The Smoky Mountain Times
Volume 87-Number 12-Bryson City, North Carolina-Thursday, December 11, 1969
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Around
Town
The North Carotin* State
Mghway Patroi reports that
there were only two accidents
in Swain County iast week.
Whiie making five contacts,
two were charged with
L speeding, no drunk drivers, one
* pedestrian vioiation, one other
hazardous moving vioiation,
and two non hazardous
vioiations. The officers
patrolled a distance of some
1,340 miies with the week
beginning Dec. 1 and extending
through Dec. 7.
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The BrySon City Jaycees
have been extremeiy busy the
iast coupie of weeks soiiciting
fhnds for repair and up keep of
the beautifui Christmas
decorations you now see
hanging from the iight posts
throughout town, it takes
quite a bit of effort on the part
of the Jaycees to erect these
iights each year. When you see
One of the fine fieiiows give
them a pat on the back and teii
him how much you appreciate
f their efforts.
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- News has been just a iittie
on the skimpy side this week as
far as regular "run of the mil!"
news goes, but one thing for
sure, the biggest news of the
week is Santa's arrival TODAY,
if aii goes weii, Santa will be
arriving just in time to make
the Christmas parade beginning
at 3:30.
* * *
The Merchants of Swain
County have put forth an extra
effort to give their Mends and
customers one of the finest
Christmas parades any town
eouid iook for. Bring the
,, kiddies to see Santa and after
^ the parade is over, stop by and
Mi your favorite merchant
how much you enjoyed it.
Moat of the merchants have
specie! Christmas gift ideals
smd are offering them to you
TODAY (see ads inside) at saie
prices you wiii probabiy never
see again. For your
convenience most stores wiii
remain open untii 9 p.m.
Before leaving town after the
parade check these ONE DAY
saie prices.
The Swain County High
students wiii be dismissed at
1:30 Thursday reiative to the
Christmas Parade. Lunch wiii
be served in the school
cafeteria and first buses wiii
ieave schooi at 1:30. Aiso,
t other county eiementary
schoois wiii be dismissed early.
* * *
There wiii be a "Christmas
Tree Caroi Sing" on December
22 on the square in town. This
is to be sponsored by the Teen
Choir of the First Baptist
Church and the Christian
Youth Choir. Any young
person between the ages of 13
and 20 may participate. Caii
Mrs. Paul Breediove or Mrs.
John Bowden if you're
interested in this.
* * *
Don't forget the gospei
singing tonight at the
Cherokee High Schooi
Gymnasium. Three fine groups
wHi be on hand for the event
* and ai! the proceeds wiii go for
the building fund for the
Cherokee Home for Boys.
* * *
. MM. Jack Hicks, the
executive secretary for the
Swain County Selective Service
Board, located in the Federal
Buiiding here in Bryson City,
informs us that her office wiii
he closed aii day Thursday,
Dec. 11 in order that a new
filing system may be set up to
coincide with the new draft
system.
fin! Baptist
Spetia! Made
Program Set
The Graded Choirs of the
First Baptist Church will
present a speciai Christmas
Program on Wednesday
evening, December 17 at 7:30
o'clock.
* Several numbers will be
sung by the Beginner, Primary,
and Junior Choirs. The Teen
Choir wiii present Joseph and
, the Nativity by Eiien J.
Lorenz. The public is invited to
attend.
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Kirktand's Creek Aed WkMtier Ctebs Reteive $50
Award; Deriag Coatnteetty Devetopwent Pregraat
Swain County was weil
represented during the 20th
annual agricuiturai community
awards meeting heid in
Asheviiie Saturday afternoon.
Thirty-two Swain County foiks
were on hand as Lieutenant
Governor H. (Pat) Tayior of
Wadesboro addressed the
iuncheon meeting.
Over $5,000 in awards were
presented to communities
Bnishing tops in three separate
ciasses.Ninety-eight western
North Caroiina communities
competed for the prizes.
Kirkiand s Creek
represented Swain County in
Division A (iess than 75
famiiies) and Whittier in
Division B (75-150 famiiies).
Both communities received
honoraMe mention and a prize
of $60 each in their ciasses.
Mrs. JoAnn Woody, president
of the Kirkiand's Creek Ciub,
and Chuck Brown, president of
the Whittier Ciub, accepted the
checks.
Whittier aiso received an
honoraMe mention and a
Over A Ha!f Mittion Do!!ar$ Spent
During 68 69 For County Schoots
During the 1968-69 school
term the State's citizens spent
$335.5 miiiion from the Nine
Months School Fund on their
pubiic schools in 157 schooi
units, according to the audit
recently submitted to Dr.
Daiias Herring, Chairman of
the State Board of Education.
The figures presented by
A C. Davis, Controiier for the
State Board of Education
shows that a total of
$582,685.52 was spent in
Swain County during the
period.
The iargest single expense
was $297.2 miiiion for saiaries
of teachers, pimcipals, and
supervisors. The State paid the
saiaries for 42,703 classroom
teachers, 1,992 principals, 157
superintendents and 111
assistant superintendents. The
average saiaries iast term were:
classroom teachers, $6,398;
principals, $9,742; supervisors,
$8186; assistant
County MuHerymen Vote
Mo' Aoain$t Sett AHemnen!
R.L. Lyday, County
Extension Chairman,
announced the resuits of a
referendum heid December 2,
1969 among Swain County's
52 certified nurserymen.
The question of a seif
assessment program was a
stake. The proposal included a
state wide vote on an
assessment of $13 on the first
acre of nursery stock grown
commerciaiiy, $8 per acre on
each acre up to 10 acres, $7
per acre on each acre for 11 up
to 20 acres, and $6 per acre for
aii saleabie nursery stock over
20 acres. Funds coiiected were
to be used to pormote the
nursery crop business in the
state.
SWAIN COUNTY
POLLING PLACES
Don McHan's Residence,
For: 0, Against: 11; Mann
Barker's Residence, For: 0,
Against: 6; Don Burnette's
Resident, For: 0, Against: 5;
Mrs. Ba Ferguson's Residence,
For: 0, Against: 2; County
Extension Office, For: 1,
Against: 6. TOTALS - For: 1,
Against: 30.
A totai of 31 out of 52
eiigibie voters in Swain County
cast their vote. The vote,
authorized under Articie 50
Chapter 106 of the Generai
Statutes of North Caroiina, was
request and sponsored by the
North Caroiina Nurserymen's
Association.
Resuits of the state wide
vote are not known at this time
in Bryson City.
Path Vbits Up
An estimated 236,700 visits
were made to Great Smoky
Mountains Nationai Park
during November 1969
according to Merriii D. Beai,
Acting Superintendent. This is
an increase of 16 percent over
the 203,600 visits during
November 1968.
superintendents, $10,949; and
superintendents, $12,000.
Other items in the audit
which are bom by the State
inciude: Operation of
buiidings, $14.7 million;
transportation, libraries and
health programs, $15.9 million;
and operation of offices of
superintendents, $5.2 million.
In the report, Davis noted
that the tots! school cost was
9.38 percent above the
1967-68 year—an increase of
$28.7 million. Since the
1964-65 public school term,
costs have increased $91.7
million
Funds furnished by the
State to operate the schools in
this area inciude Swain
County, Salaries—$477,085.10;
Buiidings
Operations—$25,077.00;
Buses, Libraries,
Health-$58,863.01.
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Gwnt Received
Final Grant Disbursement
was made iast week on the
Bryson City sewage disposal
project. The mount of eiigible
project costs amounted to
$453,843.40, an underrun of
$36,156.60. Of this amount
$226,921.70 was received as a
direct grant from the
Economic Development
Administration and an alike
amount received through an
EDA loan.
Mr. Charles Edwards, North
Carolina EDA representative,
hand carried the check and
presented it to the Town for
the Contractor's final payment
and other closing costs. The
check was for $31,621.70.
piaque in the outstanding
youth program.
The western North Carolina
Community Development
Program is sponsored by the
Asheviiie Agriculture
Development Council and the
Agricultural Agencies in each
county.
Bethlehem of McDowell
County, Hooper's Creek of
Henderson County and
Newfound, Buncombe County
were named the top winners.
Bethlehem carried away
first place honors in Division
"A" (less than 75 families);
Hooper's Creek in Division "B"
(75-150 families); and
Newfound in Division "C "
(over 150 families).
Approximately 100
communities competed in the
improvement program this
year.
Tomotla Community of
Cherokee County was named
as having the most outstanding
youth program in the 18
county western area.
Bethlem received a $400
first place award sponsored by
Sears-Roebuck Foundation.
Pine Creek of Jackson County
was second place winner,
followed by Upper Hickory
Nut Gorge, Henderson County,
third and Unity, Macon
County, fourth. Eight other
communities received
honoraMe mention awards of
$50 each.
Hooper's Creek received a
$400 award provided by
American Enka Corporation.
Other winners in Division "B"
were Tomotia, second piace;
Canada, Jackson County, third
and Ashford, McDowell
County, fourth. Nine other
areas were presented $50
honoraMe mention awards.
Newfound, the winner
among the large communities,
received a $400 first prize from
the Asheville Citizen-Times
Company. Other top winners
in this division were Drexel of
Burke County, second; Littie
River, Transyivania County,
third and East Fiat Rock,
Henderson County, fourth.
In the youth program, Cane
Creek of Buncombe County
was second;
SapphireWhitewater,
Transyivania County, third;
Washburn, Rutherford County,
fourth and Ciark's Chapei,
Macon County, fifth.
Over $5,000 in awards were
presented to the area winners
at the awards iuncheon.
Speaker for the occasion was
Lieutenant Governor H.P. (Pat)
Tayior of Wadesboro.
A And B Honor Ro!!
Announced At Swain
Swain High Schoois officials
reieased the "A" and "B"
honor roii for the second six
weeks. An average of 93 or
above must be obtained in
order to receive aii "A s". An
average of not iower than 85 is
required in order to be a "B"
honor student.
"A" HONOR ROLL
Freshmen: Russeii Briggs,
Karen Crisp, Karen Marcus,
Mark Ray, Max Witt.
Sophomores: Deiores
Breediove, Karen Watson.
Juniors: Becky Bumett
Tommy Livingston, Yvonne
Lester.
Seniors: Debbie Breediove,
Debbie Hipps, Caroi Renton,
Janet Sue Waiker.
"B" HONOR ROLL
Freshmen: Joe Aimond,
Dennis Cochran, Therest
Extine, Alan Gibby, Kathy
Krenzke, Sandy MiMs, Roger
Wiggins.
Sophomores: Joe Brawtey,
Janice Brooks, Caroi Lawrence,
Ruby Hoiden, Lonnie Oliver,
Anne Prier Eari Vaughan,
Linda Waynyman, Lambert
Wiison.
Juniors: Libby Breediove,
Linda Cates, Jim Engiish,
Austin Greene, Roy Greene,
Mike Hampton, Judy Heffner,
Bayry Hipps, Roseanna
Jenkins, Judy O. Jones, Karen
Krenzke Mickey O'Keffe,
Georgianna Mitcheii, Mary
Monteith, RusseM Varner, Dee
Dee Wood, N. Eiaine Sherri!!,
Gerri Tuck.
Seniors: Ronnie B!yethe,
He!en Brooks, Karen Cochran,
Ivan Gibby, Martha Gibson,
Arbannah Lindsey, Steve
Richmond, Pat Sanders,
Bever!y Sandlin, Kay
Waidroup, Lynn W Right.
Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes
Santa Claus right down the Main street
of Bryson City, U.S.A. These are the
thoughts of the many children througout
Swain County and will soon be the
words as Santa starts his journey along
the parade routes here in town this
afternoon at 3:30.
Old Saint Nicholas in all of his
splendor with reindeer, sleigh, toys and
gifts for everyone will be the star
attraction as the Swain County
merchants sponsor one of the biggest
Christmas parades and holiday sales ever
to come to Bryson City.
Dan Wood, local fund raising
chairman, and Betty Womick, parade
co-ordinator, still shocked over the 99%
cooperation, have outdone themselves in
bringing about this happy event. The
merchants too, have done their part first,
financing the parade; making physical
donations, offering verbal suggestions to
make the parade a success and by
slashing prices in order to draw more
people to downtown Bryson City.
Almost every merchant will be open
past their usual 5:30 closing time and a
majority of them will be open until 9
p.m. for the convenience of Christmas
shoppers. Prices have been slashed to the
bone (see ads in today's TIMES) some
for one day only, (Thursday) others for
a three day period, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday.
The co-operative cooperation of the
merchants has enabled the parade
committee to line up bands, floats,
exhibits, Santa Claus and all the other!
necessities to put on this "really big
show." The line up will include: police!
cars; both city and county, colors carried
by the Steve Youngdeer American
Legion Post, grand marshall The
Inspirations Quartet of Bryson City, a
sponsorship sign carried by Swain High
School students, the Bryson City Fire
truck, an entry of seven horses by the
Swain County Saddle Club, eight beauty
queens, six bands, anp thirteen floats.
The bands include: Sylva-Webstar^
Cherokee High, Murphy High, Franklin **
High, Robbinsville High and host, Swain
High.
The floats will include entries by civic
clubs,including the BPW and the Lions,
six school entries including the Whittier
Elementary Beta Club, DECA, a joint
effort by the Art and FFA at Swain, and
an Interact Club entry.
Other floats entered are: Oconaluftee
Job Corp, Bennett's Drug Store,
Cherokee-Bryson City Florist, North
Carolina Department of Forestry, a
joint effort by the merchants and of
course "ole" Santa Claus.
Parade time is 3:30 and a diagram of
the parade route is elsewhere in today's
TIMES.
2 Accidents
!n County
During Week
North Carolina State
Highway Patrot investigated
two accidents in Swain County
iast week with very iittie
damage done to the three
automobiiea invoived.
The first, invoicing two
vehicles, occured Friday
afternoon approximateiy 1:30
when a 1966 jeep, driven by
Kenneth Jenkins, a 40 year oid
Bryson City man, collided with
a 1956 Chevrolet driven by
Haroid Wood of Whittier. The
accident occured on rural
unpaved road 1169
approximately 3.9 miles east of
Bryson City.
According to investigating
officer, L.A. Turner, the
Jenkins vehicle was traveling
north along the gravel road
when he met the Wood's
vehicle traveling south.
Investigation revealed that
Jenkins applied his brakes,
sliding into the ieft side of the
Wood's car.
The second accident
involving only one vehicle
occured 3 miles east of Bryson
City on US 19 approximately
7:45 p.m. Saturday night.
According to Trooper Truner,
Larry Reid Shook of Bryson
City was driving a 1968 MG
when he lost controi of the
vehicle on the wet pavement,
ieft the road and hit a tree.
Trooper Turner estimated
the damage to the MG at
approximately $400.
Knife Victim
Hospitaiized
A Swain County man was
arrested Saturday afternoon
and charged with assault with a
deadiy weapon with intent to
Mi, inflicting serious body
injury and a second man was
admitted to the Swain County
Hospital with a knife wound as
the result of an argument
according to investigating
officers.
Clyde Conner, age 41, of
Route 1, Bryson City, was
arrested by the Swain County
Sheriff's Department on
charges of assault with a deadly
weapon Saturday afternoon at
approximately 5:25 p.m.
Harold Sherrill, a Swain
County resident, underwent an
operation for a stab wound,
which cut a major leg blood
vessel, and was admitted to the
Swain County Hospital after he
and Conner apparently had a
disagreement along the
Tuckaseegee River Bank under
R E. Mitchell's Grocery.
As or press time Wednesday,
Sherrill was still in the Swain
County Hospital but hospital
officials report his condition as
"good."
City police, as well as the
Swain County Sheriffs
Department, are investigatng
the incident.
) Saturday !$ Deadiine
For Labor Survey
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App!ications ]
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A labor survey which began last week is continuing
throng Saturday of this week (December 13,1969).
This survey, covering Swain, Jackson, Haywood and
Graham counties, is sponsored by the Cherokee
Industrial Committee and other leaders of Jackson and
Swain counties.
An international manufacturer of industrial products
is considering the Cherokee area as a location for a very
large modem plant. This firm, one of the largest
manufacturers in the United States, requested the labor
availability study in Western North Carolina after
considering location throughout the southeast and
midwest. The response to the survey will have a
significant bearing on their decision, according to
officials.
If the company decides to locate in the Cherokee
area, all residents of Western North Carolina will be
eligible for employment. The brand new modem facility
will offer good paying jobs with excellent fringe benefits
and advancement opportunities. Employment will be
primarily male although there will be some jobs for
women.
All persons interested in employment are urged to
secure an application form and return it by Saturday.
Applications are available at all North Carolina
Employment Security Commission offices or at the
Cherokee Council House.
Rev. Harold Orr is pictured above holding the old
mortgage of the Evangelistic Tabernacle as it bums during
ceremonies held Sunday. Don Simonds and Mrs. Orr are
pictured as they assist Rev. Orr.
Evangeiistic Tabernacie
Mortgage Burning He!d
The Evangelistic Tabemacie
received a dear deed for the
property as a Christmas Gift.
ft was presented to the
Evangelistic Tabernacle
Fellowship in a special service
Sunday Dec. 7 by pastor
Harold J. and Lois Orr. Being a
part of the property conveyed
to the Evangslistic Tabemacie,
fiied for registration on the 5th
day of December 1969.
Reverend Haroid J. and Mt*
Orr were among the happhut
of the iittie group to set Hre to
the o!d mortgage, after aM the
persecutions and
struggies of reaching thh
victorious moment.