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Dr. Hilton University Speaker Says Guideposts Will Be Few In Age Of Endless Horizons “I believe in you young people and I am confident you will de velop a better world In whicl to live than has my generation.’ Appalachian State University’i 412 summergraduates were tol Thursday morning at the insti tution’s first commencemerr since it became a university, Dr. James H. Hilton, former president of Iowa State Uni versity and now first executive director of the Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem, warned the graduates that “within the nextdecade, science will present us with the secrets of life. . .before we really know Eppley Resigns (continued from page one) Grants programs. Several other CAA's supported by the N. C. F und are now operating In centive Grant programs, which provide small communities with financial help on community projects. In his letter of resignation to Dr. Plemmons, Eppley stated, '*1 am pleased to report that I shall be leaving behind the most competent staff that can be found in a community action program in North Carolina. I am certain that the staff and board can move forward in the years ahead to even greater accomplishments.” Dr. Plemmons said that a new executive director would be named in the near future by the Board of Directors of WAMY Community Action, Inc. Shown addressing summer graduates at ASU commencement exercises, Dr. James Hilton. what to do with them,’* “The horizons will be endless and the guide posts will be few, because no people have ever lived in an age like this before,” Dr. Hilton stressed in his ad 'The Kent Shop9 CHILDREN’S CLOTHES CORNER SKI LODGE ROAD & 321 (Blowing Rock) . t . AU At Discount Prices r rami; brands -* JERRY’S BARGAIN CENTER AT PERKINSVILLE LADIES’ & CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Famous Name Brands With Labels Clipped at Factory Outlet Prices Further Reductions On All Summer Clothing For Clearance dress before the graduating class. “Time may well prove that the best things this university did for you was to give you some mental tools and point the way for further growth and develop Promoted At Blue Ridge Shoe (continued from page one)' continue these duties under his new appointment. The plants at Boone, Wilkes boro, Mountain City and Sparta will be within the realm of his responsibilities. He and hiS wife, Louise, re side at Blairmont in Boone. They have six children all of whom live away from home. A daughter, Patricia, lives in New Hamsphire. The other daughter, Mary Louise, attends school at St. Genevieve of the Pines in Asheville. Their sons are James who is working to ward his doctorate degree at Harper's College in New York, Michael who is in charge of the welfare office in Downey, Calif., William who works for Blue Ridge Shoe Company in Wilkesboro and Vincent who is working at Disneyland in Cali fornia. The Queen Mary sold to Long Beach, Calif. Kennedy attacks Rocke feller's power proposal. END OF SEASON SALE Of Power Equipment Regular 169.95 5 h. p. Heavy Duty Plymouth TILLER $13995 Regular 99.95 20-Inch Sunbeam Sale Price MOVER $6495 Regular 159.95 20-Inch High Wheel Yazoo Master Sale Price MOWER $12500 Regular 639.95 6 H. p. Wheel Horse _ _ _ TRACTOR $54000 Sale Price FARMERS HARDWARE AND SUPPLY COMPANY W. King Street - Boone, N. C. - 264-8801 ment of your potentialities/’he added. Dr. Hilton urged the graduates to “preserve and strengthen your faith in your religion, in yourself, and in the future.. .no matter how dark the days may seem at times. And be tolerant of the ideas of others although they may differ from yours.M Dr. W. H. Plemmons, ASU president, conferred Master of Arts degrees upon 272 students, Eleven received Bachelor of Arts degrees, 127 obtained Bachelor of Science degrees, and two received Advanced Certificates in School Admini stration—the first such degree ever awarded by Appalachian under six-year study program. Dr. Paul Sanders, Dean of Academic Affairs, presented the candidates for the Bachelor's Degrees and Dr. Cratis Wil liams, Dean of the Graduate School, presented candidates for the Master’s Degrees. f 127th Annual Session Three Forks Baptist Association Meets Tuesday The 127th annual session of the Three Forks Baptist Associ ation will be held with Perkins ville Church on Aug. 29, and with Cove Creek Church on Aug. 30. There are presently 8,600 members in 46 churches in the Brown Is Named By Governor (Continued from page one) of Trustees of Watauga Hospital. He was a U. S. Navy lieu tenant in the Pacific Theatre from 1943-45 and a member of the J udge Advocate Generals Court in Charleston, S. C. He is married to the former Gilma Baity of Mocksville and the father of three, Margaret Rose, 25; Wade Jr., 21, and Sarah, 14. In announcing this appoint ment the Governor said “I am especially pleased to have a man of Mr. Brown's unusual high ability in this position and I am confident that he will dis tinguish himself as a member of the Board of Paroles.” WHENEVER THE OCCASION CALLS FOR FLOWERS Call 264-3041 Boone Flower Shop Cut Flowers — Bouquets Potted Plants — Designs QUALITY IS OUR MOTTO When you need to send flowers out of town, let us help you. “The Best Investment On Earth Is Part Of It” The Little Office with the Big Acreages” JUNCTION 105 & 321 1050 ACRES. Avery County near lots of activity. Tim ber. Plenty water and beautiful views. Very high elevation. 63 ACRE FARM. Good house. 2 barns. .5 tobacco. Gently rolling on paved road, 5 miles out. Wonder ful buy. EXCELLENT HOUSE, 20 acres. Some timber. On 421 East. A good buy 255 ACRES BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN LAND. Good house. Less than $100.00 per acre. MOST BEAUTIFUL 1100 ACRE TRACT AVAILABLE. 5000 feet elevation, truly a money-making investor’s dream at $99.00 per acre. Excellent easy terms. APARTMENT HOUSE FOR SALE. Very close to Ap palachian University. WE NEED 3 AND 4 BEDROOM HOUSES in good loca tions for quick sale. 50 ACRES. Fair house. Overlooking Beech Mountain, Roan Mountain. Located on the ITump. Excellent for development. ACREAGE TRACTS on the Mighty Beech Mouutain, "Where the action is.” SPECTACULAR DEVELOPMENT VIEW TRACT near Aho and Parkway 2 BEDROOMAND BATH, HEATED HOUSE. Close in Blowing Rock Reasonable NEW 3 BEDROOM HEATED HOUSE. Nice location Boone. 40 ACRES just off 321 west, water, accessible. Beautiful views, plent 243 ACRES. House, native trout stream, wonderful views. High and cool. Less than $100 per acra VERY ATTRACTIVE, excellently located 2-bedroom house, constructed of stone. Large lot. Heat, gravity flow spring water. $11,000. Northwest Realty BOX 301 — JUNCTION 105 & 321 TELEPHONES: Boone—264-9059 and 264-8688 Blowing Rock—205-7766 Banner Elk—808-5850 Association. As its theme, the Association has chosen “The Church Fulfilling Its Mission Through Ministry”.The moder ator for the program will be the Rev. J. E. Crump, pastor of the Brushy Fork Baptist Church; Clerk, Mrs. Clay Phillips; Music Director, the Rev. Maurice Cooper, pastor of the Perkin sville Baptist Church; and pianist, Mrs, New Trustee (Continued from page one) of Appalachian Alumni Assn., has been active in educational circles for the past 12 years, serving on the Study Commis sion of the Haywood Board of Education, and is serving his second term on the Board. He is past president of the Hazel wood PTA; director of theN.C. Board of Education Association, past president of the Recreation Commission in Waynesville, and for four years was head of the Horse Show there. Reappointed to the Board were Lester P. Martin of Mocksville and Dwight W. Quinn of Kanna polis. Cecil Farthing. The morning program at the Perkin8ville Church will begin with a congregational hymn and the devotional message given by Dr. J. C. Canipe, former di rector of Fruitland Institute. After several business reports, including a financial report pre sented by the Rev. J. Boyce Brooks, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Boone, the Rev. Donald Wilson will give the Associational Missions re port. After this, the missions speaker, Dr. J. Howard Ford, Director of Missions of the North Carolina Baptist Con vention, will address the audi ence. To conclude the morning session, the Rev. Harry Vance, pastor of Meat Camp Baptist will bring the message. In the afternoon various re ports will be given and Dr. Eugene Poston, President of Gardner-Webb College, will de liver the closing message. On the second day of the As sociation meeting, members will gather at Cove Creek Bap tist Church to hear Dr. Canipe bring the devotional. Later, they will be presented with several reports, among which will be a report on public morals and temperance by Dr. Jack Lawr ence. This will be followed by a memorial service presented by the Rev. James Branch, pastor of Willowdale, and the Rev. Harold King, pastor of Pleasant Grove. The Rev. Russell Richardson, pastor of Laurel Springs, will deliver the closing message. $107 Taken (Continued from page one) The police were notified Sun day morning after the terminal had been opened, says Lyons. He states that several leads are being followed up. Around midnight Saturday, a fire broke out in an abandoned house on Summit Street in Boone and Boone firemen an swered the call. Tire Chief R. D. Hodges said the fire apparently was set. The same house was on fire several weeks ago. Hodges said the second fire seemed to him to be a possible “diversion”, but he did not know until the next day of the break-in at the bus terminal. REVOLUTIONARY new performance! OIL HOME HEATER gives so much wonderful comfort new heating comfort This new Siegler Oil Heater is all new, from the inside out! The entire walls of the inner unit create super heat tubes that sur round the flame. The result is more heat over your floor, more fuel savings, and undreamed of heating comfort. Why put up with an “expensive” cheap heater when a Siegler will pay for itself with the fuel it saves. new styling Clean, trim lines with a “picture frame” front. The genuine porcelain enamel is rich cordovan with bright gold trim. This Siegler will be the handsomest and warmest friend in your home! During Our August Sale FREE 275 Gal. Oil Tank And Complete Installation, When You Purchase Any Siegler Heater see a SIEGLER soon at BURGESS FURNITURE STORE , West King St. — Boone
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