BOONE, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1966 10 CENTS PER COPY { FOR BEST RESULTS advertisers invariably use the col umns of the Democrat. With its full paid circulation, intensely covering tbe local shopping area, it is the beat advertising medium available. VOLUME LXXVIII— NO. 30 BOONE WEATHER 1966 P L* free. '65 Hi Jan. 11 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 18 Jan. 17 35 21 tr. 52 20 45 29 40 32 m — — 1.15 34 23 25 10 .r, 36 44 44 87 U 21 22 PAGES—S SECTIONS .ssHBSsiir Wataugan Killed In Viet Nam A former Watauga County man was killed in action in Viet Nam Jan. 13. He was Platoon Sgt. Baxter Coolidge Carroll, 35, of Junc tion City, Kan., formerly of Triplett. Carroll was clearing a road block where a hostile force was engaged when he was killed. He left Fort Riley, Kan., Sept. 10 for service in Viet Nam. He was born in Watauga County to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carroll of Triplett. His parents received a telegram Friday in forming them of his death. He had been in the Army 17 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jeanette Carroll; two sons, James Lee and Steven Carroll of Junction City; his mother of Triplett; and three brothers, Robert Newell Carroll of Cleve land, Tenn., Archie Carroll and Leonard Carroll Jr. of Triplett. The body is en route from Viet Nam to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home here. Funeral For Boone Jeweler This Afternoon Joseph Linney Walker, 58, Boone jeweler, died suddenly Monday morning of a heart at tack at his home on 421 west. He had eaten breakfast and had started to work when the seizure came. Mr. Walker had been in fail ing health for some years, fol lowing a paralytic stroke but had been carrying on his daily work at his Walker’s Jewelry Store. , , , . . __ He was born at Butler, Tenn. to William C. and Boyd Tho mas Walker and had lived in Boone 42 years. Mr. Walker served three years during the second world war, and was a machinist in a Transportation Batallion, serv ing most of the time in the Nor folk area. r unerai services win De neia this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Luke’s Episcop al Church. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Daisy Wellborn Walker; two sons, William and Charles Walker of the home; a daugh ter, Yvonne Walker of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Edith W. Madison of Boone and Mrs. Frances Roberts of Murphy. His mother also survives. J. B. Trivette Dies Saturday James Blaine Trivette, 60, oi Route 4, Boone died Saturday at Watauga Hospital. He was the son of the late Rev. William L. and Pantha Edmisten Trivette. Surviving are three sisters Mrs. Ruby Sherrill of Hudson, Mrs. Mary Ann West of Wheel ing, West Virginia and Mrs Nell Fairchild of Winston Salem. Funeral services were con ducted Monday at 11 a. m. al the Advent Christian Church Officiating were the Rev. Gor don Noble and Rev. Charles Smith. Burial was in the Ed misten cemetery. Cow Killed By Runaway Car At 4 p. m. on Friday, Jan. 14, a 1965 Ford driven by Eddy Merle Watson, 16, of Deep Gap went out of control eight miles east of Boone. Patrolman W. D. Teem, who in vestigated and reported the accident, said Watson was traveling north on Brownwood Road, came around a curve where a school bus was letting off children, and applied his brakes. Teem said Watson lost control of the car, which traveled 257 feet across the road into a field where it hit and killed a cow belonging to Johnny Jack Ray of Route 1, Deep Gap. The car then traveled back wards into Ray’s barn, Teem said. The pa trolman estimates damage to the car at $1,500, damage to the barn at $600 and value of the cow at $400. Teem said he charged Watson, who was uninjured in the accident, with reckless driving. (Flowers photo) Resources Northwestern Bank Reach $281.844,977 The financial activities of The Northwestern Bank expanded substantially in 1965. Total re sources reached $281,844,977 on Dec. 31, 1965, an increase of $46,047,730 or approximately 20 per cent over the previous year end. On Dec. 31, 1965, deposits were $245,385,958 which rep -resenta-A.growth of more than 22 per cent Loans were $170,569,290 at year end as compared with $140,191,452 in Dec. 1964. This is a gain of $30,377,838 or 21 per cent. Capital account was $16,438,024 at the end of. 1965, a gain of $1,965,063. In addition to the capital account, there were outstanding at year end $5,000,000 subordinated deben tures due May 1, 1984, and an unallocated reserve for possible loan losses totaling $6,259,613. Net current operating profits were $3,658,605 for the year 1965, compared with $3,317,975 in 1964. Net profits, before divi Former Teacher Dies At Age 92 Newton Leonard Harrison, 92, a former school teacher and farmer, died Tuesday at his home in Boone. He was born in Watauga County to Anson L. and Mary Jane Coffey Harrison. He taught school for about 30 years in Watauga County. Surviving are a son, Douglas L. Harrison of Portsmouth, Vat; and two daughters, Miss Paul ine Harrison of Boone and Mrs. Will Critcher of Boone, Rt. 1; five sisters, Mrs. Horace Cook and Mrs. Bessie Walker of Blowing Rock, Mrs. Charlie Simmons and Mrs. James T. Cook of Triplett and Mrs. Roxie Bond of Bluefield, W. Va. The funeral was held at 10 a. m. Thursday at Mount Ver non Baptist Church. Burial was in the family cemetery. dends and additions to reserves, but after the deduction of fede ral and state income taxes, paid or reserved, were $2,205,875 or $4.02 per share based on the average number of shares out standing. This over-all increase reflects the expansion of indus trial activity, good crops, and a profitable tourist season. During the year 1965, North western opened a seasonal office at Maggie, began operations in the new 19-story Northwestern Bank Building in Asheville, and merged with Bryson City Bank at Bryson City. Several existing facilities were remeodeled and ( enlarged to more conveniently ■ serve customers. The Northwestern Bank now has a merger pending with Citi zens Bank of Charlotte which has resources in excess of $10, 000,000. The stockholders of both institutions have already voted in favor of the merger. Final approval must come from the North Carolina Banking Commission and federal regu lating authorities. In regard to 1966, Edwin Dun can, president of The North western Bank, states, “from our Chamber Sells 1,529 Auto Tags At the close of business at j noon Saturday, the License Bureau division of the Boone Chamber of Commerce had sold , 1,529 automobile tags, three motorcycle, 491 private trucks,! 46 farm truck tags and 59 trail er tags. Possibly because of conges tion at Chamber offices last year, records show sales 300 ahead of the number sold by Jan. 15 of last year. Chamber officials stress that early acqu isition and display of tags will result in less rush as the Feb. 15 deadline approaches. Rev. Mr. Crowder Is Given Young Man Of Year Award "This is the greatest honor I’ve ever received,” said the Rev. Richard J. Crowder as the Boone Jaycees passed him their coveted Distinguished Service Award Monday night A resident of Boone for only two and a half years, the Meth odist minister was applauded by about 70 persons who crowd ed into the Daniel Boone Inn for the annual presentation, i Proceeding announcement of the DSA "Yeung Man of the Year”, A1 Harrison, past-presi dent of the North Carolina Jay cees, addressed Jaycees, Jay cettes and guests, speaking of success and the role religion plays in an individual's civic and business endeavers. “In a survey,” Harrison said, "half of them — Jayce e-age — were waiting for something to happen. Only five per cent knew where they were going.” He said time in Jaycees activi ties is well invested, “provided you know where you're going. “Success is nothing more than establishing a goal for yourself and achieving .it” He said the success gained today does not count for tomorrow. "Success is something you gain over and over and over again. The first thing to consider is your self image. You’re about as great as you believe ... as talented as you let yourself be. I think everybody can have a convic (Continued oo-pt|i aightt knowledge of the area and from plans brought to our attention, we can anticipate that business will continue to increase In 1966. A number of existing in dustrial plants are increasing their capacity, and plans have been made to locate new in dustrial plants in the area." Snow Drifts Close Parkway Due to high drifts and icy road conditions, that portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway between the North Carolina Virginia State Line and Grandfather Mountain is closed to through travel. For information on Park way road conditions through the winter months, individ uals are advised to contact the District Ranger, Laurel Springs, North Carolina, Tel ephone—372-5768 (Sparta). Fun On The Slopes Foot Of Snow Falls m \-;ih Here Last Saturday Skiers Throng Resort Areas; Schools Closed It finally came! The snow started Satur day afternoon in great bil lowy waves and by the time the flakes stopped falling at night more than eleven inches had accumulated in the Boone area to bring slip pery highways, stalled auto mobiles, slick sidewalks and happiness to the winter re sort community. Sunday’s low temperature was 23 degrees, and Monday dawn ed bright with a crackling 14 degrees. Schools were closed Monday, the dedication of the Watauga High School plant set for Sun day, had to be postponed, and the Daniel Boone Wagon Train meeting to be held at Darby Sat urday night was cancelled. But skiing was good and hundreds flocked to the slopes at Blowing Rock Ski Lodge and at Hound Ears to enjoy the fun. The snow was deep and some what tricky, it was reported, es pecially for skiers accustomed to using clean, slick slopes with a minimum of powder. Traffic was heavy to the slopes all through Sunday, and again Monday for it had been a long wait for the first appreciable cover of natural snow. Wreckers were busy Saturday and Sunday helping hapless motorists, particularly those who had tried to go without chains or snow treads, and some who tried going with both. State highway forces kept the principal roads open and there was no appreciable delay in mails or in other necessary services. CHRISTIE, THE ST. BERNARD OF POPLAR GROVE ROAD, could rescue persons from an avalanche if need be, but, she said, could do nothing to assist all our poor motorists immobiliz ed in the weekend snow. Still a pup, Chrlsti belongs to Maj. and lira. Gem Broadband (Staff pinto) t Excellent, if tricky, skiing conditions prevail ed at local lodges over the weekend. Eleven inches natural snow fall, added to substan tial bases at Hound Ears and Blowing Rock Ski Lodge, drew hundreds into the moun tains, and lodges were still busy as late as Tuesday. (Staff photo) First National Of ENC Has Most Successful Year Ever A 28.7 percent increase in re sources, and earnings after taxes of $2,127 per share, made 1965 the most successful year in the 14 year history of First National Bank of Eastern North Carolina, M. F. Allen, Jr., pres ident, reported at the bank’s an nual shareholders meeting at Jacksonville, North Carolina. W. Carroll Bryan, board chair man, pointed out that First Na tional ended 1965 with assets in excess of $40,000,000, a gain of more than $9,000,000 for the year. In presenting the annual re port, Allen pointed out that de posits increased $8,291,221.97, Father Of Gwyn Hayes Dies In Wilkes County The Rev. James Edgar (Edd) Hayes, 72, of North Wilkesboro Route 1, father of Gwyn Hayes of Boone, died at 6:29 p. m. Sunday at Wilkes Hospital. He had been ill for three weeks after suffering a heart attack. Funeral services were con ducted at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Baptist Home Church by the Rev. Reid Keiger, the Rev. James Revis and the Rev. Gil bert Osborne. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Hayes was born in Wal kes County Sept. 27, 1893, son of Adolphus and Delilah El ledge Hayes. For 53 years he (Continued on page eight) or 31 percent, since the begin ning of the year. Other highlights of the report reflected gains in every depart ment which allowed First Na tional to increase its effective ness as it accelerated its policy to significantly assist in the growing economic development of the state. “The outstanding progress in all areas of our banking ser vice, and the gains made in each department, are indicative of the growing influence of First National in the continu ing progress being noted in the areas which the bank serves,” Allen said. Allen pointed out the merger with First National Bank of Boone, North Carolina, had been consummated and was anticipat ing an extremely happy rela tionship on its becoming a part of the First National system. First National now has 19 offices in North Carolina. Dur ing 1965, First National opened new offices at Farmville, Pol locksville, and two in Wilming ton. Four Boone Citizens To Appear On TV Provided the weather holds, four Boone citizens will be on television between 12 and 1 p. m. Sunday. WCYB-TV, Channel 5 from Bristol, will introduce George Thomas, Mrs. John Robinson and Miss Beth Lawrence—tele vised live—and Mayor Wade Brown will speak in behalf of the Watauga County March of Dimes. Mothers’ March Set For Monday Mrs. John B. Robinson, chair man of the Boone Mothers’ March for the March of Dimes, announced that the local March will be held next Monday night, Jan. 24, weather permitting. On this night, many mothers, concerned about birth defects and the tragedy it brings to families, will be calling at the homes in Boone in the annual March of Diimes appeal. They will be seeking contri butions to speed the work against the nation’s largest kill er and crippler of children. And they will carry a message of hope, of significant progress in the fight against birth defects. The March of Dimes is also supporting the largest national non-governmental scientific re search program in birth defects. If the question, “Why did it happen to my baby?” has never been asked in your home, give thanks, and give to the March ing Mothers oo Monday night, said Mrs. Bohinsoo. Want Ad Brings Wide Response The Democrat’s out-of state subscribers are keep ing a sharp eye on commerc ial activities in Boone. Last week, within a few days of having put a real estate notice on the want ad page, an advertiser received inquiries from Florida, Cal ifornia, Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia and Ore gon. Merchants Of Boone Elect Board Members Fifteen persons have been selected to comprise the Board of Directors of the Boone Mer chant’s Association. Action was taken this week after a meeting of David Spain hour, R. D. Hodges Jr., Clyde R. Greene, Paul Smith and George Flowers, who were selected on Jan. 11 by merch ants who met at the Gateway Cafe. Greene reported the follow ing names Monday: Paul Smith, Vaughn Roten, Rachel Rivers, Cecil Greene, Frank Auten, Dr. James Greene, A. E. McCreary, Mrs. Eude M. Moody, Harvey Trivette, Jack Feimster, Mack Brown, Glenn Cottrell, Stanley Harris Sr., John Robinson and Ray Farthing. The group will meet at noon Thursday at the Gateway Cafe. Horn Group Meets Monday The executive committee at the Southern Appalachian His torical Association met at noon Monday at the Daniel Boone Hotel to discuss bids it had re ceived for operation of the con cession stand, Gift Shop and Country Store this summer on the Horn in the West grounds. SAHA accepted the Jeyceee bid to give the' Association SB par cent of profits after taxes ior the season.

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