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Th? BOONE 1?M POPULATION UT) ? ?r? ?* wrnlifc until; finai pwk 0* 11m mnnn. M jjtrn bust m district. A food pUc to Uy?. WATAUGA DEMOCRAT * An Independent Weekly Newspaper ? Established in the Year 1 888 ^ ? WATAUGA COUNTY lMO POPULATION 1M41 Blowing IMMB of Eastern VOL. LXIV ? NO. 38. BOONE, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1952. FIVE CENTS PER COPT KING STREET BY ROB RIVE1RS THE DAY OF RECKONING March 15th came rushing in on the folks, and with it the last minute tussel with the 1040 blanks and the State income tax forms, but since the day of ac counting came on a Saturday, filing time was extended to in clude Monday, and even at that, until sundown Monday, folks could be seen darting hither and yon searching for income tax btyiks, so that their figures might be in the mail ahead of the deadline. This year, the Demo crat, as a public service, secured a couple of hundred State in come tax forms from Collector Wade Lee, of Lenoir, and they were gone in a few days, and we believe that perhaps three hund red people, seeking both State and federal filing blanks went away from the newspaper office er.pty-handed . . . Which would seeir. to indicate that a record number of new folks are filing this year, as those who have been sending in forms in past years, usually get a new set of blanks automatically. LEVY UNPOPULAR In Boon*, u aluwhm. lhe income tax business is not a popular sort of pastime, land this year the complaints come pretty regularly, can be heard on most every hand . . . Ex travagance and "corruption" in government come in for a share of the beef . . . Foreign aid ("talcing my money and giving it to somebody across the sea") is heard now and then, and the fellow who has grown wealthy by the conditions which brought about the tax, just ob jects on general principles . . . There is always the guy who wants an expanded farm pro gram. a bigger and better REA setup, more veterans aid. a new war In China, more TVA duns, all without taxes ... He wants a deep gash cut in government expenses ? the interior depart ment activities in the west should be pared to the bone . . . But it mustn't be done on the Watauga River, or on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or on rural electric or telephone lines . . . There is a great hue and cry for economy in government . . . that is. in the other fellow's district, and in the next breath a demand for expanded gov ernmental services . . . When there is clamor for lhe wielding of the economy axe, and the glint of the shining blade can be envisioned, there is always the cry. "Woodman, spare our towering sycamore tree I " . . . The urban enemies of the pre sent system, do most to perpe tuate it with their continuing demands . . . THE HERO OF THE DAY And so it goes until the last letter is mailed down to Greens boro, and the folks settle down to another year's work . . . But we always sec at least one old fashioned guy, the fellow who has a love for his country and the freedoms which have been bought with the blood and tax dollars of his countrymen . . . This hero of the Ides of March signs his income tax form in a firm, bold hand, makes out a check for what he has in the bank or a shade more, pounds a stamp on the envelope, and re marks on having paid his part of the bill . . . This rugged lad don't want a ride on the other fellow's money, and recalls that when he owed no tax, he had no conveni ences, cars or cash . . . There's lots of them . . . The philosophers and patriots who love their land, and their government, and tjric plenty and who, by gum, arc wil ling to pay for a small percentage of the things they arc gettin! . . . LENSES AND LOOKS Eye glasses, 'iptct, if you plHst, uwd to be ?mployed strictly as a moans of iroprov log ono's vision, and tho small rimloss lonaoa. with tho tiny golden frames wore not eaaily soon . . . Tho want was a bit on tho sensitive side about his impaired sight . . . Bui this has changed in tho put few yoars. and more and more folks are using tho twin lenses both for vision and for decorative ef fect . . . The frames come in various shapes, designs and colors, and some of the more elaborate creations carry gold inlays in tho plastic ... . Some (Continued on paat four) Photo Palmer's Photo Scrvice CHAMPIONS ? Cove Creek basketball team, who are the Tri-County Basketball Champions and the Highland Conference Champions. The members are, left to right, David Elliot, Co Captain Albert Harmon, Co-Captain Joe McConnell, Martin Banner, Gerald Greene, John ny Horton; second row, Coach John Bingham, Johnny Banner, Charles Henson, Herndon Mast, Clay Greene, Manager George M"ast. Cove Creek Wins Tourneys Cove Creek High School's Red Raiders climaxed one of the most successful basketball seasons in the school's history Friday night by defeating Appalachian High in the finals of the annual Tri County Basketball Tournament 58-44. The Red Raiders also won the Highland Conference champ ionship .by defeating Valdese High School in the tournament finals held at Taylorsville, March | 5, 6, 7, 8. Appalachian High took an ear ly lead in the opening minutes of the game on baskets by Reed and Moretz and led mid-way of the first period by 14-7. Cove Creek, with Martin Banner and Gerald Greene leading the way, narrow ed the ga[5 to 16-12 as the first quarter ended. The Red Raiders w scorcd 13 points in the second period to only 3 for the losers to lead by 25-19 at intermission. Cove Creek added three mora points to its lead in the third quarter by outscoring the Blue Devils 15-12 and led by 40-31 as the final 8 minutes began. Joe McConnell paced a fourth period scoring drive by the Red Raiders (Continued on page four) Dairy Co-Op Pays Out Sum Of $1,2 12, 399.06 The board of directors of the Yadkin Valley Dairy Cooperative announces that for the first six months of operation beginning August 1, 1951, through January 31, they have paid- out to pro ducers and employees, a total of $1,212,399.06. The present milk and employees payrolls will run something over $200,000.00 per month and this is the low time of the year for production. Dur ing the summer months, this will be almost doubled, probably run ning from $300,000 to $400,000 per month. The payroll goes to over 2,000 farmers and 62 employees. The milk and employees payroll is rapidly becoming an important asset throughout the area, the di rectors state, and since it is the District G. O. P. Names Slate Taft Delegates Ninth district Republicans in session in Statesville Monday elected two Taft delegates to the national convention. The delegates arc Worth Lit tle of Albemarle and Frank Smith of Caldwell County, both announced supporters of Senator Taft for the Republican presiden tial nomination. They were elec ted overwhelmingly by voice votes. Two Taft supporters were elected as alternates to the na tional convention. They are James White of Cabarrus Coun ty and Hugo Kimball of Iredell County. The convention nominated Wal ter Johnson of Sparta as candi date for the Ninth District seat in Congress. The, seat is held at present by R. L. Doughton, also of Sparta, who has announced that he* will not seek re-election. The 37-year-old Johnson is a mer chant-farmer and a graduate of Wake Forest College. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the legislature in 1946. He was nom inated, without opposition. Those attending the convention from Bone were: Stacy Eggers, John Hollar, Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Coffey, Kenneth Linney, Earl Cook, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gragg, David Ray, J. E. Holshouser, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Greene, S. C. Eggers, G. B. Miller. plan of the cooperative to in crease milk production, it is felt that the payroll represents only a start in a business that will bring an immense income to the dairymen in this section. A campaign is being made and will continue through the months to come, to increase milk produc tion in both Grade A and manu (Continued on page four) DEFICIT Some top Government experts predict the Federal deficit this year will be about two billion dollars less than President Tru man's estimate in his budget /message in January, when he forecast a deficit of $8,200,000,000 by Jiuic 30. Although fiscal fig ures for February were not in, indications are that spending since June, 1851, will total close to $41,700,000,000. If this rate continues, outlays for the fiscal year would total only about $62, 000,000,000. instead of the esti mated $70,881,017,000. Choirs Make Good In Competitions The Appalachian High School Choral groups, under the direc tion of Mrs. Elsie H. D. Erneston, participated in the annual Dis trict Choral Contest held in High Point Saturday. Eight events were entered by the groups in cluding five solists. Ratings re ceived were one "Superior," six "Excellent*, " and one "Good." Of the twenty-six choral groups participating, only one received a "Superior" rating, this being High Point; eleven groups receiv ed the "Excellent' 'rating, includ ing the three choruscs of Appa lachian High School; thirteen re ceived "Good" and one received "befow average." | Five soloists entered from Boone, and all received fine com ments from the judges as to voice quality, training, and presenta tion. Guy Hunt, Jr., bass, receiv ed * rating of "Superior" for his rendition of "OI' Man River"; Beth Eggers, soprano; Glenn Mill er. tenor; and Boby Gilley. bar itone, received rating of "Excel lent" for their performances. Ala Hodges, alto, received a rating of1 "Good" after less than a month of voice study. The groups and soloists arc to be congratulated on the fine rep resentation they made for their school and community. VET PATIENTS There are 109,000 patients hos pitalized by the Veterans Ad minstration with 54,00 of them neuro-psychiatric patients, and 15,900 tuberculosis patients. The VA in November, 1951, was pay ing monthly compensation and pension to 2,388,000 living vet erans of all wars since and in cluding the Civil War, and also was paying claims of 418,000 wi dows, 297,000 children and 304, 000 dependent parents of deceas ed veterans. DIAL PHONES ' COMING, SAYS BELL OFFICII Mr. H. M. Inabinet, district manager of the Southern Bell Telephone Co , addressed the last meeting of the Chamber of Com merce on his company's plan for e mansion in the rural areas of Watauga county, and re-asserted his intention of providing this oommunity with dial telephone service in 1953. He was introduc ed by H. Orady Farthing, of the telephone committee. ConunlitM* Report Mr. I. S. Ayers brought the in formation that fifty street light ing units have been bought by the town an9 will be installed in the business district. Mrs. Stallings has had a meet ing of the clean-up campaign committee and has assigned to each member a definite section of the town Mr. B. W. Stallings said that five counties will be in the feed er calf sale this fall, and it was agreed that prize money be donated. Leo K. Pritchett, of the radio forum group, stated that any matter of civic interest may be discussed on the 1:15 broadcast Wednesdays. Mr. Harris reported on the activities of the housing commit tee and said that a letter is be ing sent to people with lodging, so that the information may be listed in a folder being prepared by the Watauga Associated Chambers of Commerce. Tax Hike Vote To Be Decided On April 8th The question of requesting a city election for the purpose of voting on the question of in creasing the municipal tax levy I by, ten cents per hundred for the support of Chamber of Commerce activities, will come up for a vote at the next meeting of the organization which is to be held on April 8. The Chamber directors have recommended the sponsoring of the vote, and the city council has indicated willingness to provide the election if the voters want it. Attends State College Meet . Mr. H. Grady Farthing was at State College at Raleigh last Thursday and Friday where he attended the First Southern Mu nicipal and Industrial Waste Con ference, sponsored by Duke Un iversity, the University of North I Carolina, and State College. I Many nationally known figures on stream pollution and industri al waste disposal addressed the conference., Mr. Farthing is a member of the State Stream Sanitation Com mittee. Ground' Breaking For Theatre Held k?,v- ? J f Jc- *^ Photo Palmer's Photo Service AID CRIPPLED CHILDREN? The 1952 Easter Seal Cam paign was officially opened in Boone when Mayor Gordon Winkler received the first sheet of Easter Seals from Mr. Wayne Richardson, director of the 19th annual Easter Seal Campaign in Watauga County, representing the North Caro lina League for Crippled Children, Inc. The Boone Rotary Club is sponsoring this effort to raise funds for crippled chil rren and adults. The campaign ends April 13. Hospital Approved By Medical Group Dr. Wey Named On State Council DR. HERBERT WEY Dr. Herbert Wcy, principal of Appalachian High School and di rector of teacher 'raining at Ap palachian State Teachcrs College, has been appointed to the newly formed State Council on Teacher Education. (Continued on page four) College Choir Starts Spring Tour The touring choir of Appala chian State Teachers College consisting of 45 members will start on their annual spring tour Monday, March 24, a trip which includes five concert*, one fit Wilkesboro, one at North Wilkes boro, one at Walkcrtown, and two in High P#nt. The choir is under the direc tion of Mrs. Virginia Wary Lin ney, and the program features " number of fine soloists. i' Mrs. Linney is recognized In musical circles over the State and in the South, having served on State Music committcs and as judge (or State Music Contests in vocal and choral work. She is an active member of the Na tional Association of Teachers of Singing and was appointed chair man of the regional NATS Work shop to be held at Appalachian State Teachers College in August. The Appalachian College Choir, which has been under her ditrec tion since Its organization in 1038, occupies a high position with oth er choir* in the State. It has appeared in concert each year throughout the State and adjoining states and has sung at college festivals as well as frtfving had many appearances at meet ings of the State Federated Mu sic Club*. , They have received national recognition as well in the annual broadcasts of the "Messiah" over the Mutual network. f Watauga Hospital of Boone is one of the 3.332 institutions in the United States, Canada and other countries approved by the American College of Surgeons. Every hospital under survey is reconsidered for approval each year. The standard for hospitals, up on which approval of the local hospital is based, include the fol lowing fundamental principles: 1. Modern physical plant, as suring the patient safety, com fort and efficient care. 2. Clearly defined organization, duties, responsibilities and rela tions. 3. Carefully selected governing board with complete and supreme authority. 4. Competent chief executive (Continued on page four) Glen Dale Is Still Missing Sheriff A. J. Edmisten and Boone and Blowing Rock police officers have been conducting a search for Glen Dale, Mayor of Blowing Rock and Boone busi ness man, who disappeared last Thursday. Mrs. Dale reported her hus band missing and sought aid of officers, when he failed to return home. Mayor Dale's car was found in front of Watauga Trad ing Post six miles west of Boone near Vilas, and a note addressed to Mrs. Dale ruled out the possi bility of foul play. Mr. Dale told his wife that he was going away for a while but would sec her sometime in the future. Mr. Dale owned the Kaiscr Frazer automobile agency and garage in Boone, had lumbering interests r.ear Blowing Rock, and had owned an interest in the freezer locker plant in Boone. He had been Mayor of Blowing Rock for about a year and a half. Rotarians See Health Movie Program Chairman Phil Vance, Jr. showed a movie to the Boone Rotary Club at its regular meet ing Thursday night, March 13. The movie, prepared by the U. S. Public Health Service, Outlin ed the methods of water sanita tion and the need for additional sanitation facilities throughout the United States. President L. E. Tuckwillcr presided over the meeting. Dur ing the regular meeting the club voted on the board of directors for the coming year. Mr. Gene Reese, student in dentistry at the University of North Carolina, and a former Rotarian of the Boone Club, was entertained u a guest. Many Pay Site First Visit Pictur* on^pago on* of sociioa II) By MIRIAM G. RABB The new outdoor Daniel Boone Theatre attracted its first audi ence this week ? before ground had been broken for the site of the drama "Horn In The West." Word that a king-size bulldozer would start leveling off the park ing area ajoining the theatre site Thursday brought out a crowd of Boone and Watauga citizens and visitors estimate^ at about 200. The weather was mild and sunny and gave everybody a good chance to inspect the entire thea tre site and take and pose for pictures. Many of the ladies dressed up for the occasion in their Centennial costumes; men and boys arrived carrying ancient rifles and powder horns reminis cent of Daniel Boone's time. No formal ceremonies were held, but the crowd cheered as the big bulldozer, with John Hampton and Claude Miller in the drivers seat, charged up the hill and ripped a huge swath of sod off the parking lot. Estel Wagner of the theatre building committee obligingly put a big grader into operation at the same time. Among those present were Mark Goforth, eighth district highway commissioner, and C. A. Hay worth, district highway engineer, both from Lenoir, and F. W. McCracken, superintend ant of highways for Watauga Coun ty. Russell Hodges, Ralph Wink Continued on page 1, 2nd. section Sickness Acts To Hinder Red Cross Campaign One out of four persons in this country is a Red Cross member. One out of ninety is a Red Cross volunteer. Thus it is clear that the American Red Cross, which is midway in its annual fund ef fort this month, is far more than a service organization; it is peo ple ? neighbors helping neigh bors, humanity turning decent thoughts into decent deeds. The many activities of the Red Cross arc especially well seen in a county like Watauga ? because of the flood that struck here in 1940 ? showing how the Red Cross helps in a disaster and be cause of the varied every-day job of the Watauga Chapter exempli fies the kind of work that goes on in large and small communi ties throughout the nation. The American Red Cross has set a quota of $241S for Watauga County this year. Monday morn ing $982.33 had been reported, considerably less than was ex pected at the half-way mark of the campaign. Due to so much sickness in this area it has been impossible for the leaders of the campaign to get workers in all parts of the county. People who are not contacted by volunteer workers are asked to mail their contribution in to Red Cross, Boone, N. C., or to take them eith er to Paul A. Coffey at the Park way Hardware or to the, North western Bank. Dr. D. G. Rivers Taken By Death Dr. Dwight G. Rivers, 66 years old, son of the late Dr. James G. Rivers, of Boone and Taylors Wile, died In Crumpler, W. Va., March 10. Funeral services were held at Crumpler March 12, and burial was in that vicinity. Dr. Rivers was married to Miss Martha Venable Edwards of Farmvilir, Va., who - died two years ago. He was a captain in the Medical Corp*, 317th Infan try, 80th Division, in the first world war. Surviving arc a son and daugh ter: Dwight G. River*, Jr.. and Mrs. Betty Venable Green*. There is one sister. Miss Jamie Rivers of Charlotte. Soviet Union woo* India with art a* wall a* good*.
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