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The Smoky Mountain Times Voiume 87 - Number 33 - Bryson City, North Caroiina - Thursday, May 13, 1971 1871 Swain County Centennia) Year 1971 Date Huddteston New ftmes Editor Dale Huddleston , a retired Marine Major was named this week as editor of The Smoky Mountain Times. He replaces George Owens who was editor for the past three years. The announcement was made this week by Jack Owens, publisher of the newspaper. "We are very fortunate and pleased to have this well rounded, community mjnded man at the head of ^the Times," Owens saicl. -T am satisfied that Daks n&Hl produce a newspaper that the people of Swain County will be proud of." A native of Pickett County, Tennessee, Huddleston has lived in Swain County for over two years and been very active in community affairs. He is president of the Swain County Heart Association, fund-raising chairman for the Swain ^County Chapter of the American Red Cross, member of the Swain County Advisory Board Planning Committee, member of the Regional Advisory Board of Planned Parenthood of Western North Carolina and is currently completing ^editorship of the Historical booklet for the Centennial [celebration. Huddleston enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1936 and was with the initial waves of Marines that landed on Guadalcanal in 1942. As a result he was wounded \md spent a year in a hospital. He entered the Marine Corps guided Missiles program in 1948 and received a commission to 2nd ^Lieutenant during the Korean war. The last nine years of his service career he spent as project officer for REDEYE, a man-portable, shoulder-launched, infra-red guided anti-aircraft ""^missile for protection of the infantry troops against low-flying airplanes. He prepared the first Marine Corps operation manual for this project. Huddleston received many citations and commendations for service in research , engineering, T development and testing of USMC missiles. ^ He is married to the former Maxine Walls of the Almond Section of Swain County.They are both members of the Frst Baptist Church and reside at Bryson City. Queen's Contest Ru!es Exp!ained The Queen's Contest is underway! The Rogers Co. director , Mr. Eyman, explained the details of the ^odMest to an enthusiastic group ladies last Thursday night in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Any (me between the ages of 16 and 96 and a ysident of Swain County or works in Swain County, is eligible to become the Centennial Queen. Each ^SQgtestant will sell coupons to the centennial pageant, "The Mountain Man" in order to obtain points in thecontest. The coupons that the Queen's contestants are selling will cost (1.25. Actual trade value of these coupons will be (1.50. Qterefore by purchasing a .Coupon from your favorite ^ queen's* contestant, your savings will amount to 25 cents per ticket. This coupon can be exchanged for 1 adult or 2 children's tickets at Centenniai Headquarters beginning May M. The price of an adult ticket at the gate wiii be $1.&0. Each candidate will receive 1,000 votes for each coupon sold. The queen's contestant securing the greatest number of votes will be chosen SwainCounty Centenniai Queen. The next six top princess's with the greatest number of votes will serve as members of the Court of Honor, giving Swain County a total of six princess's and a lovely Centennial Queen. The contest will close on June 3 at 7:00 pjn. Buy your coupon now and help out your favorite queen's contestant. Remember you save yourself money in the process! County Urged To Sue U.S. WAYNESVILLE-The North Carolina and Tennessee National Park Commission urged Swain County Monday to go ahead with its plans to bring court action against the federal government to honor a legal commitment to build a road around the southern border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At the same time, the two groups agreed that the federal government cannot legally dose or phase out U S. 441 through the park as recently proposed by National Parks Service Director George Hartzog. Meeting in joint session here, the Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains Park Commission and the N.C. National Park, Parkway and Forests Development Commission voted unanimously to back Swain County's stand. "We wish," the resolution said, "to encourage the Swain County Board of Commissioners to pursue its previous announced intention tubring court action against the National Park Service to honor the 1943 contract, and that the board proceed immediately." The 1943 contract, made between the Park Service and Swain County and the State of North Carolina, called for the construction of a park road hem Bryson City to Fontana in exchange for 44,000 acres of Swain County land. Swain County turned over the land for inclusion in the Groat Smokies Park, but thus far the federal government has built wily five miles of the road. Six years ago the Park Service proposed a trans Centennia) Caravan The Centennial Caravan will journey to Waynesville - on Sunday,May 16,at l:00p jn. to complete the first df three scheduled trips in May. The purpose of the trips is to advertise Swain County's up coming centennial festivities. Everyone is invited to take part end for those who cannot furnishtheirown transportation, cars will be provided. The group will leave hma Centennial Headquarters on Library Hill at 1:00 p.m. and should arrive in the outskirts of Waynesville at about 2:30 p.m. There, they will be met by the Mayor of Waynesville and a police escort and travel into town to dine at a local restaurant. Everyone is urged to participate. The only requirement to join the goup is pint the participant be dressed m centennial costume and willing to have a good time Come out Sunday and help your community advertise our centennial and insure its success! Weekty Devotiona! Today let us look at the word, "joy". My, what a happy wordMPsalms 126:5 says, "They that show In tears shall reap in joy." In John 15, Jesus tells his disciples to keep His commandments, abide in His love, that their joy might be full. Paul spoke in Acts 20 about his afflictions and bonds and he said he did not count any of these things important, even his life, that he might finish his course with joy My prayer today is that by the grace of. (lod, I finish my course with joy. I hope it's yours, also. mountain road from Bryson City to Townsend, Tenn., in iieu of the Bryson City-Fontana Road, and Swain County and North Carolina agreed to this. But the offer was hardiy made when the Park Service withdrew it In recent months, the Park Service has proposed that a road be built around the park and that U S. 441, the only road through the park, be closed or phased out. Swain County has insisted all along that the Park Service take one of three courses: 1. Build the new trans mountain road from Monteith Branch to Townsend. 2. Or fulfill the original 1943 agreement by finishing the Bryson City-Fontana Road. 3. Or return the 44,000 acres of land to Swain County. Recently the Swain County Board of Commissioners voted to lying court action against the federal government if none of these courses was agreed to and asked the state's attorney general to prepare such action. Former U S. Sen. Hubert S. Walters of Morristown, Tenn., chairman of the Tennesee Park Commission, said that although his state was not a party to the 1943 agreement, "We are wholly in sympathy with Swain County and North Carolina and support your stand. "There's been enough talk," Walters said. "There's a Hegal contract and it should be honored without further talk." ' Julian Morton of Knoxville, a member of tne Tennessee Commission, said mat me smoxy Mountain Conservation Association which played a part in the establishment of the park "backs the Townsend-Bryson City Road and opposes closing or phasing out of U S. 441." Walters pointed out that both Tennessee and North Carolina in turning over the highway to the Park Service in 1951 stipulated that it would never be closed to the public. Northwestern Bank Lowers Loan Rates The Northwestern Bank of Bryson City announced today a reduction in their consumer loan rates. Consumer loans apply to home improvement loans, automobile loans and direct personal loans. The announcement was made by Bill Henson , vice president of the local bank. Henson stated that the reduction of rates is due to the easing money market. Firms Receive Safety Awards Three Bryson City firms received certificates honoring them for safety achievements made during 1970 at the annua! Safety Awards Banquet in Asheville last Friday night. Certificates were awarded to jidustries which had no lost time accidents for the period covered. North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Frank Crane, assisted by other representatives of the Department of Labor, presented the awards. These Bryson City firms were among 156 in Western North Carolina to receive the awards. Certificates were presented to Fairlane Sportswear Inc., for the third consecutive year, and Consolidated Furniture Industries and Heritage Quilts received first year awards. H^E,4 7WER Tuesday, May 4, Sunny. Low 24, high 67. Wednesday May 5, cloudy with intermittent rain. Low 38, High 71. Thursday, May 6, scattered showers. Low 49, high 67. Friday, May 7, sunny. Low 54, high 78. Saturday, May 8, sunny. Low 52, high 79. Sunday, May 9, sunny with early morning fog. Low 42, high 76. Monday, May 10, sunny. Low 40, high 80. "I don't see how the Park Service can evade these contracts and dose the road," Walters said. The two commissions entered into the record a letter from Sen B. Everett Jordan of North Carolina to Hartzog concerning proposed restrictions on U S. 441. Jordan's letter, dated April 29, said the closing = of the road or phasing it out "would first of all, appear to repudiate the understanding under which the states of North Carolina and Tennessee provided the right of way for the highway at the time of its construction. "Of equal importance," Jordan added, "is the fact that at least initially, it would further compound the inustice done to the State of North Carolina and to Swain County through the government's failure to satisfy the 1943 contract under which land was provided for establishment of the Great Smoky Park." Frank Brown of Cullowhee, N.C. Park Commission chairman, pointed out that the original road was built and paid for by the states of North Carolina and Tennessee. "He federal government," he said, "didn't spend one cent on the original road across the Smokies." Posta! Rates To increase Postmaster Harold Davis said today that increases in most postage rates will take effect May 16 as the new United States Postal Service begins its task of achieving seif sufficiency as required by the Postai Reorganization Act. Mr. Davis noted that general postage rates have not been increased since 1967 what Congress passed what was to beome its finallegislative act in this respect. He pointed out that, earlier, requests for rate increases were proposed to Congress in 1969 by both President Johnson and President Nixon. In addition, President Nixon proposed an increase again in 1970, although none of the proposed increases was acted upon by Congress. Mr. Davis explained that the new increases-authorized on a temporary basis until the newly created Postal Rate Commission can make recommendations to the Governors of the Postai Service on permanent changes - will raise first-class letter rates from 6 to 6 cents an ounce, and airmail letter rates from 10 to 11 cents an ounce. Post cards will go from 5 to 6 cents each and airmail post cards will go from 6 to 9 cents each. The increases will be borne more by business than individuals, the postmaster pointed out, since about 75 per cent of the first class and airmail is from commercial mailers. In addition to increases in first-class rates, second and third class willalsogo up on May Chamber Of Commerce Seeks New Members The Swain County Chamber of Commerce is conducting its annual campaign for 1971 members. It is reported that the response has been good. If you have not been contacted or have neglected to get your dues in, it is suggested that this be done soon. The membership dues are $25.00. If you desire to be listed in the brochure, there is an additional charge of $10.00. Be sure and include your message for the brochure listing. It should be emphasized that the work of the Chamber of Commerce is accomplished through the efforts of a concerned group of volunteers. These individuals, devoid of self-interests, are dedicated to the promotion of our county and town, their industries, businesses, and people. Let's help them help us. Any questions concerning the Chamber of Commerce should be directed to Mrs. Ilia Ferguson, President. 16. However, the Ml Increases proposedby the Postal Service will not be put Into effect on a temper ary basis, in second ahd third class, since the reform legislation contemplates that such increases be phased over 5 years - or ten years for nonprofit organizations - provided Congress appropriates the necessary funds to ease the transition to full rates. ^ Because of the phasing provision, the increases to become effective May 16 for second and third-class will generally be only one fifth of the total increase which has been proposed by the Postal Service No changes are made in the rates for parcel post, which is the principal component of fourth-class class mail However, initial increases will be made in the "booh rate" which is classified as fourth class. me new temporary rates also make changes in other postage rate categories and special service fees, such as special delivery and registered mail. The Postal Service advised the public in February that it intended to make the temporary increase if the Postal Rate Commission did not make the recommended decision within 90 days of the request by the Postal Service. Recently the Rate Commission confirmed that it will not be able to make a decision within the 90 days, and Sunday, May 16, was selected as the date on which the rates would become effective. When the domestic changes ;o into effect, thewre will be conforming increases in letter rates to Canada and Mexico. Ciean-Up Underway In conjunction with the Mayor's Proclamation on "Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Week", the Town of Bryson City and County of Swain have initiated an overall Clean-Up Program with "Operation Mainstream" workers. Roadways and ditch lines have been back cleaned from Birdtown and Whittier through Bryson City and West tc Almond. A concentrated trash and brush collection within the City Limits on back streets and vacant lots began Monday of this week. People having debris and brush to be hauled off are isked to call the Town Office and a truck will be sent as quickly as possible. Centennia! Attire Left to right: Alice Young, Helen Gibson, Betty Carlson, Eudora Gunn, and Mayor Ellen Hyams. These ladies were a part of the group of Bryson City Business and Professional Women in attendance at the district meeting at Lambuth Inn recently. They reportedly attracted more than casual attention with their Centennial attire. Danny Myers Danny Myers Tapped For Phi Beta Kappa Danny Allen Myers of Bryson City, is one of 164 University of North Carolina students tapped for membership in Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's highest scholastic honorary, in ceremonies at Chapel Hill on Tuesday, May 4. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Buyers of Bryson City, . He has been a student at the University since September 1967 and is now a senior . He is majoring in Chemistry at UNC and plans a career in medicine. At UNC, he has been active in Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Phi Alpha, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Resident Advisor Program, and has been a Morehead Scholar. Broyhit) Home To Open May 16 Humphrey Browning and Paul Breedlove, Ccmty Chairmen, announce ^he opening of the BrpymnHmne near Waynesviiie, N.C. on Sunday, May 16, beginning at 3 pm. The Broyhill Home is the Baptist Childrens Home for Western North Carolina. 24 children will be moving into the two cottages that are completed as soon as school is out. As soon as funds are available two additional cottages will be built and Mr. Browning has stated that we already have a waiting list of WNC children who will more than Oil all four cottages. Should anyone wish to share inr this ministry to homeless children please contact Mr. Browning or Mr. Breedlove and they will be happy to receive your contribution. "1 assure you that ail money given will be used in the < cottages at thel Mi* Browning aay^ stated that there are a" of other ways in may contribute such aa: furnishings, equipment, garden supplies, clothing, etc. H &ou would like additional information on these Mr. Browning or Mr. Breedlove will be happy to furnish you with details. ouiAty B S&e The Swain Col chairmen invites all people who have a&iMMy contributed and all interested friends to drive out & Waynesville next Sunday, May 16 to the open house. To get ter the Home, turn off the Expressway at Jones Cove Road exit and go to its end and you will be at Broyhill Hemes. Swain Farmers Get He!p With Pianting Swain tomato fanners hope that spring is here. The arrival today of 28,500 tomato plants from Alabama started some of our farmers off on another crop of trellised tomatoes. Setting piants in the past has been a job for lots of people, but with the use of the tractor drawn plant setter this part of tomato production is much easier. Farmers Irvin Clark and Maynard Brown use this machine and Mhe the results they get. They say that plants seem to live better, plus getting the job done much faster. These imported plants are a start, many others are grown locally. This high income crop offers tremenduous income potential to people who are interested in intensive fanning. Ptanting He!p The above machine is being used by Irvin Ciark and Maynard Brown of Deep Creek to plant tomatoes over an approximate three-acre acrea. The men in (he rear of (he machine, James Clark and Robbie Conley, feed the plants to the machine which waters them and plants them.
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