Smoky Mountain
Times
ESTABUSWEO1887
Pubtished Weehty by The Franhtin Press, )nc.
JACK T. OWENS Publisher end Genera) Manager
GEORGE OWENS MANAGING EDITOR
LtNDAOGLE SECRETARY
84.12 One (1) Year in Swain County
ALLOTHER AREAS
1 Year 88 .18 6 Months 83.60
Second Ctass Postage Paid At
Bryson City, N. C. 28713
MANY THANKS FOR RE ELECUNG
ME TO SERVE AS YOUR MAYOR
FOR ANOTHER TERM
Mrs. Ellen Hyams
pd.po! adv
BELTONE
Hearing Aid
Counseior
TO HOLD FREE HEMMHO AiO
COHSULTATiOH
The Bennett Motor Court — Bryson City, N. C.
Wednesday, May i 2th - 9:00 AM to i! :00 AM
FREE BEHOME AM
TO BE GiVEN AWAY TO A HARD OF HEARiNG
PERSON iN WESTERN NORTH CAROUNA. NO
OBLiGATiON. COME !N AND REGiSTER.
We ere pteesed to announce that we have secured the
services of Consuitant Speciaiist Mr. W. L. McKee for
this Specie) AH Day Consuitation. Mr. McKee invites you
to come in for a free eiectronic hearing test, and
demonstration of the newest Beitone Hearing Aids.
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Latter To The Editor
Dear Editor:
We would like to express
our appreciation and thanks to
aii individual and
organizations of the Bryson City
area who helped during the
Peachtree Creek (Lands Creek)
fire inGreat Smoky Mountains
National Park which occurred
between April 17 and April 19.
The assistance received
was gratifying to the whole park
staff, but particularly to those
members on the fireline. We are
indeed grateful for the
manpower, for the food, for the
drinks, and for all aid which
was so generously provided.
Sincerely yours,
Keith Neilson
Superintendent
Obituary
MRS. FLORA JONES
WHITTIER-Mrs. Flora
Rogers Jones, 83, of Whittier,
died Wednesday in a Ciayton,
Ga. hospital.
Surviving are five
daughters, Mrs. Rixie Lettrel!
of Ciayton Mrs. Maggie Green
of Darrington, Was., Mrs. 11a
Mills and Mrs. Lillie Thompson,
both of Canton and Mrs. Delcie
Stiles of Moses Lake, Wash.;
two sons, Roy of Bryson City
and Robert Jones of Whittier;
five brothers, Ruble and
Joe, both of California, Walter
of Washington State,Frank of
Asheville and George Rogers of
Whittier; and 44 grandchildren.
Services weree held at 2
pjn. Friday in Wilmot Baptist
Church, of which she was a
member.
The Revs. Robert Parris
and Mae Bumgarner officiated.
Burial was in the Bumgarner
Cemetery at Wilmot.
Grandsons were pallbearers.
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THrayn Sex . . .
Well this past week Sarah and HIRAM SEZ had a
rather distinguished guests in our humble shack. He
is a very able young man who is rated as a scientist
for the FEDERAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION, in
Washington, D C.
The good Dr. (Ph D) has judst completed a visit
to Chicago where he was in conference with the
American Medical Assn, and especially their Dr.
Schiffman, Chief of the AMA's drug evaluation
division. That the visitor gave us a very thorough
education on drugs is to state the case mildy, matter
of face he gave HIRAM SEZ so much material that
we could never hope to get it aH in one article, so we
will condense it as best we can !et you our readers in
one some of the secrets or not-so-secret findings of the
A.M.A. as well as the F.D.A.
As a starter did you ever suspect that Americans
last year spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars
on various mouthwashes? That they spent a total of
$192,000,000 on so-called laxatives? That the nation's
aspirin bill came to a whopping $554,000,000? The
cough medicines of the non-prescription variety
soaked up another $556,000,000 and then there was
another $101,000,000 for stomach soothers, alkali
alkalizers, etc. and you get some idea of how come the
radio and the T V. can sustain such advertising as
they do for their stomach aids.
One other item he brought to us was a staggering
total of over $97,000,000 for foot powders and other
food pain killers. Now if you are so inclined you can
add all this up and arrived at a total that will stagger
the imagination as well as deflate the pocketbook. It
more than interesting to give you herewith the benefit
of some of the notes HIRAM SEZ took during the visit
On the above subject and it just might be well for you
and your family to ponder some of the following
information passed on to us:
1. Laxatives. Dr. Schiffman, head of the Drug
Evaluation Dept, of the A.M.A. has this to say "A
perfect example of how advertising has created a
need where none existed, laxatives rank with
mouthwashes as among the most useless phrmacy
items. Ninety per cent of people who take laxatives
don't need too. "
2. (Jomamation oi ingredients m com medicines.
Dr. Schifflin says that one would be far better off
taking an aspirin tablet along with a squirt of nasal
spray than you would taking a so-called twelve hour
cold tablet. He further states "medical experts dislike
combination drugs, because they fail to take into
account individual reactions to individual drugs"
Then there was the report to the FDA last year that
stated "We view the marketing of combination drugs
for the most part to be a a gimmick of the trade that
should be avoided wherever possible" So
next time you feel a cold coming on use that good
judgement that you have and remember what the
A.M.A. bvoards had to say about the remedies.
3. Now ever since I was a little shaver my old
granny used to run for the lard jar when one of us
got a bum, after the preliminaries were over she
would then apply tea leaves to the bum and to this day
day HERMAN S&5Z wiH^wear that it worked. But
let's see what the FDA and the AMA teams have to
say about burn ointments and creams. Probably the
only reason you feel better when you apply Ungentine
or Medi-Quick is because YOU THINK they are
helping. Matter of fact the team of medical Doctors
investigating these creations have stated "the
application of most local anesthetic cream
preparations may aggravate the injury or sensitize
skin and make the user allergic to the chemicals in
the lotion. "
4. Now most all who view T V. today or listen to
the radio are quite familiar with the many
mouthwashes and bad breath dispellers that are on
the air in the form of advertisements. Many claim
that their product kills germs on contact, that the
allay bad breath, that if he kisses you once he will kiss
you again, ad inifitum. Lets see what DRUG TOPICS
has to say in regards to these nostrums. "Most of
these non-prescription drugs are relatively harmless,
medical authorities agree, but they can be dangerous
to persons who are allergic to the ingredients and to
those with serious disease who use them to
mask pain and discomfort."
"ne of these preparations cure disease, they only
relieve the symptoms, some such as mouthwashews
and laxatives are virtually useless, a few like plain
aspirin are very useful in relieving pain."
5. Aspmn ana neaaacne taDiets etc. i\ow nere is a
sticker. Aspirin was first widely used in about 1899,
and to this day it is the best pain killer that can be had
without a doctor's prescription. The real name of
aspirin is ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, and believe it
or not ALL so-called pain relievers to this day consist
at least in part of plain aspirin. A federally funded
study of five headache preparations-Excedrin,
Anacin, Bufferin, Bayers and St. Josephs aspiring
which was concluded in 1962 read as follows: "There
are no important difference among the compounds
studied in rapidity of onset degree or duration of
analgesia " Thus it is conclusive that all are about as
alike as two bees in a sunflower, the cheapest is just
as effective as the most expensive, the difference
mainly being in the amount of advertising done by one
or the other.
6. Now we have given you some reports by the
medical profession, and to conclude here is one from
the American Dental Assn. Following studies by it's
Thereputic Council on mouth washes has this to say
"There is no convincing evidence that any
medicated mouthwash used as a part of a daily
regimen has thereaputic advantages over a simple
saline (salt) solution, or even water"
So there you have it, we could use the balance of
notes that we have accumulated along with copies of
some findings by committees etc. but nothing would
be gained . You can either believe the advertisers and
continue to load up with useless junk that will do you
little or no good or you can go to your doctor and get a
prescription that will accomplish what you the patient
desires most—to get well
"HIRAM SEZ this week: IT'S A SORT OF A
HABIT THESE SMOKY MOIUNTAIN, AND THEY
GET YOU WORSE THAN RUM, YOU GO AWAY,
AND SWEAR YOU'LL STAY, BUT THEY CALL
AND BACK YOU CO' y HIRAM SEZ
Swain CoMMfy
GRASSY BRANCH
Mr. and Mrs Maurice
Edwards and Mrs. Louise
Stephenson made a business
trip to WaynesviUe iaat
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Plant
have gone to Fort Lauderdale,
Fla., to attend the graduation of
their daughter, who is attending
nursing school.
A birthday dinner was
given for Mr. Pete Kiser,
Sunday. Twelve people were
present for the dinner. He
received many nice and useful
gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Brendle
have returned from a week's
visit with Mr. and Mrs. Luther
Moody of Gastonia.
Mr and Mrs. Dean Warlich
and Mr. and Mrs. Harley
Warlick. daughter, Kathy and
friends from WaynesviUe
with Mr. Mable Jenkins, Mr.
and Mrs. Pete Kiser, and other
relatives Sunday afternoon.
ALARKA
The Alaraka Homemakers
Extension Club met with Mrs.
Gail Barker on Monday, April
26 with nine members in
attendance. For the devotional,
Mrs. Barker read the 93rd
Psalm. The group joined in
singing "America". During the
business session, Mrs. Byrdall
Wiggins was selected as "Queen
For A Day" at the centennial
dinner to be held in June. Miss
Pansy Deal made the
announcement and gave a
demonstration on household
insects.
The hostess served
refreshments and the meeting
adjourned.
The dub will meet with
Mrs. Marjorie Cochran on May
24.
Rev. Fred Ledford, Jr. was
guest speaker at the Alarka
Baptist Church last Sunday
morning.
Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Reddick
of Gastonia visited with their
daughter, Mrs. Robert Dennis
Barker and family over the
weekend
Mrs. Poilie Buchanan of
Bryson City is spending some
time in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Cochran
Mr. and Mrs. John Cochran,
Mrs. Judy Queen and daughter,
Jill, visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Maurice Shuler and family of
Sylva, last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Mann Barker
and son, Dick, and Mrs. Leona
Medford enjoyed a cookout at
the Dennis Barker home last
Saturday afternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. Harrison
Brooks who have been spending
some time in Florida, are
visiting with relatives in this
community.
Mrs. Addie Cochran was
entertained at a birthday dinner
given by relatives and Mend at
her home last Sunday. She was
84 years old. Approximately ISO
people helped her celebrate.
After the dinner was served,
there was special singing in the
afternoon and a good time was
enjoyed by all who attended.
Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D.
Watson of Bryson City
announce the engagement of
their daughter, Karen, &
Raymond Cochran, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Cochran, also of
Bryson City.
Miss Watson is a student at
Swain County High School and
Mr. Watson is empioyed by the
N.C. State Highway
Department.
An August wedding it
planned.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIZZIE
COCHRAN, WHO PASSED AWEAY JUNE M,
1956
A precious loved one from us had gone,
The voice we ioved is stilled.
A place is vacant in the home
Which can never be filled.
Her smiling face and pleasant ways
Are a pleasure to recall.
She was kind to everyone,
And died loving us ail.
The pearly gates were opened,
And a gentle voice said "come,"
And with her goodbyes unspoken,
She gently entered home.
Mother you are not forgotten
Nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memory last,
We will remember three.
Children of Mrs. Lizzie Cochran
Bank Notice
Application of First Citizens Bank & Trust
Company, Smithfieid, Johnston County, N.C.
for authority to estabiish a branch in Down
town Bryson City, Swain County, N. C., has
been fiied with this office.
The action of the Commissioner of Banks
with respect to this appiication wit) be reviewed
at a hearing by the State Bank ing Commission
at its Reguiar Meeting to be he!d at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 19,1971, at 316 Motor Ve^
hicies Buiiding, Raieigh, N. C.
Ait interested persons wit! be heard.
FRANK L. HARRELSON
: Commissioner of Banks
Johnny Bench
wants your son tor the
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A
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