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Section B VOLUME LXXV1U—NO. 46 BOONE, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1966 FRIGHTEN CENTS Says First National Bank System Has Big Growth Outstanding gains in resourc es, deposits, and loans were noted for the first quarter by First National Bank of Eastern North Carolina, Mitchell F. Al len, Jr., bank, president, report ed today. “In the first 1968 report, January 1 through April 5, as compared to the same period in 1965, our resurces increased 39 percent; our deposits, 36 percent; and, our loans, 34.8 percent,” Allen said. The report record, Allen pointed out, is, by any compari son, the best single period growth in the thirteen years history of the system. “The continued progress of First National in the varying categories indicates the growth of the economy of the area r served by the system. Eastern North Carolina is on the move, as its potentials are being de veloped on every -level;” Allen said. First National now has nine teen offices serving twelve communities in North Carolina. "As we increase our re sources and deposits, First Na tional is in a better position to contribute in a larger measure to the remarkable progress now being made throughout the eastern area,” the First Nation al Bank president said. The House ignored the Presi dent’s proposals for cuts in the school lunch and special milk programs-and passed a $1,876, 027,000 Agriculture Depart ment Appropriation bill. AIRLINERS. - TAXIS. TRUCKS use safe, economical RETREADS Why not you? We’ll double the life of your tiros by putting now troad* on your sound casings. And wo stand behind the results. KWTiw4'Be4t\^^|: Vance Recapping Co. * N. Depot St. — Boone, N. C. Back 'll \ I famC/ub?) I UP TO 10% of drug income is farmed back to research centers to develop new and better miracle drugs. This is why the life span and the active years of life both are increasing. Depend on your druggist for reliable drugs. 5 Pharmacists To Serve Ton Dr. O. K. Richardson — Dr. Wayne Richardson Dr. G. K. Moose — Dr. Joe C. Miller — Dr. James Furman I E. KING ST. — AM 4-3766 — BOONE, N. & iato iiuii .Jj Mrs. Louise Baird (right), a health visitor, explains a recipe to Mrs. Robert Hicks at ii ii the Watauga County surplus food ware house. (Staff photo) Appalachian Symphony Will Stage Annual Spring Concert The Appalachian Symphony Orchestra will present its Spring Concert on the evening of Mon day, Urey- IB, in the auditorium of the I. G. Greer Building. The orchestra, now in its eighteenth season, is under the direction of Dr. Nicholas Ern 4-H’ers Do Crafts “Enjoying crafts is not just for the older person,” Mrs. Paul ette Saunders, assistant home economics extension agent, Cur rituck County, notes. Several 4-H girls are making craft items. Linda Old makes and frames nature pictures and Glenda Owens designs wall plaques by mounting dried seeds on a ply wood board. Another 4-H’er, Darlene Etheridge, found a use for old popsicle sticks. She makes napkin holders from them. “These young women are learning that crafts are more than an outlet for spare time activities,” Mrs. Saunders says. “They realize crafts may provide entertainment and in come.” Knocks Self Out Warren, Mich. — After rob bing a discount house of $2,500 worth of jewelry, the thief was running full tilt when he look ed back over his shoulder and ran into the side of a building knocking himself unconscious. Police escorted him to jail. Announcing The Opening Of GAMP INTERLAKEN For Girls 7 to 17 An exclusive Swiss resort-type camp with A-frame chalets, heated pool, horses, outdoor indoor sports and golf. > ' Classes In Charm, Bridge, Drama, Music, Dancing and School Subjects Two-Week and Four-Week Sessions from: June 8 — July 5 fy m t i,-i-; ; July6r July 1$ ’ f & July '20 - August 16 ■ .:';J . For Brochure and Further Information, Write: Box MS, Boone, N. C. yv iy eston of the Music Department. Miss Carole Easterling, flut ist, aiid Mrs.' Lynn White, Eng liair-homist, will be featured soloists. Included on the program are the following compositions: Ad agietto, for English Horn and chamber orchestra, by Teron Kirk; the Fourth Movement of the First Symphony, by Brahms; Pavanne, by Ravel; The Night by Cavez; March of the Little Tin Soldiers, by Pierne; Amer ican Salute (based on “When Johnny ComeB Marching Home”), by Morton Gould; The Polka, from “The Age of Gold” Ballet, by Shostakovitch; and Manhattan Vignettes, by Hugh Stuart. Concert time is 8 p. m. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. Soliloquy, for flute and string orchestra, by Kennan; Tamboo, r Are Served Sample Dishes The neighborhood health visitors of the Health Depart ment in Watauga County are :o-operating with Mrs. Lillian Danner, Home Economics Ex rension Agent, in preparing a iish and serving samples to the recipients of the surphis food. The health visitors use foods which the recipients receive ind prepare economical simple iishes to serve to the families when they come to pick up :heir food. The Watauga County iVelfare Department certifies Eamilies in order for them to receive food. The health visi tors have served the food for two months during the first three days that the surplus food warehouse is open. During May, 196 families—a total of 831 individuals—picked up surplus food while the visi tors were serving the dish. Rice pudding was served during May. Each family receives twelve different foods, Ralph Hayes supervises the C Of C Notes Among those attending the Governor’s Meeting for Total Development in Winston-Salem Wednesday, May 4 from Wa tauga County were Mayor Wade E. Brown, Alfred Adams, Dr. G. K. Moose, Ray Derrick, Mr. and Mrs. James Councill, Ralph Beshears, Rev. J. Boyce Brooks, Raleigh Cottrell, Dr. Lee Reyn olds, Dr. Robert L. Randell, Dr. John Barden, Lewis Reese, Boy den Atwood, Dr. Wm. M. Math son, Ernest Eppley, Eric B. De Groat and Major John H. Tho mas. The central theme of the meeting was Total Development of Industry and Education in North Carolina. The New River Development Association met at the Daniel Boone Hotel Monday evening, May 9, at 7 p. m. The counties of Alleghany, Ashe and Wa tauga were represented. In ad dition to other business, plans were made to attend a meeting in Asheville June 3 to discuss our road problems with Joseph M. Hunt Jr., Chairman of North Carolina Road Commission. surplus food warehouse which is open on Monday, Wednes day and Friday the first three weeks of each month. • The neighborhood visitors are employed by the Watauga County Health Department and serve in a school district. The visitors and the school districts they serve are: Mrs. Louise Ward, Bethel; Mrs. Louise Baird, Valle Crucis; Mrs. Grace Vannoy, Cove Creek; Mrs. Vesta Lee Wheeler, Mabel; Mrs. Frankie Hodges, Blowing Rock and Appalachian; Mrs. Maude Robbins, Parkway; and Mrs. Minnie Norris, Green Vat ley. : ■ .. y. ' The health visitors work 2S > hours a week. These ladies, in' addition to working with the surplus food demonstrations, visit in the communities and inform families of the free ser vices which are available through county and govern ment agencies. Individual as sistance is given by the visitors in any phase of homemaking where a need is found. Several jobs have been secured for people who were without work, according to Mrs. Danner. ATTENTION HARD OF HEARING Important Free Consultation If you are hard of hearing do not miss this clinic, conducted by Mr. G. Stahle Acousticon Asheville Co., who has served and helped the hard of hearing in this area for 20 years. COME IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES. 1. Free audiometer hearing test for anyone. 2. See and hear our brand-new Eyeglass Hearing Assistor, also tiny all-in-the-ear aids as well as all other models. 3. Hearing aids cleaned and checked free. 4. Liberal Battery Discount Plan. 5. Refund on used batteries. Monday, May 16, from 10:00 A. M. to 2:00 P. M. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic 327 East King Street Boone, N. C. Acousticon Asheville Co. Gabriel Stahle, Distr. 1107 Jackson Building Asheville, N. C. i MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY —HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? There’s a touch of Nursery Rhyme Magic for Gardeners who start their Spring planting the V. C. Shore Produce way. Let us help you have a garden yield you’ll he pleased with. [ I 1 I HYBRID SEED CORN We Fill ASC Orders Field and Grass Seeds Certified Seed Potatoes — Bulk Carden Seed — Seed Oats — Onion Sets Crass Seed APPLY FERTILIZER NOW For Lush, Green Pastures For Beautiful, Robust Lawn Growth C. 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