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FOR BEST RESULTS advertisers Invariably use the columns of the Democrat. With ita full paid circula tion, intensely covering the local shopping area, it is the best advertising medium available. t mJi i-. ??..'?si-. Seventy-Second Year of Continuous Publication An Independent Weekly Newspaper VOL. LXXII.? NO. 1 BOONE, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JULY I, U6? Blowing Rock Will Hold Field Day In . ' . < .? 4^. \ ;ii . . - ?>??! Observance Fourth To celebrate and observe In dependence Day, the town of Blowing Rock will hold its twelfth annual Field Day. This is sponsor ed by the town and the Rotary Club. For the thousands of people visiting this area during this holi day, several activities are planned. Beginning the festivities will be the Little League ball game at the Horse Show Grounds. Blowing Rock will be playing Bamboo. Beginning promptly at 2:00 p. m. will be a gymkhana and a pet Bhow at the Horse Show Grounds. The pet show will be divided into two classes, the cutest and the most unusual. Seven ribbons will l>e awarded. Immediately following the pet show will be the gymkhana which will consist of five classes: child ren's jumping (ages sixteen and under), children's horsemanship, a water race, and the favored rib bon race. At 7:00 p. m. there will be a community singing at the park. This will be under the direction of Dr. Walter Keys. Following the singing will be a square dance which will last from 9:00-11:00. The dance will be held in the playground park pavilion and on the tennis courts. Music will be furnished by "Frog" Greene and his Country Gentle men. All activities of the one-day celebration will be free of charge. Norma Ann Buchanan Rhododendron Queen Bakersville ? Norma Ann Buch inan of Elk Park Saturday was elected queen of the annual Rho lodendron Festival at nearby Roan ilountain. Second honors in the contest vent to Sandra Jo Bryant of Spin lale. Judy Proctor Norman of Jarion took third place. Hiss Buchanan was Friday light's winner in the talent com ?etition. Hiss Bryant won in the wim suit category. Secretary of Interior Fred Seat in spoke at the festical Saturday, >raising both the beauty of the nountains and the state's role in unserving natural resources. He recalled over-harvesting of imber in this area and said, Some of you, I know, were mong the citizens of this area rho helped bring such practices o an end" and who saw the re ion brought under "the protec ive care of the U. S. Forest Ser ice." Seaton also remarked that North Carolina was one of the first (Continued on page five) Cook Elected To Symphony Board Professor Francis Cook of ASTC as received notice of his election o the board of trustees of the Jorth Carolina Symphony Society. The North Carolina symphony nd little symphony orchestras ave just finished their most suc essful seasons in their history nder the direction of Benjamin Iwalin. They were the first state upported orchestras in the United tates. The little symphony has appear d often at ASTC and at Lees (cRae College. It has already igned a contract to appear at lSTC in Harch, 1960. Professor Cook is chairman of he public programs committee at he college. DR. B. F. SHERWOOD, ion of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sherwood, of Sugar Grove, who is Joining Dr. J. G. Martin in practice at the New River Animal Hospital. Dr. Sherwood, who will specialize in large animals, attended ASTC, re ceived his BS in Animal Industry at NC State and his DVM degree at the University of Georgia. Norris Dies By Hanging David Norris, 39, ship's cook, first class, U. S. Navy, "died by hanging," at 7 a. m., Sunday, ac cording to word reaching his fam ily in Boone from San Diego, Calif. Further details were not avail able. The body will be returned to Boone for funeral and interment, but details haven't been formu lated, pending further word. Mrs. Norris lives at 603 Queen Street, Boone. ^Museum 's Cabin To Open Friday h SEUM OPENS ? Walter Tatum, left, and L, T. Tatum examine logs In cabin which L. T. Tatum im the Southern Appalachian Historical Aaaociation. TV cabin will aerve aa the firwt part of ? museum association plana to build, and will open to tha public Frida. Story page two wctiaa B. ? ? ? i?fP- -V ??? DORM NEARS COMPLETION.? The south-east end of the new wing of East Hall is nearlng completion, and it is expected that it will be ready for occupancy when the fall term begins in September. The building will house 176 Appalachian girls when completed. See story on page two. Many To Close For Fourth The Merchants Committee of the Chamber of Commerce hu re commended that the business houies in Boone remain open Sat urday July 4, and cloie Monday, : July 6, if at all. j Mr. R. D. Hodges, Jr., chairman, says that aince most of the bust ?wmma will want to cloae Wednes day afternoon for the community picnic they might prefer to use this cloaing instead of the 4th or 8th. County and city offices, togeth er with the postoffice will cloae on Saturday. The Democrat is asked to state that the following stores will de finitely be open Saturday and closed Monday: Belk's, Hunt's, Newton's, Church's, CaudiU's, The Fabric Shop, and Sears. Senate Kills Museum Bill A bill before the North Carolina Legislature, which would have pro vided funds in the amount of $29, 000 for use in establishing a mu seum in Boone, waa killed during the last days of the legislature, when it went to the Senate. The bill, which was backed by Representative Jack Edmisten, had gotten unanimous backing from the House committee, and bad passed the House reading, but died in the Senate committee. The Southern Appalachian His torical Aaaociation, the group planning the museum, had back ed the bilL MOBILE ATOMIC ENERY DISPLAY Atomic Display Being Seen At Appalachian Coach Job Is Still Open No action ho been taken in the matter of (electing a head foot ball coach at Appalachian State Teachers College. Thii is the in formation given out Tuesday by Dr. Graydon Eggers, chairman of the college Athletic Committee. The position became open upon the death last month of Coach Robert (Bob) Broome, who had held the post since 1997. DrVi Eggers stated the commit tee is "still investigating" possibili ties, and has several applications and suggestions under considera tion. They are still receptive to other applications. Dr. Eggers failed to name any person or persons that might be under consideration, and said they will continue to work on the mat ter until a coach is selected. The Atomic Energy Commission now hu on diiplay Its mobile ex hibit. It if located on the Appala chian State Teachers College campui through Thursday of this week. The large, van-type truck carries displays in eight related topics dealing with atoms at work. These topics are Man and Energy, Ato mic Fuels, Fission, Nuclear Power Program, Radioisotopes in Medi cine, Industry and Agriculture, Safety, International Cooperation, and Fusion. The exhibits are open to the public, free of charge, each after noon. On the morning of July 1, the facilities have been reserved for regular college summer school classes. Thursday morning is re served for the fifty members of the National Science Foundation summer session for gifted high school students. The exhibit truck will be locat ed at the north end of the football field on campus. 'Holiday High lands ' Is Featured For Visitors Today'* Democrat carries a new feature, offered tor the benefit of viaitor* to the "Holiday High land*." Information about the area, and advertiaing of th* many tour ist facilities art carried in the "Visitors' Section." It The feature i* expected to con tinue through the summer month*, and reader* may glean from the page* fact* and information that will be helpful a* they enjoy the cool breeae* of the area. Stories concerning the area will appear each week, and those hav> inf information that would bo of interest to visitor* are urged to offer their contributions. Adver tisers may use the pages to ex pound their products and facili ties, and a telephone call to the Democrat office will put caller in contort with an advertising so licitor, who will help furnish copy and art work if needed for the ad vertiser. The paper will be placed on many news stand* not usually used by the paper, and distribution is expected to be widespread over Uto entire "Holiday Highlands." Company Said To Be Best In History When the horn call sounds this year in Boone on July 3, it will herald in the eighth consecutive season of Kermlt Hunter's Horn in the West. The atory of Daniel Boone, the Horn story tells of the faith, love, tragedy, humour, and hardships involved in settling our country. According to Bill Ross, director, the company is stronger than ever this year. Well remembered indi viduals are back again and many impressive new comers have join ed the company. Mr. Ross, a teacher at Appala chian High School during the winter months, has been with the Horn since its birth in 1982. Ross started with the company portray ing the villtanous Colonel Macken zie. His talents aa an actor were recognized and he progressed to the leading role of Geoffrey Stuart. Last year, he took another step upward to become the direc tor of Horn in the West, and thia season he will resume his dutiei aa director again as well aa re turning to the role of Geoffrey Stuart. Perhaps the most remembered member of the c??t ii Charles El ledge, principal of Marion High School. Since the Horn began, sudlences have returned year af ter year to enjoy hii performances. Recently having a speaking role In Robert Mttchum's "Thunder 1 Road", Elledge can be aeen In the Horn in the unforgetable charac ter of Reverend Sims. He Is also the narrator and assistant direc tor of the production. The role of Daniel Boone will again be portrayed by Glenn Causey, an Arlington, Virginia school teacher originally from Greensboro. This former ASTC basketball player, In his speech and stature, exemplifies in every way the epitomy of the origin*1 Boone. This is Glenn's fourth year in the Boone role, but he, too, has been with the production since its first year. Returning also to the company this year Is Miss Mary Lawrence for her fourth season. Audiences will remember Mary for her sensi tive portrayal of the Quaker Laas, Mary, but she will be seen for the first time this year In the role of Martha Stuart, the feminine lead. Another returnee for her fourth season. Miss Ruby Wiggins of Fayettevllle will again be seen In the comedy lead of the man-chas ing Widow Howard. A three quarter Creek Indian from Oklahoma, Ruth Arlington will return for her fifth season as the Indian princess, Nancy Ward The part of Colonel MacKeniie will be ably portrayed by Maurice Stlrewalt. Last year Maurice was seen In the role of Governor Wil liam Tryon. Mollie Agle aa the Quaker Mary and Jones L Storle as Atakulla, both Boone natives, are also no new comers to the Horn stage. Welcomed new-comers to the caat are Jerry DeVincent In the juvenile lead of Jack Stuart, Don ald Norrls aa Toby Miller, Perry Watson in the role of John Sevier and Phillip Kelley as Governor Tryon. Horn In the West feels fortun ate this year to have as stage manager, Robert F. Smith. A na tive of Clayton, Georgia but con sidering Charlotte his home now. Bob stage managed and acted with the famed Schaffner Players in the mid west and for the past four years has stage managed and played leading rolea with North Carolina's Own Theatre, the Sau line Players. Hoyt Safrit, choral director, and Joseph Rosen, choreographer, states that the music and dances for the production are rapidly shaping up and Gene Wllaon, technical director, has added many new designs and effects for this seasons presentation. Hon la the West will run from July I through August SI. nightly, except Monday, at S:l> la the pic tweHUe DuM Boom Theatre. NEW TOWN CLERK. ? Emory Joines, left, who took over hii duties as clerk of the Town of Boone Wednesday morning (July 1), looks on as Ed Clay, retiring clerk, shows him a few of the things he will be confronted with at Town Hall. Mr. Clay served for ten years in the office. Mr. Joines recently sold his furniture store on King Street. Clark Will Speak At Land Bank Gathering Mercury At 87 In Boone While other areas In the state were reporting record-high June temperatures, Boone wai swelter ing in 87-degree and under temp eratures. Tuesday, June 30, the thermometer went up to 87, while Monday it it 84 degrees. According to records kept for the Weather Bureau in Boone, ? high for June, during the past five years, was In 1994, when the temperature went to 86 degrees. Not since then has it been hotter in the corresponding month than 89. However, except (or the year 1999 and 1998, the mercury has managed to reach 89 at least one day during the month. Rainfall for the month totaled 1.85 inches. There were several days that no rain fell on the town, and lawns and gardens suffered some. The middle of last week showers began and a total of .63 inch was recorded before the show ers ceased. Average rainfall for the month of June it around four and a half inches. Dr. Stone Heads Speaking Group Dr. James E. Stone will head the committee on public speaking in this year's organization of the Watauga County United Fund, ac cording to an announcement made this week by Grady Moretz Jr., president of the fund. Dr. Stone's committee will ar range a series of talks on the aims and methods of the United Fund, and will provide a speaker for any group or organization wishing to have information about the com ing campaign. Dr. Stone is professor of educa tion at Appalachian State Teach ers College and director of the summer school. The other members of the puh lic speaking committee will in clude Leo Pritchett, Fred Cragg, Miss Jean Childers. Miss Lillian Wyatt, and Carl Smith. SLIGHT DROP IN CRIME The FBI has reported a alight drop in major crime in the na tion's cities during the first three months of the year. Rufus R. Clark will be the speaker at the annual meeting o I the Boone National Farm Loan Auociation'i meeting of stock holders when it holds its annual meeting in Boone Saturday morn ing, July 11, according to an an nouncement by S. C. Eggers, pres ident. Mr. Clarke, who is well known RUFUS B. CLARKE to the association, ha* spoke to the group before, and Mr. Egger* expect* he will have some interest ing things to talk about this year. The speaker is president of the Federal Land Bank of Columbia. A feature of the meeting will be the giving away of merchandise and merchandise certificate*. Grand prize will be a portable television aet One hundred diver dollar*, and a transistor radio are among the many other prizes list ed. A $10.00 bill will be given the person bringing the most people with him. Usually about 880 stockholders, their families, and friends attend tbete meeting*. T. E. Haigler, regional manager of the Federal Land Bank, will conduct ? quiz program, and pri ze* will be offered in this event Boone National Farm Lou As sociation is a cooperative farm credit organization affiliated with the Federal Loan Bank, and i* fully farmer-owned, according to John Hollar, secretary-treasurer. It* purpose is to serve farmer* In this area, Mr. Hollar said. The meeting will be held in the Courthouse, and begins at 10:30 a. m. ,:33 | $mt BUI to raise limits on parcel
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