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VOLUME LUX.— NO. 44 WATAUGA DEMOC llfaj& ./ cMinuPMkm^ BOONE, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY X, 1M7 "'WATERING" THE GULF AND THE ATLANTIC.— The Hummer home of Dr. Dennis Cook, former State Senator and a dentist qt Lenoir, is so located that w ater falling on its roof will go to the Gulf on the left and to the Atlantic Ocean on the right. The home is in Ansley Heights, near Blowing Rock, and Louis Smith, attorney, pours a bucket of water on the roof to show how half will drain into Boone's Fork Creek and then into Watauga River and on to the Gulf. The other half will drain to John's River and eventually get to the Atlantic Ocean. —Photo by J oe Minor. Watauga's Rainfall Divided Between Atlantic And Gulf By JOE C. MINOR Watauga County is not partial to any body of water when it comes to distribution of its rainfall. According to the United States Weather Bureau, water falling in the county may ttrain off to the Gulf of Mexico, or go to the Atlantic Ocean. The knowledge of the direction of waterflow is important to the Weather Bureau and others. This is especially emphasized when enough water falls to cause flooding. Up and down some of the rivers flood control measures have been taken and by methods worked out by engineers and weathermen, so it can be determined when the water that falls on Watauga will reach certain points between Watauga and its final destination. In cases where floods are expected, people may be evacuated before the flood waters reach them because of the knowledge of how much water has fallen. To help the bureau know how much water falls, a chain of weather observation stations hase been set up in local communities to keep check on the rainfall. ,! The observers report to the Weather Bureau and other agencies (such as TV A and power plants) that need to know about the weather daily. The are several such stations in Watauga, and the one in Boone reports directly to the Weather Bureau in Huntington, West Virginia. To get back to where the water goes: Rainfall that drains into the Watauga River goes on to the Holston River, to the French Broad, to the Tennessee and on to the Ohio, Mississippi and then to the (continued on page four) Rebekah Rivers Gets Journey To Finland Rebekah Rivers, former resident of Boone, has been chosen as Raleigh's 1957 Community Ambassador to a European country for the summer, it has been announced by Egbert N. Peeler, president of the project. Miss Rivers has lived in Raleigh for a long time, where she is assistant editor of the Carolina Farmer, State REA journal, and was chosen for the honor from a number of applicants by a board of selection headed by Dr. Harold J. Dudley. Miss Rivers will leave for Finland sometime after the middle of June and will be away for two months. The Community Ambassador Project is one of the programs of the Experiment in International Living with headquarters in Putney, Vermont Various orgahizations in Raleigh support the project and the Ambassador in turli owes the city eight months of speech-making to the supporting public. In other words, she tells the people of Finland the story of Raleigh and of North Carolina, and brings back the story of those people to the city of Raleigh. This is the fourth Raleigh Ambassador since the project was started there. Miss Rivers had formerly spent two years with the Treasury Department ,in Paris. She is a graduate of Appalachian State Teachers College, and studied at George Washington University and N. C. State College. During the summer of 1932 she held a teaching fellowship in French at Appalachian. She i* a member of the Raleigh Altrusa * Club and its executive board, member of the production board of the Raleigh Little Theatre, counselor for the Senior group of the Methodist Youth Fellowship at Edenton Street MethodM Church, and corresponding secretary of the board of directors of Raleigh Children's Theatre. Commenting on the Community Ambassador honor Miss Rivers said: "I'm thrilled to have been chosen for this honor. I am delighted to make the trip because I love Raleigh and the people of North Carolina. Ill try to be a good representative of a wonderful city." Notice To Users Of Town Dump People using the city dump are being asked by Mayor pro-term Howard Cottrell to drive to the far end of the area to dump their rubbish. It is also asked by Mr. Cottrell that the pillaging of the garbage dump be stopped. That is, persons have been rummaging in • the refuse for junk and scattering the trash about the premises, as well as along the road. This must be stopped, Mr* Cottrell said. "Through The Opera Glass "Motif For Colorful May Day Exercises rhrough the Opera Glass is the mod# for the 1097 Hay Fete it Appalachian State Teachers College. One can almost imagine himself in an opera box viewing the panoramic union of music, song, ■nd dance reminescent of the, days jf Wagner, Verdi, Leoncavallo, ind Grieg. The May Court will he resplendent in styles of the lays in which many of our famous iperas were composed. Reigning over the May Court will be Miss Betsye Capel. elected May Queen by the Appalachian tudent ftody. The maid-of-honor rtn be Miss Theda HtMer. Other members of the court are: teralds, Joan Shoupe, Reba Felti; rahmen attendants, _ Barbara Vimuer, Joan Foy; sophomore atendants. Lila Malone, Annis lyers; Junior, Shirley Hughes, oyce OUia, Glenda Vestal; senior, ifaxinc Joyner, Martha Christoiher, Betty IJames, Ellen Kate toonce; crown bearer, Jean Brown; lower girls, Pat Hdrwood, Jean iantt Advisors for the May Court are trs. Daisy Kgjfers, chairman. Mrs' *rr)e Winkler and Miss Janet I, snarp. The program committee consist* of Mrs. Virginia Linney, director of the college choir; William Spencer, director of the College Band; Miss Jane Matthews. director of the Varsbuvianna Club, and Mrs Joy M. Kirchner, director of the Modern Dance Club. This committee feels that not only has the music selected for the program prvoen to be rich in listening appeal, but also has been a fruitful challenge to the dance groups which present their interpretations through original choregraphy. An informal band concert will precede the program, beginning at 2:00 p. m., on Saturday, May 4, in the new Physical Education Building Auditorium. The May Court will be presented at 2.30. The program will be aa follows: "Introduction to Act III," from Wagner's Lohengrin, by the College Band. Wagner's "Bridal Chorux," from Lohengrin. The May Court will be presented at thia time with the College Choir and Band participating 1 Grieg s "Mrangr Music, trom Wedding Day in Troldhaugen, Modern Dance Group and the College Choir. "Opening Chorua of the Villager*". from the Bartered Bride by Smetana—Varsouvianna Club and j the Choir. "Bell Chorua," from ITagliacci, Leon Cavallo—Modern Dance Group and the Choir. , Romberg'a "One Kiaa," from New Moon—Band and the Varaouvlanna Club. "Anvil Chorua," from II Trova- j tore. Verdi—Modern Dance Group, the Choir, the Band. "Coronation March," from The Prophet, Meyerbeer—Reccsaional for the May Court, with the College Band. There will be an art exhibit in the Fine Arts Building which will be open for visitors immediately following the May Day Pro-! gram and alio on Sunday afternoon. The celebration of May will be' culminated with the annual May Day Dance starting at 9 p. a. | f Mayor And Civic Groups Jointly Launch City Cleanup Campaign Garden Oub Suggestions Are Released By V. G. ROLUNS The Annual Clean-up, Paint-up, Fix-up Campaign got underway in Boone Monday and will continue this week and next week. Sponsoring organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Blue Ridge Garden Club, the Worthwhile Woman's Club, and other groups, have joined with Mayor Gordon H. Winkler in calling upon business organizations, home owners, and all other residents to cooperate to the fullest in making the drive a success. Mayor Winkler has announced that town trucks will be available on call every day during the twoweek effort except Saturdays and Sundays, to pick up trash and debris that is placed on the street in front of homes and business places. The number to call is AMherst 4-8851. Mrs. Lee Reynolds, president of the garden club, has appointed a steering committee composed of Mrs. B. W. Stailings, Mrs. J. C. Cline, and Mrs. J. H Councill, to direct the club's efforts lit the campaign. Sub-committees were also appointed for specific jobs. The club has made the following formal recommendations to the Chamber of Commarce in c«nneetion with the drive: X. That the town board be asked to appoint a tree and park commission (without mhmtri, composed of two men and one woman, to plan and recommend improvement of publie property, and that an appropriation of (BOO from the town budget be made for this purpose. » 2. That individual property owners improve ali vacant lots for uae as parking lota, playgrounds, and beauty spots. I 3. That graaa' be sown along East King Street where dirt was removed last summer. | 4. That all individuals mow their ragweeds in July and September. 5. That all banks on the city streets be seeded. It was also announced that the following lots will be cleaned and beautified under the supervision of the Boone women's club*: 1. Small plot in front of Todd It Higgins service station. 2 The Coffey lot, including recommendation that the light in the rear corner be connected, a drinking fountain installed, a garbage can painted green, two additional picnic tables and benches furnished, and the shuffleboard court repainted. 3. The Craven lot, plowiiig and seeding. 4. The Eggcrs lot, to be cleaned, planted, and a croquet court built 8. The hospital grounds (club members to furnish own plants.) 6. The Boy Scout Hut , 7. The court house property. Club members are also contacting service station operators and asking their cooperation in planting flowers or shrubbery where space is available. The Chamber of Commerce granted a request for an appropriation of $110 for use on the above projects. Three Concerns Move Into New Wagner Building Three business concerns have moved into the building. recently erected by Estel Wagner at the corner of King and Appalachian Streets. Twins Bakery, operated by W. R. and H. J. Cottrell, occupies the west side, and has announced a grand opening event to be held Friday and Saturday of this week, with free gifts, refreshments, and special prices for everyone. Smith Printing Company has moved into the east side, next to Appalachian Street, and will hold its formal opening on Saturday, May 11. Registration for prizes will be in progress all next week, with drawings to be held at 4 p. m. Saturday, May 11. < Appalachian Barber Shop, operated by R. B. Fitch, is in the basement under Smith Printing Company, with entrance on the Appalachian Street side. Of gray granite block construction, the two-story building also has two dwelling apartments upstairs. Goes To Iraq • J. EARL BRITTAIN Mr. J. Bar) Brittain, who left last week (or Baghdad, Iraq, where he will be general carpenter superintendent for the J. A. Jones Construction Co. He will remain in Iraq for two years or until the Bogwell Dam is completed. Mr*. Brittain and their children, Carolyn and Bobby, will remain in Boone. _____________________ • Watauga Native Dies In Idaho Mr. Fred Mast, native Wataugan, died of a heart attack on the street in Kellogg, Idaho on April 11, according to word reaching relatives here. Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock on the 13th in Kellogg, and burial was in the cemetery there. Mr. Mist, who was reared in WaUuga county (lad lived in Idaho since 1911. He retired two years ago from his work with the Bunker Hill Mining Co. Surviving are the widow, two sons and one daughter. There are «lso four brothers and three sisters: A. C. Maat, W W. Mast, Gray Mast, Lee Mast, all of Watauga County, N. C.; Mrs. Rosa Sherwood, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Pearl Sherwood, Briatol, Va.; Mrs. Inez Ellis, Washington, D. C. Hunter Child Dies In Florida Graveside serives were held in , Oakdale cemetery lb De Land, j Fla. for Kim Carotene Hunter, in- ! fant daughter of Mr. and Mr*.! John William (Bill) Hunter on April IT. Surviving besides the parents,, are the grandparents, Mr. and; Mrs. Paul A. Hunter, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Donald W Cook, all of De Land. President Eisenhower has lirned the measure increasing the inter-' est on Federal savings bonds from , t to I'M per cent™ ,Mt :*li >; 1 REPRESENT APPALACHIAN IN MIAMI.—Shown leaving for Miami. Fla., where they represented Appalachian State Teacheri College -this week in the S outhern Divisional Meeting of the Music Educators National Conference, are left to right, James Dellinger of the College Orchestra; James Stokes, representing the College Band; Barry Ruth, representing the Appalachian Chorale; Rebecca Austin, Music Department secretary; Ann Moon, representing the College Choir; and Nicholas Erneston, of the college faculty. They joined in all-Southern college orchestra, band, and choral groups, which presented a joint concert Monday evening for the Music Educator* delegates. Stockholders Of Watauga Industries Meet Monday Mayor Hardin Has No Opposition At Rock Mayor Robert Hardin is unopposed in the Blowing Rock city election to be held Tueiday, May 7, it is learned* following the withdrawal of R. E. Wilson from the race. Hower, in the race for the three members of the Board of Commissioners, there are seven candi dates: W. C. LenU, D. W. Wooten, incumbents; Charlie Icenhour, Ben H. Moody, Jake Jonet, Jack Rainey and Spencer Robbina. It is (aid that there is considerable interest in these races and that a rather heavy vote is expected. Ohio Man, Hurt In Crash, Dies Nicholaa Andrushenko, of Cleveland, Ohio, who was injured in an automobile accident on April 14, on highway 421 west of Boone, died Friday in ■■ Winston-Salem hospital. He was first entered in the Watauga Hospital, but was carried U> Winston-Salem for an operation. Mr. Andrushenko was a passenger in a car driven by Ted Jones of Boone. The Jonci car ran off the road near the county home road and turned over after running up an embankment. Following the death of Mr. Andruahenko. the Highway Patrol charged Mr. Jonea with manslaughter with automobile. Funeral aervicea for Mr. Andrushenko were held at Cleveland Monday. Watauga Industries, Inc., Will hold a stockholders meeting at 12 o'clock noon on Monday, May 6, at the Boone Trail Restraurant, for the purpose of electing permanent officers and directors, adopting bylaws, and conducting such other business as may properly coke before the meeting. All stock subscribers in the new corporation, formed to promote industry in Watauga County, are asked to be present, and all others who desire to become stockholders are urged to send in their pledges and attend the meeting also. The corporation is endeavoriift to raise, through sales of stock at $100 per share, the major portion of an estimated $70,000 to $78,000 that will be required to purchase land and erect a building for Shadowline, Inc., of Morganton, manufacturer of high quality ladies' lingerie, which has agreed to locate a plant here when the building is completed. Arrangements have been made to borrow a portion of the required capital, provided a sufficient amount of stock can be sold, said temporary officials of the corpora(Continued on page four) Winn-Dixie Stores Celebrate 38th Birthday With Fond Memories Mr J. P. Williamson, Vice President of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., announced today that his company would celebrate It'i 38th anniversary beginning Wedneaday, April lat with • wealth of fond memories He itated that his company waa proud of their progress during the past 38 yeara, yet he was quick to say Uut It would^iot have been possible except for the loyal support of the customer. 8mall in number at first, but now numbering in the many hundreds of thousands. .. In reminiscing, Mr. Williamson said the flrat stores were the small neighborhood store with the hanging scalcs. and wooden countera and a limited number of items to cbooae from, but with a wealth of courteous service and big ideas for the future. In the beginning we vowed to give the people of the Carolina*, grocery atom that would be pleasant to shop la and to offer a wide variety of the highest quality merchandise. With the help of our loyal customers this became a reality, not only in the Carolina* but throughout the Southeast. Mr. Williamson said his com- j pony would celebrate their ami-] vcrsary with • tremendous Hie (faring the tint two weeki of May and invited the people of thi« community to join in the celebration. Your local Winn-Dixie Store* were first known a* Dixie Stores originating In Greenville, S. C., and the Home Store* originating in Columbia, 8. C. later to be known ai the Dixie-Home Store. In 10M the name was again changed to Winn-Dixie. To further denote progress in this great company and their strive to offer their customer's more for her closely budgeted food dollar, Winn-Dixie operate* a mayonnaise, salad dreuing and peanut butter plant proceulng these item* under the well accepted name of Dixie Darting, an ice cream plant for $uper Brand ice cream with quality and price Mrpassed by none, and • tea and spice processing plant, packing the famim* Aitor Brand*. In addition to the three take He* now operating, Winn-Dixie is in the proceaa of building one of the largest and the mojt modem bakeries in the entire Southeast Coating over a million dollars, no (continued oo page four) Local Manager T. M GREEH Mr. T. M. Greer, manager of the Winn-Dixie Stare* in Boone has been with the company since it opened its Boone store in 1M9. Mr. Greer started his retail grocery carter with the Carolina Stores at Blowing Rock, later being made manager of the Carolina icontinued on paga lour) Norris Named Legion Head Troy Nonrii wan elected Commander -of ' the Watauga Po»t, American Legion Friday night. Other officer! elected are: Charlea Dougherty, flrat vice-commander, Lionel Ward, Adjutant and Finance Officer; t. Wilton Norris, Chaplain; Cloyd Norris, Sergeant at Arma;, Julius McConnell, Hiatorian; Lionel Ward, Service Officer. [ Other officera wilt be appointed by the Commander and Adjutant Delegate* named to the Department Convention are: Troy Norris, Lionel Ward, Cloyd Norris, Charlea P. Dougherty, Edwin S Dougherty, Flichard K. Kelly. Any . Legionnaire wishing to go to the National Convention aa an 'Alternate Delegate la asked to Me Adjutant Lionel Ward. 1
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