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An Independent Weekly Newt paper , democrat Eighty-Second Year of Continuous Publication BOONE, WATAUGA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 21,1970 MEAT trm HI Lo Free. I M*y 12 74 SO M May 13 75 52 .03 May 14 81 57 May 15 74 52 May 16 68 52 May 17 62 44 .15 May 18 68 >7 (VffU 6712 08 81 70 48 72 48 62 51 56 54 68 54 10 CENTS 28 PAGES—2 SECTIONS Off to see tie Wonderful Wizard of Oz, one fine looking Tin Man and the Cowardly lion got their footing on toe Yellow Brick Road. Clerxy Burns photo) What Oz Won’t Have Just Can’t Be Had S BY RACHEL RIVERS If you thought Land of Oz would have everything but the tornado —which set Dorothy off to see the Wizard of Oz—you guessed wrong. This fabulous new develop ment. which is being built around the topmost pinnacles of the Beech Mountain, is going to be a first rate fantasy land. Scheduled for opening June 15, the amusement area will show the visitor: —From Beech Tree Village up to Oz—either by gondola or one of the two 40-passenger buses which will go to and from the mountalntop. —Through the entrance gazebo and to the Judy Garland memorial, where it is hoped the late singer’s daugWer, Liza Minnelli, will unveil on open ing day the statue of Garland as a child in the famous L. Frank Baum story. _Down to the Kansas farm where the story begins. The authentic blacksmith shop, barn (the silo is a water storage tank) and farm houses are built on a 5/8 scale. The farm offers a small zoo, with pettable calves, colts, lambs, kid goats and piglets provided by Ralston-Purina at St. Louis. Then the tour heads into the farm house, built and furnished in the 1920s mode. When a mice warns “A tornado is coming” ami the crowd goes down into the storm cellar. Ernie Rhymer, son of Mrs, Martha Rhymer of Triplett, is manager of the 25-acre pare, which will offer something else new from year to year. Onoe In the cellar, he says, the people will look out the “window** to see a tornado ripping across the plain, tearing up Jack, while the cellar door bangs and the wind whips about. On the all-clear signal, the tour proceeds back lido a house —not the house—but another scale model downhill from the. first. It Is tilted and the furnl Watauga County Gets $9,000 Road Money RALEIGH, May 7—Watauga Couidy has been allocated more than $9,000 for one secondary road construction project, it was announced today. Approval of the project was voted at the regular May meet ing of the State Highway Com mission here. (The press release said the money was to "supplemeid pro ject 2.03774, to complete pro ject.-*) Four Watauga Men Drafted Joe W. Todd, chairman of the Selective Service Board no. 96 In Watauga County, announces that the following men were in ducted Into the Army for the month of May: Jimmy David Isaacs, Donald David Norris, Larry Dean Lalng and Mack Edward Dlahman. Mayor ProclaimsPoppy Day Mayor Gordon H. WlflUar bn designated May 23 aa Poppy Day in the Town of Boons. Hie proclamation reads as fallows! WHEREAS, The American Legion and the American Legion AmdUary adopted the Memorial Poppy as tta memorial flower In 1919; and WHEREAS, hr wearing tbs Poppy, Americana essiy where and especially In this Town at Boons both pay tribute to these war dead and aid the living by assistance to Veterans and their families In time at need; and WHEREAS, the Poppy Day Program contributions are used solely tor the programs at Child Welfare and Rehabilitation In onr community and state; NOW THEREFORE, I Gordon H. Winkler, Mayor of the Than at Boona do barely proclaim May 33 aa Prpjy Day In aw Than and I urge all etttuns at am town to join with me In the nearby at this Memorial Flo war aa together we remember the saart> Acre od so many la Mn ct car freedom. ture is in dlsarrary, On the other side of the house, you'll be off to seethe Wizard, BOLGER WAS HERE Construction Superintendent at Oz is Jack Hall, a busy man who notes that the facility will be promoted "on the scale at Six Flags over Georgia. "About 98 per cel* of the people who will visit the park have never beard at Beech Mmeitaln or Carolina Carib bean," Hall says. But those who have, plus those who haven’t, will probably want to get a look see at the newfeatureintts first year. And having seen it, they'll (Continued on page two)' Tom Corbitt Is Named To ASU News Bureau Tom Corbitt, a former staff writer for the Charlotte Observer, has been named Di rector of Sports Iiformation in the News Bureau at Appalach ian State university. Ms appointment is effective June 1. Corbitt, a Maryland native, received Ms isidergraduats de gree from Eton College in 1985 and completed Ms M. A, at Appalachian while working as a graduate assistant in the News Bureau. As a reporter for the Ob server from 1967-1968, Cor bitt served on the sports and business staffs and was later assigned to ths paper's Gastonia Bureau. He became Director cfSporta Information at Western Caro lina University in 1968 and won first place NAIA honors for the 1969 football program ha pro duced there, Hls duties at Appalachian will coverage of the (ad versity's 11 varsity athletic teams and other responsibilities In the News Bureau. He re places Gary Ballard who re signed Ms position to return to ths Statesville Record and Land mark as city editor, Corbitt is married to the former Elaine Basse of Char tottst Second Development Stage Helicopter Service Now Being Actively Pursued Sixteen men met atlunch Mon day to discuss a helicopter service proposed for Watauga and Avery counties. As president of Helicopter Service, Inc* Robert Bingham told the men the proposal is at the second stage at develop ment. He said bettor roads are a continuing issue, but air ser vice is an acute need, “an ac ceptable alternative to the air port which was hotly contested in a number of areas,” The assembly was in the President’s Dining Room of the Appalachian State University Cafeteria. POINTS BEYOND The former chairman of the Watauga Airport Commission said the service would nrn not only between the two counties but serve as an adjimct to air line service inGreensboro,Trl Cttles, Charlotte, Hickory and other points. On paper, he said the service proposes to be a non-profit corporation and is looking at a $210,000 machine that would carry six people besides its pilot. Manufacturer of the 'copter is Vaught Helicopter, Inc. of Dallas, Tex* and was repre sented at the meeting by Bill Thorne, Bingham said that after see ing this region, Vaught agreed to “carry the paper" at $40, 000 and 9 1/2 per centlrterest. To start, another $20,000 would be needed tor operational cost. Bingham said a local heli copter service oould be financed either by 20 business oonoerna who would get back their $3,000 Investments in services or money. Or bonds, such as those issued to start the drama Horn in the West, oould be issued. The cost of the machine oould be financed over 10 years, Bing ham said, ms estimated budget for the first year was $137, 000 and includes pay for a pilot and all other maiitenance costs. The remaining members of. Helicopter Service, Inc, were asked for comments,Stan Harris Jr. said that If Interest develops, •'I think it would be a great asset,” And Sam Mortimer at Avery County added *1 think we’re going to start some time and now is a good time to start on this endeavor.” He said he would subscribe to it per sonally. The third member is Gwyn Hayes, president of the Boone (Continued on page two) Duncan Hall To Be Conditioned Jackson Plumbing and Heat ing Company of Greensboro has won a $50,000 contract for the air-oondittoning of faculty of fices In Appalachian State Uni versity's Edwin Duncan Hall, The three-story classroom building, built in 1965 at a cost of $1,175,000, houses the uni versity’s College at Education, Audio-Visual Center, Reading Center, and the departments of history, psychology, geography and geology. The spaces to be air con ditioned include two faculty lounges and-all offices within the building with no exterior ventilation. All classrooms In foe structure and several faculty offices are vetkilated through outside windows and will be excluded from foe air condition ing contract. Funds for foe project were requested from the 1967 Gen eral Assembly and were ap propriated when revested again in 1969. Watauga Hi Holds Armed Forces Day The Watauga High School Guidance Department held Armed Forces Day Thursday, May 14, to provide Informa tion to male students In the Junior and senior classes. Approximately 250 students met at 10 a, m. In the audi torium for the first general session. In this meeting a representa tive from each of the four major branches of service provided general Information to the group on his branch of service. A question and answer period then followed so that students could receive specific formation about the draft lottery, their military obligations and other facts. Participants In the program were Major Joe Arnold from the Army ROTC Unit at Ap palachian State University; Sgt, Stan Little, Air Force Recruit er; Chief Petty Officer Reid from the U. S. Navy; Sgt. BUI Handschumacher from the U. S. < Marines; and Cadet Corporal John Simmons from the Appa lachian ROTC Unit. HONOR GRADUATES—Gowned and capped In this pro-graduation [deture are the boner graduates of the 1970 WHS class. Seen left to right In the front row are Dae Wilson, Norma Hodges, Geraldine Hagaman, Susann Miller, and Beth Dixon; second row—Carol McNeely, Tanya Shook, Betsy Randall, Gall Leots and Mary Hills Gilson; third row—Charles Lewie, Denrld Demstar, Murray Hawklnson and Susan Mast; fourth row—Jackie Byrd, Kem Carpenter, Richard Randall, Joanna Sherrill and Helen Robinson; and fifth row—Paul Ragan, Warren Monts, James Hodges, Harold Heymann, Jackie Henson and Randy Marsh, (Staff photo) Heart Fund Yields $5,309 To Pass Quota Hie 1970 Heart Fund drive in Watauga County has exceeded ltn local goal. With all reports In to The North Carolina Heart Associa tion In Chapel Hill, tie Febru ary campaign (or funds to support the Heart Association's tight against the community's number one health enemy has resulted In total contributions at $5,309.26. Mrs. Betty Ann Hodges, Heart Fund Chairman In Watauga, made the announcement. The break-down In funds raised Is; City of Boone—Special gilts, $77; Calendar Days, $110.18; Business Days, $839.93; and Heart Sunday, $1,286.57. Special events Included the Watauga Heart Ball, which accounted for $885.23 and the Heart Break fast, In which contributions totaled $179. Donations in rural areas came to $1,416.14. The Rio wing Rock, I I cart Sun lay volunteers raised $479.21 ind their special events added S36 more to the total. “The splendid response of the people at Watauga County to the 1970 Heart Fund appeal," Mrs, Hodges said, "la dramatic evi dence that they understand the seriousness at the heart problem, “It also demonstrates their strong conviction that the Heart Association’s program of re (Continued on page tmo) Music Camp Given Fine Local Support The Cannon Music Camp and Watauga students aspiring to attend this summer have received generous supportfrom the community during the funds drive for scholarships. Mrs. David Spainhour, who has headed up the project, says local support proves "Great concern tor strengthening the education cf Watauga students In music, as well as shows the desire to promote Boone as a center at music for the state.'* The summer camp at Appa lachian State university has been made possible through the foresight cf Charles Cannon at Kannapolis. Cottrlbutors to the Boone Chamber of Commerce tor Wa tauga scholarships to Cannon Music Camp are the Watauga County Extension Homemakers Council, Watauga Savings L Loan Association, Mrs. Robert Bingham, Grandfather Motadain Motel Association, Hie Peddler Steak House, The Holiday In of Boone, the Worthwhile Woman’s Club, Wtdauga Build ing Supply, Inc* The Northwest ern Bank and Ove ananymous donors. Persons assisting In collec tion of funds were Harold Rios, John McNeely, Mrs, J. E. Ray, Jack Melton and Mrs. Joe Rhyne. THE WATAUGA HIGH SCHOOL BAND CFlomra' photo) WHS Band To Appear In Spring Concert The Watauga High School Music Department MU n essid the Watauga High School ami In tta fifth annual spring con cert beginning at 700 Thurs day night, May 21, In the high school auditorium. The group Mil be directed hy Otis F. Strother m. Son1* numbers featured on the program will be (elections from ■■Oliver” by Norman Leyden, “The Naval Sea Cadet March1’ by Joseph OUvadott, and two newer numbers, “A Nordic Trilogy” by Frank Ericaoo, Al bert Da via and Alfred Reed and ■•Suita Coneertante” by Vaclav Nelfaybel who reoeetly slatted Boone. Also on the program will be the newly formed WHS Stage Band which will perform *<I Am a Rock”, “Michelle" and "Leaving, On a Jet Plane*', Earlier this year, several band members attended the State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Davidson. Also performing will be the Woodwind QuiiAat and a Flute and Trombone Duet, two groups which attended the State Solo and Ensemble Coiiest held at Davidson earlier this year. Eleven seniors will be giving their final performance with the band. They are Kim Carpenter, Ifarray Hawtdnsoo, Marilyn «ck», Susan Mast, David Merits, Betsy Randall, SMriegr Rajr, Tanjra Shook, Kamatb lea gue, Backj Triplett and dm WHjoo. Sararal awarda nlll to cbm dwlng tto program, They all to tor tto moat ln*axmd play *r to each dm, a i—»nf •mrd and tto Alton Award. Tto public to cordially to. rttad to attorn}.