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VOLUME LXX— NO. 36 WATA An Independent BOONE. WATAUGA COUNTY, NOKTH CAROLINA, THUBSDAY. MARCH Dr. Wey Is Quitting Deanship Dr% Herbert W. Wey, dean of the graduate school and bead of the department of education at Appalachian State Teachers College, has handed bit resignation to the college admiinstratioa, to become effective in September, 1058 Dr. Wey ii going to the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. He will become a member of the School of Education faculty, holding the position of professor of education. In addition, he will be service consultant for the public schools of Florida. Dr. Wey is a native of Indiana. He received the B. S. and M. A. degrees from Indiana State Teachers College, and the Ed. D. degree from Indiana University. He taught mathematics and chemistry (his undergraduate majors) for one year at Sulphur Springs, Indiana, and came to Appalachian State Teachers College in the demonstration school as critic teacher and coach in 19S8. He served as principal of the high school from 1942 to 1993, and as director of the college's program of teacher training from 1949 to 1993. In 1949 Dr. Wey planned and introduced the lint full-time student teaching program at Appalachian. In 1933 he became director of student teaching and acting head of the department of education. During the years 1993 to 1995 Dr. Wey was on leave from Appalachian as professor of education at the University of Miami. He returned to Appalachian in 1999 to become head of the department of education and associate dean of the graduate school. Following the request of the tate Dr. Chapel] Wilson that he be relieved of his duties, Dr. Wey was appointed dean of the graduate / school, and assumed this position it) September, 1997. Dr. Wey has been a prolific writer of professional articles concerning almost all phases of education. At the present time he is involved in directing a South-wide study for Phi Delta Kappa. It is being financed by the Fund for the Advancement of Education, and is concerned with the problems that Southern school districts have confronted as they have undertaken a program of desegregation. The study will give special emphasis to the educational problems which an brought on in the South when a school district is desegregated. The study is to be published when completed. Dr. Wey has held offices on every educational level—local, state, regional and national. He has been president of the local unit of NCEA, president of the Northwestern District of the North Carolina Principals Association vice pres# dent of the United Iiincipals Division of North Carolina, secretary of the executive committee of the commission on research and services of the Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, member of the secondary school evaluation committee of the Southern Association, of the North Caro ' Una State Survey Panel for School Building Program, of the board of directors of the North Carolina State Athlctic Association, of the secondary school commission of the Southern Association, of,the North Carolina state-wide committee on curriculum and guidance, of the North Carolina prinicpals association, the state advisory com (Continued on page six) READING PROGRAM.—James Sawyer, Professor liberty Price, and Bill Rhineahit will work with the program which is being offered jointly by Appalach ian State Teachers College and the Charlotte Reading Center for the teaching of reading this summer. Sawyer is a graduate student at Appalachian and is assisting Mr. Price, director of the Appalachian reading center. Rhinehart, who graduated from Appalachianian and did his graduate work in reading, is an em ployee of the Charlotte Reading Center. Appalachian, Charlotte Schools Offer Joint Reading Program The Charlotte City Schools and Appalachian State Teachers College in Boone are cooperating to offer a program which is new to the teaching profession. The work will be in the teaching of reading. Beginning in June of this year, this joint program will give teachers who are already teaching and ■dministrators who arc already experienced an opportunity io earn nine quarter hours of college credit by working in the Charlotte Reading Center. The program will be directed by Dr. t>avid L. Shepherd, tWe director of the Charlotte Reading Center. It will be coordinated by Uberto Price, director of the reading center at Appalachian State Teachers College, and by Dr. F. A. Williams of North Carolina A & r College of Greensboro. The program will permit teachers to gain practical experience in the techniques of reading instruction, because the teachers will work with reading problems under expert supervision. The work will consist of teaching both individual and small groups of children to read, and will also include seminars concerning the diagnosis and correction of reading problems . This is one of the first programs to be initiated in the United States, in which experienced teachers may aecure regular college credit for off-campus experiences exclusively in the teaching of reading, and in a real "teacherpupil situation." The enrollment for this special work in reading will be limited to thirty-five teachers, who must have had experience. The program will begin on June 9 and continue through July 18. It will be conducted at the Charlotte Reading Center. Registration will be held from Wednesday, May 38, to Wednesday, June 4, at the Center. MISS JUNE STREET Miss Street To Go To Yancey Miss June Street, Assistant Home Agent in Watauga County doing 4-H work for the past two years, hat been appointed Home Agent in .Yancey County by North Carolina Extension Service. This will be effective March 17. Miss Street is a graduate of East Tennessee State College where she majored in Home Economics. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Don Street of Bakersville. It is expected that the vacancy created by Miss Street's transfer will be filled by June 15. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Melton and children, Mary Grey and Robbie, were guests of Dr. Melton's brother, Mr. R. W: Melton and Mrs. Melton, In Charlotte Friday night and Saturday. Alexander Fighting Parkway Toll Edict Congressman Alexander stated from hi* Washington office today that he was shocked and disappointed when he wfes notified by the Public Relation* Officer, Department of the Interior, last Thursday morning, the the Department would release, within the hour, an order charging toils for vehicles using the Blue Ridge Parkway, effective June 1, 1968 "Upon receipt of this notice," the Congressman said. "I made •* statement on the floor of the House for publication in The Congressional Record, expressing my bitter opposition to the frder of Department of Interior charging toll* and fees for the people to use the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina." "The land for the Parkway was donated by our people and the State of North Carolina with the understanding there would be no charges on the Parkway." the Congressman declared "Furthermore," be said, "about two years igo the Department of the In*rior contemplated charging tolls in the Blue Ridge Parkway and a hearing was given all intereated parties. A group of prominent •Itiienir met in the office of Mr. Conrad Wirth, Director, National Park Service, and, in my opinion, lufficient reasons were presented why the National Park Service ihould not charge tolla or feea for motor vehicles traveling on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This matter arts gone into thoroughly and no other action was taken until last rhursday," Mr. Alexander further stated that he is strongly opposed to any policy of tolls or fees being charged on the Blue Ridge Parkway ind that he has introduced a bill In the House of Representatives which would prohibit the charging of fwi or toll for travel on this beautiful scenic highway. "1 have also conferred with Mr. Wirth." Congressman Alexander (Continued on page six) United Fund To Meet In April The Watauga County United Fund's annual meeting is to be held the latter part of April, according to President Richard A. Morhauser, who states that a proposed amendment to the constitu" tion to change the annual meeting date to February will be presented to the membership at this .meeting The amendment follows: The constitution is ' hereby amended by striking out April in line 2, section 1 and 2 of article 8 and substituting the word February. This amendment will change the term of office for directors and officers from April to April to February to February. Andrews Takes Olds Agency Andrews Chevrolet, Inc., has purchased the assets of Blue Ridge Motors from Tom Winkler and acquired the Oldsmobile franchise for Watauga- County, Glenn R. Andrews announced Tuesday. The dealership transfer is effective Wednesday, March 12. Mr. Andrews, who with his son. Dale Andrews, has operated the Chevrolet dealership here for the past six years, said complete sale*, service, and parts departments for the Oldsmobile line of automobiles will be maintained at the Andrews building on North Deport Street. "We have enlarged our -floor space," he said, "and the addition of Olds will enable us to render even greater automotive* sales and service to the people of this area than in the past. We invite all of our friends and customers to come by and' inspect the 1990 Oldsmobile line." Dale Andrews said plans are being made to hold an Oldsmobile "open house" event in the near future. Judge Moore To Quit Bench Dan K. Moore of Sylva, reaident Superior Court judge of the 30th Judicial Dlftrict, announced Saturday night that he will not be a candidate for reelection in the May 31 Democratic primary. He declined to diVulge his future plana although the Asheville Cltiren-Times said he will become af-! filiated with a major North Carolina industrial firm. Following his announcement. Attorney Gen George B. Patton of Franklin and District Solicitor Thad Bryaon of Bryson City an nounced they will be candidates for the judicial poet In the primary. Judge Moore ia a brother of Mrs. Jama* H Council! of Boone. Mrs Jame^ B. Mast spent last week visiting relatives la Wilmington. Before returning home she also visited a niece. Mrs. Sam SUlUoga ia Kings Mountain Holshouser Is Nominated For Federal Court Post Boone Lawyer To Be New U. S. Attorney James E. Holshouser of Boone has been nominated by President Eisenhower to be United States attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina. Holshouser, 57. was named to fill the vacancy left when Edwin M. Stanley, of Greensboro, the former district attorney, was appointed Middle District judge. The Watauga County Republican's appointment to the $15,000a-year post is subject to Senate confirmation. The ttkm of office ii four years. Gavin Serving Robert L. Gavin of Sanford, ■ JAMES E. HOLSHOUSER former assistant district attorney, has been serving as district attorney temporarily lince Judge Stanley was promoted. Holshouser was recommended by the three GOP leaders In the state, who took action without benefit of a party meeting. Some party leaders had indicated that they would support Gavin for the appointment in the face of the GOP leaden' recommending of Holshouser. However, the > President's action, in sending Holshouser's name to the Senate apparently forestalled any revolt at the state GOP convention. Holshouser served on the State Board of Elections for six yean, stepping down when the latest board was named. He has been active in the GOP for yean. Davidson Graduate He was graduated from Davidson College and attended the Univenity of North Carolina School of Law. He has practiced law at Boone since 1029. Holshouser married Miss Virginia Dayvault of Concord. They have two children, J. E. Holshouser Jr., a law student at the Uaivenity of North Carolina, and Mn. Laura Mast, a student at Appalachian State Teachera College. Holshouser was mentioned as a candidate for the federal judgeship awarded to Stanley. However,' he never actively presaed his candidacy. Wrestling Champions Tops In Knoxville Each of the four members of the North Carolina state championship wrestling team of Appalachian High School who made the trip to the Knoxville (Tenn.) Invitational Tournament last Friday and Saturday won first place in his division. One of the four, Tommy Owsley, was also voted by the participating coaehes as the moat outstanding perfortner in the tourney. Aa a team, the Appalachian contingent placed second In scoring due to the fact that th«y were not represented in all divisions. Owsley pinned his man in the finals in the 110-pound division, while Bill Cook at 123, Ned Vines at 1M. and Kant Coleman at 1M all won first place in their respective weight divisions. Tba tournament, which was open to representatives of high schools, prep schools, and other groups up to age IV. waa held at Evetett High School n?ar Maryville, Tenh. Legion Post Meeting Set Watauga Post ISO American Legion will hold ill regular monthly maeting at Lionel Ward's office Friday night March 14, at 7:30 p. nt. All members are requested to be present Mrs. Herman Anderson and daughter, Sarah Ann, returned home Saturday after spending a few daya In Hickory last week with Mrs Anderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Bolicfc. ' ..jn * . • - ' jULF cuuKSt kuao.-a bulldozer lit* Idle at the entrance or the Boone golf course, after pushing jut a road into the development. The road waa built In preparation to developing the project, beginning this spring. The course is located off the Blowing Rock highway, just out of Boone.—Staff photo. Fate Of Horn In West Is Again In Question A public meeting to decide the Fate of Boone's outdoor drama, Horn in the Weat, haa been called Fop Friday night of this week by Tames P. liarsh, executive vicepresident of the Southern Appala:htan Historical Aaaociation. The meeting, to which every person who is interested in the turvival and continuation of the play is invited, will be held at 7:30 p. m. in the upstairs dining room of the Boone Trail Reataurint, it waa announced. Question! to which answers will be sought, mid Mr. Harsh, include the follo*in|: Do we want the "Hwn" to continue operation ? Can the people of this area afford the "Horn?" Can we afford to take a chance on letting the tourist dollar go elsewhere because we do not have the type of attractions desired by the vacationing public? / "Every person in this county has felt the effects of the tourist dollars which have been left With us County Schools Will Close At End Of May Ail accelerated school schedule has been approved by the Watauga County Board of Education to compensate (or the days lost to inclement weather .conditions, according to W. Guy Angell, county superintendent. Eleven school days were loat during the month of February which would have delayed the closing of school from May 22, the original closing date, to June 6. Under the revised accelerated schedule, aehaals will elate on Satarday. May 1L This schedule is made paaatMe by operatiag school* an the fetlawlag dates hi excess of qrgalar school day*. Mr. Angell said: Satarday, March • (already held). Satarday, March 29. Monday, April 7 (Easter Monday) Saturday, April 12. Satarday, May SI (last day of achool). The new Khedule exceed* the original schedule by a little over one week and permit* schools to dote within the month of May. Principal* and teachera have been advised to plan a full schedule of work for the make-up dates and organize the program on the same basis at for other regular school days. Cafeterias will serve lunch and all ftudents are required to be in attendance unless excused by school officials for emergency reason*. ( School attendance was very good on the first make-up date Saturday, Mr. Angell Mid, and school official* had high praise for the cooperation of parent* and student* is making till* possible Paper Drive Is Postponed To Next Saturday The scrap paper drive, scheduled j for laat Saturday, but postponed I because school was In sesilon that ; day, haa been re-acheduled for Sat- j urday of thi* week, according to Stow* Gabriel, scoutmaster of troop 100. Boone Methodist Church, > sponsor* of the drive. Mr. Gabriel stated that weath er permitting, Ike drive will be held, awl thank* all peraona having old papers and magailnes far the nn>alH for their Indulgeare In the peatponeawt ef the drive. Paper should be tied la eaay to handle bundles, he ■aid, and placed •» the curb by It o'clock. v yj . A telephone call to any scout in troop 100 will facilitate the pickup, Mr. Gabriel said. fWPSj during the pact six yean." he continued. "Some businesses may have felt this more than others, (jut certainly we c»n say that the overall economy of Watauga County has been better during the summer months since we have had more traveling people staying In this community and spending their money here. "We can drive up and down the highways and see how many motels, restaurants, and service stations have been built since the outdoor theater was constructed. I Needless to say, if we were not to operate the 'Horn', many of these new businesses could not operate because the people would not be here to spend the money. "Many summer homes have been built in this area because people came here for the first time to see Horn in the West, liked our area and decided to build a summer home. This increases our property evaluation and lowers the taxes for each citizen of the county. "We have made progress in recent years, but we must continue to make more progress in order to keep oik area growing. No community can stand still. You must go forward or backward. "A small group of people," continued Mr. Marsh, has been responsible for the opening and running of the 'Horn.' These people have received no salaries or funds from this operation. If we are to continue, we must have more people interested. "If the people want thia touristdrawing attraction, it will be continued. If not we have no choice except to close the outdoor theater and leave it to become a ghostgatherlng memory. "If you have an opinion either way. show it by being present at the meeting Friday night" 421 Is Given
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