 members. The members forming the nucleus of the faithful group of crusaders lucg.ioiy n -s-ijM puc ij\[ ojo/a and their three daughters, Vir ginia, Ada, and Helen (now mar ried) Mi. and Mrs. Murrav Howie. Miss Elva Howie. Murray and El va, (the late Mrs. Guy Hensley) orother and sister of Lawrence Howie. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Led ford, and daughters, M.ss Lilli Keener, Mrs. Carrie Shope, an 1 her son, Vance. The Rev. Abra - , ham Lavender of Old Fort was I pastor. Services were held ever , Sunday in the old Lot Pitman home. The members were impressi with the need for " church. M and Mrs. Will Howie gave land 1! —Continued on Pace I
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