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FURNITURE FOR THE ENTIRE HOME AT BROWNING FURNITURE _ *" _____ % Bryson City Times The Only Newspaper Published in Swain County SOMMMWM ht YKTMY wi* VOL. LV NO. 23 BRYSON CITY, N. C, THURSDAY, JULY 30,1942 !J M A YEAR LOCAL SCHOOL MAM XAtAES C. f. SMAWHt HXXCWAL SWAIX X! Succeeds The Late J L. Dennis, Butts Elected At Almond * Following a mooting of the District i Wo. 1 School Board hold last night at 8 o'clock, Warren I+. La than, superin- , tendent of Swain county schools, an- ] nounced the election of O. F. Sum mer as principal of Swain High school. Mr. Summer, elected from ; among 25 other applicants for the ^ position made Vacant when James L. ' Dennis died of a heart attack on July 4. comes to Swain Hi school highly recommended by State school auth- ! orities. He is 38 years old, married and has one child. He has been prin cipal of the Highlands high school since 1929 and for two years prior taught in the same school. Mr. Sum mer is a Mason, and an elder in the Highlands Presbyterian church. He has served as president of the High lands Chamber of Commerce with a splendid record of achievements for his community. He is an under graduate of Newberry Cdllege and has done graduate work at the Universty of North Carolina. C. B BUTT# AT ALMOND Mr. La than also announced the eleotion of C. B. Butts as principal of the Almond high school. Mr. Butts is a graduate of Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C., and has done graduate work at Duke University. He is 38 years old, married and has one child, and is a member of the Baptist church. He has taught in the Gaffney, S. C., city schools, and since 1937 has been principal of Cleveland high school area, Madison, S. C. CARL 60ERGH 6!VES SWAM PWRLtNTYM STATE MA6AIME Those who have read Carl Goerch's weekly magazine, "The State", have enjoyed reading his long article on Swain county, which appeared in the issue of July 18. Goerch was in Bryson City on May 25, the day Federal court opened and almost without exception a few weeks after he visits a town of county you can read somethnig interesting about that section, as well as read the things you said to Carl, if you had the pleasure to do that for that is one thing that is hard to do. Carl is just like a flea on a hot stove when he is out on one of his many trips over the state. Just give him a word or hint and—BANG—there is a big story. Carl said that the editor of The Times told him about the beautiful scenery in Swain county. And this is why we say, just give Carl a hint and he is off. The writer doesn't remember having had time to tell Carl all this about Swain Co., but anyway, he got ti over just right. Thanks, Mr. Carl and The State, for your fine article and come back when you can stay longer, then we will give you enough for a full issue, or maybe you would prefer to carry it as a con tinued story. You are always wel come in Bryson City. Walker Seeks Asphalt For Soco-Cherokee Road J. C. Walker, division highway en gineer for the state highway and pub lic works commission, has filed ap plication with the bureau of public reads -for sufficient asphalt to com plete the surfacing of the Soco Gap road to Cherokee Indian Reservation. The road has already been graded and stone has been placed on it, Mr. Walker said. The contractor is now engaged in a general dressing up of the right of way. This is expected to take about three months. Volunteers For Red Cross Cutting And Sewing Needed All women who will volunteer to help cut garments for Red Cross are asked to be at the Presbyterian hut, cm Monday, August 3, at 2 o'clock. All women who will volunteer to sew bed shirts should call at the Farm Security Office in the courthouse. Finished garments may be return ed to Mrs. Bryson or Mrs. Black. Sweaters should be returned to Mrs. Caney Myers. BaM And Shope Creeks Closed To Fishermen, Other Streams Open Due to the targe number of fish :aught in Ball and Shope Creeks of the Standing Indian Cooperative Game Area it has been found necessary to :lose these two streams to all trout fishing for the remainder of the sea !on. Tins closure goes into effect mmediately. It is the policy of the State Game and Fish Commission, in :ooperation with the U. S. Forest Service, to regulate fishing on streams within the cooperative game manage nent areas in such a manner as to nsure perpetual good fishing and to prevent total exhaustion of fish in any dream. All other streams within he game areas on the Nantahala Na aonal Forest continue to be open on prescribed dates as advertised at the beginning of the season. Conservation War production strength oi the Na tion's farms was increased last year 3y application of AAA conservation materials far above those of any previous year. MTIZBRMtiiMH) )T HtESMEM TO SAVUUSCMP Warning that many shortages di rectly affecting the people lie ahead, President Roosevelt, Tuesday, made * general appeal for the fullest possi ble co-operatoin in the coming scrap talvage drive. The President asked that cellars, ettica and backyards be ransacked for bid metal, rubber and rags and that waste fats be turned in at meat mark ets, and in case of doubt whether a particular article would be of help to the war effort, he said the citizen should assume if was needed, adding that it prObably was. Mr. Roosevelt said that the scrap salvage drive is an opportunity for every individual to take a personal part in the war effort. The people generally realize the seriousness of the situation, the President said, but tt has not made an impact on the lives bf many. Big Chief WaHdngstick Is Favorite At Jackson Fort Jackson, S. C., July 28.—naa r)e been born a few generation earlier, ie'd probably be uttering bloodcurd jng yells as he chased the elusive deer or buffalo on the back of a fleet footed pony. But such were not in the cards for Fort Jackson's Big Chief Walkingstick, full-blooded American [ndian from Cherokee, N. C. And so today Chief Walkingstick LS lookng forward to accompanying the droanng of an aircraft engine and lorpping highly explosive "eggs" on tiis "tribe" to take part in the biggest scrap an Indian has ever taken part in "Five of us came down together", remmented the keen-eyed rookie. 'Three have been shipped out." Then pointing to n soldier in a nearby chow tine. "There's my buddy now." Joseph George, recently from the Reservation, also seemed anxious to tift a few scalps for Uncle Sam. More soft spoken than his stockeir bult buddy, the rookie explained that he wasn't sure just where, his army career would lead him. I'm too new yet to know just what I want. I am sure the placement men here will be able'to fit me in. I'd like to stick with the Big Chief if possible." Two Weeks Training Union Courses Ends The two weeks' Training Union course given at the First Baptist church closed with the Sunday even ing service. The first week was given over to conferences and promotion work. Each night of the second week study courses led by the four young work ers sent out by the State-wide Baptist Training Union, were enjoyed by the members of the church. Mr. Cline Ellis, one of the leaders, spoke Sunday night. Mr. C. W. Sparks is director of the local Train ing Union. __ t— Adolph, Benito end Hirdhito jw _the three blind mice. Make ST them run with ten percent of your ineome in War Bonds every pay day. STATE COLLEGE OFFERS SHORT COURSES !M TECHN!CALTRAM!M6 Raleigh, July 27.—War work is de manding an increasing number of men and women with technical train ing, Director Edward W. Ruggles of the College Extension Division re ported today in announcing opening for more students in several govern ment-financed short courses at N. C. State College. Training is available for additional men and women in aircraft sheet metal and machine shop work and for additional men students in elec trical welding, Ruggles said. The aircraft sheet metal course lasts six weeks and the other courses from 19 to 12 weeks. Classes are conduct ed eight hours daily five days each week. With the exception of students' sub sistence, all expenses of the course are paid by the Federal government. Upon satisfactory completion of a course, the student is prepared to ac cept a job in government or indus trial work essential to the victory ef fort Calls for trained men and wom en fay exceed the supply, with air craft plants and shipyards clamoring for all the trained help they can get "This is a wonderful opportunity for untrained men and women to learn a trade which will benefit them thru out their lives," Director Ruggles com mented^ ''Most of those completing our courses are placed immediately in war work paying from $50 to $100 weekly." Hundreds of men and women have been placed in vital war work after completing defense courses at State College. Ruggles said anyone interested in enrolling should apply to his office immediately. Vacancies are limited in each course. LMNPRNMi TERMS BtVEN TR!0 FOR STOREBREAMMG Two years in State's prison at hard labor was the sentenced pronounced by Judge Don F. Phillips on three defendants in court here Tuesday. The trial of the four defendants, charged with storebreaking, took up most of Tuesday's session. The three defendants, James Arn old Crisp, of Judson; Edward Cannon and Leroy Abernathy, of South Caro lina, were sentenced. The fourth de fendant, 16 years of age, was gven a suspended sentence and ordered to live the next five years in the custody of his mother and help his younger brothers and sisters. ^ Sheriff Martin and other officers arrested the four men last month after they were reported to have taken the safe from C. O. Jenkins' store at Judson and carried it up Panther Creek for eight miles where it was hidden in laurel bushes. They also admitted taking cigarettes, pocket knives, and other merchandise from the store. The safe contained a large number of securities, but the men could not open it. After their arrest by Sheriff Martin two of the men took him to the hideout. Lotus Brotners m Write Relatives Mrs. C. R. Medford has recent word from her brothers who are serving in the U. S. armed forces. Private Fred Lollis writes that he is well and get ting along fine. He left Raleigh July 14 and arrived at San Diego, Calif., on the 18th. He writes that he has taken his examination and shots. Fred is the son of the late Mr. Tom and Mrs. Laura Lollis. His address—care Plantoon —J-l, Recruit Depot M. C. B., San Diego, Calif. Arthur Lollis, who has been in the service for two years, is stationed at Fort' Jackson. He was recently pro moted from sergeant to staff sergeant in the Coast Guard Service. He is the son of Mrs. Tom Lolis and the late Mr. Lollis. Garbage A survey of the nation's garbage pile shows that the waste totals 302 pounds a year for each person in 412 cities having an aggregate population of 53,000,000. Six Local Boys Left Tuesday For NY A Weiding Coarse At Wilmington Frank Wright, Ray Seay, Clyde Russell Morris, T. D. Reece and Clint White, all local boys, left Tuesday from Asheville by bus for Wilmington where they have been enrolled in the NYA welding school. The boys will be elgiible for well paying defense jobs when their course is completed. Miss Inez Calhoun, in charge of re cruiting boys for this course, said yes terday that another bus will leave in two weeks and if there are other boys Interested in taking this course they should see her at the courthouse on Friday and Saturday morning. YOOMO MEN HAVE B!0 CHANCE TO ADVANCE !NU.S. ARMY A!H CORPS Swain county young men between the ages of 18 and 26 who want to become aviation cadets in the Army Air Corps now may enlist through the iocal Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The V. F. W. is prepared to give candidates preliminary physical and mental tests and correct minor physi cal defects, also to assist candidates, through the cooperation of the local school authorities to "refresh up" on subjects they may be "rusty" on. This program is authorized by the State V F. W. with all expenses paid for the applicant including transporta tion for final examination. We want a corps of 25 cadets, and all persons interested to be present at our first meetnig next Monday night, August 3, at the courthouse in Bryson City, at 830 P. M. * While intraining the Aviation Cadet receives $75.00 per month and all ex penses together with a paid up $10,000 insurance polcy. If the cadet quali fies as a 2nd lieutenant, he receives $245:08 par munHi With a bonus of $500 per yearns service at discharge. Remember: Monday night, 830, at courthouse. Civilian Defense Office Opened In Courthouse McKinley Edwards, chairman of Civilian Defense in Swain county, has announced that an office with a full time secretary is now in the court house, occupying the room formerly occupied by the draft board. Mrs. Iva Francis is in charge of the office. Mr. Edwards has apponited Gardner Woodard Cordinator of the Swain county office. Mr. Woodard will go to Chapel Hill for a special course in Civilian Defense work before organ izing the work here. HONS CLUB TO TAKE ACTWEPART !N 0. S. 0. OR!YE The Bryson City Lions Club agreed, it their meeting Monday night, to nake a special effort to make the UJS.O. drive 100 percent successful. The Lions have heretofore taken a lead in charitable causes and feel that a successful UJS.O. drive will help us to show the boys who have been wounded in action and their families^ that America at home is willing to do her part in consideration of the sac rifices the boys themselves have made. President G. D. Franks is leading the club into one of the most bene ficial and prosperous eras that Bry son City Lionism has ever experi enced. He and the Lions Club urge every individual citizen to put their should^ to the wheel and help Swain county to lead the nation in the US.O. drive in donations per capita. WPA Office Closed, Weaver Goes With TVA i —————— John C. Weaver, project super visor for WPA in Swain and Graham counties for the past two years or more, announced today that he has resigned the WPA position and ac cepted a positoin with the C & M Division of TVA on the Fontana pro ject. Mr. Weaver stated that the WPA office here has 'been closed, but projects now underway will con tinue. The only WPA project now in this county is a sanitation job with 18 men at work. The new courthouse job in Graham county has not been completed, he said. His successor, if any, has not been named. Recent Adverse War News Emphasizes He Grim Hard Task Facing AM Americans There probably aren't many people in the United States who are still naive enough to think that this is go ing to be a war easily won—a war won without great sacrifice at home and on the field of battle. ''If there are any so naive, last week's news must have gone a long way toward making them realize the sort of war we are really in. Last week brought news from the armed forces, from the field of trans portation and the vital field of ma terials and supply which served to underline the grim, hard task before us all. The Office of War Informa tion released the total casualties suf fered by our armed forces since hos tilities broke out. The figure stood at 44,143 soldiers, sailors, marines, coast guardsmen, and members of the Philippine Scouts, killed or wounded or missing—many of those missing are believed prisoners of the Japs—and their sacrifice emphasizes the petti ness of those who complain of re strictions on our normal lives at home. Here at home our one concern must be, as it has been since Pearl Harbor, to see that every bit of material we spare goes to make weapons for our troops and that there are trains enough and trucks enough and ships enough to take these weapons where they are needed. This great task may be sub-divided into three main jobs—the job of sup plying materials or our factories, a job which includes the important work of salvage and saving—the job of production, a job which enlists all the energies oi a vast ana constantly growing army of American crafts men—and the job oi transportation. Let us see what progress we have made as of today with each of these jobs. MATERtALS AND SALVAGE — PRODUCTION REACHES NEW RECORD The War Production Board last week moved once more to assist the flow of critical war materials to those points in our industrial system where they are most needed. Because of changes in the Priority System WPB from now on will know the supply and requirement situation so well that the most important needs of our fighting men may be met as they develop. This is tremendously im portant, because we no longer have mrMingh to go around, we must put the weight of our production where it is most needed. 'Production itself booms along to record heights. Scarcely a day goes by but what the men who make steel report to War Production Drive Headquarters that they have smashed another record. From the great steel centers of the Eastern industrial tri angle, from the Middle West, and from the Pacific Coast, Labor-Man agement Committees send in produc tion reports which a few short months ago—seven and a half months ago— would have seemed unbelievable. A single plant, The Ashland, Kentucky, Division oi the American Rolling Mill ! (Continued to page 4) LOCAL ROTANAMS HEAR D!S. GOVERMCR ATTHURMAYMEETM6 Dr. Green Spoke On Rotary's Contribution To Civiiizatia* "Rotary's Contributions to Civiliza tion," was the expansive topic of the talk by Dr. Green before the Inca! Botarians at the regular dinner meet ing last Thurs., at 7:30. In this talk he pointed^out especially the contribu tions that Rotary and similar organi zations will be able to make in the rebuilding of the world after the wan. In his introducion he traced But contributions that America as a na tion has made to the progress of civilization, and upon which the philosophy of Democracy is based and has developed. "These are America to the rest of the world," he pointed out, "and they are America to those of us who stop to think. America hae emphasized peace ^religious toleration, votes for all, a welcome for all corner^ and a diffusion of well-being for everyone. These five things the late President Eliot of Harvard described as America's major contributions. "But they me true for the future as well as for the past. They are the basis of a glowing patriotism. They are essentially moral, for be neath each lies a strong ethical senti ment, a strenuous moral and social purpose. These make our Democracy, and by them we teach the world. Sn today we face the task of preserving a country where such achievements are possible. We have a two-fold job: to win the war, and to win the war after the war. The latter will he war against poverty, injustice, and bate—the very qualities out of which wars are bom. "At least five things Rotarians will contribute and teach others to con tribute. The very genius of Rotary makes these contributions possible. We must insist on a just peace for aiL We must see that religious liberty becomes an universal possession. We must see to it that all men have a voice in the government under which they live. We must be allowed to go and come about the world with no fear of molestation, sharing with oth ers the good things we have and shar ing with them the art and literature and life that they enjoy. We must help all the world to live happily and in good health for the good of alL '"These things are not impossible. They must be universal. We no long er live unto ourselves. But helpfully making ourselves part of a new day, we shall be instruments for the build ing of a new world. An in that new world war will be less likely, and peace will have a firmer basis, and truth and righteousness will be real and not superficial. To such tasks the true Rotarian dedicates himself gladly and nobly." This was Dr. Green's first visit to Bryson City, which he stated he had looked forward to with much pleas ure. He expressed himself as being delighted with our little city and also said that he plans to come back again and stay longer. He was entertained in the home of President Warren L Lathan while herd. Jack CordeU At Fort Benning Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cordell have received word from their son, Jack Cordell, that he has been transferred fipm Fort Walters, Mineral Wells, Texas, to Fort Benning, Ga. Jack is taking the cooking course with the army and the Fort Benning school is said to be one of the best the Army maintains. — ;: —; <****^ Local Men Going To Pearl Harbor Job James Cordell and Kenneth Man will leave Sunday for the west coast from where they will sail for Peart Harbor. These men have accepted work with the Utah Construction company on a naval base job at Pearl Harbor. . Rail Official Dies Otis B. Price, 44, assistant genera! passenger agent of the Southern Rail way system, died from a heart attack at his Asheville home Monday evening at 8:30. Mr. Price had complained of not feeling so well Monday after noon before leaving his office.
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