SPECIAL SESSION OF LEGISLATURE ENDS • s ._ Unemployment Insurance Act Passes Both Houses In Minimum Time The sptcial session of the North Car olina General Assembly adjourned sine die Wednesday, after passing the act enabling the state to fiartlclpate in the federal unemployment Insurance act. Only one other bill was taken up dur ing the session, that of allowing the University of North Carolina to Issue bonds for its share of the money need ed to match PWA grants for an ath letic building and women's dormitory at Chapel Hill. Representative Pat Klimey from Transylvania county is expected to re turn to Brevard Thursday after at tending the six day session which con vened last T/iursday, and made a record for its brevity. Under provisions of the bill North Carolina will come under the provisions of the federal act. and the moneys col lected from state businesses will go into the state insurance fund instead of to the federal government. The new law provides— 1. A tax of .9 per cent on the 1936 pay rolls of employers of eight or more persons. 2. No tax on salaries of employes. 3. A three-man commission to ad minister the act, composed uf two per sons appointed by the Governor and the State Commissioner of Labor serv ing ex-offtclo. (Salaries of the appoin tive members would be fixed by the Governor with the approval of the council of state. 4. Payments ranging from $5 to $15 a week. 5 A tax of 1.8 per cent on the 1937 pay rolls of employers of eight or more persons and 2.7 per cent for the year 193S and each year thereafter. 6. The establishments of a special fund to handle unemployment compen sation payments. Few 1937 Tags Sold To Transylvania Car Owners on First Day — Only 18 auto license plates were sold by the local branch of the Carolita Motor Club on Tuesday, first day the new tugs went on sale, Mrs. Mary Jane McCrary reports. All automobiles and trucks must have the new 1»37 tags after December 31 the state department has ruled, and they may be used at any time before then. Kueh person purchasing an automo bile license is being handed a card de signed to help the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads and the North Carolina State Highway and Public Works com mission in making a broad planning survey In the interest of all motorists. The success of the survey depends largely upon the interest and coopera tion of the general public. It was said. The state has printed 500,000 of the cards, and they are simple to fill out. When filled out, the cards, mailed postage free, go to the Bureau of Public Road3 of the U. S. Department of Agriculture at ltalelgh. The survey consists simply of as sembling facts about highway income, highway conditions, highway service and highway costs, and attempting to do the logical things which these facts indicate to be most advisable in the public interest. It is directed to the end that a definite and economically advis able long range highway improvement program may be established. Bennett At Kiwanis John Bennett, head of the Bible de partment at Brevard College, will be guest speaker at the Thursday meeting of Brevard Kiwanis clul). which meets at the England home at noon. An add ed extra feature will be a turkey din ner which Mrs. Harris has planned. Episcopal Services "Preparation for Christmas” will be sermon topic of St. Philips Episcopal church Sunday morning at the tl o'clock hour. Holy Communion will be observed at 8. and Church School at 10. The Rev. Harry Perry, rector, re quests that all contributions for the Christmas cheer fund be brought by members at the morning service. The church has been allotted a quota of 18 children and 10 adults by the central Christmas Cheer agency. Christmas Lights Not Be Loaned To Anyone Multi-colored lights which were strung in the uptown section last week are adding considerable to the general feeling of "Christmas Cheer” in Bre vard. and several of the stores have joined in making the evenings uptown a gala affair. The lights were strung last week from the Clemson Theatre, up Main street, and on Broad, and added to this is the complete whiteway lights burning night ly Business men of the town underwrote the expense of lighting the colored strands, and the purchase of additional equipment necessary. The Brevard Ki wanis club took the lead in bringing about the lighting, and a committee composed of Jerry Jerome and W. D. Gash report that there was, no trouble in securing the proper cooperation of the business houses. It is plan of the committee for the Kiwanis club to store the lights and fix tures after the holiday seasons are over, and an order will be made by the club at the meeting this week, prohibit ing the loan of the lights, which ac counted for much breakage and loss. Christmas Greens On Sale For Needy A wide assortment of Christmas greenery and decorative material is on hand at the "Cheer Fund Agency” on Main street, next door to the Canteen, and people who desire to purchase such material may do so at their "own price” and at the same time assist in providing cheer for needy families of the county. The evergreens, including holly, mis tletoe. turkey brush, balsam, and Christ mas trees, are being furnished by NY.V students, and citizens interested in the work, and funds derived from the sale will be used i.i the basket fund. Ashworth Rites Held Saturday Afternoon Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from Brevard Baptist church for Edward Ashworth, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ashworth, of Bre vard. The body of the young lad was found Friday afternoon near the Standard Oil company plant in the Depot section, by Joberry McJunkin. A part of the head had been shot away, presumably on Tuesday afternoon, when the young lad was iast seen. A coroner's Inquest, after hearing ev idence in the case Monday morning, ren dered a verdict that the youth had died from effects of a shotgun wound, in flicted by his own hand. A gun which he had borrowed from Walter Ledbetter to go rabbit hunting with, was lying beside the body when It was found. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ashworth, one sister, Ruth Elane, and one brother, Earl. The Rev. J. H. Brendall had charge of the funeral services at the church following which the body was interred at Oak Grove cemetery, North Brevard. Fred Johnson, A. B. Zachary, N. A. Miller. Homer Israel, Albert Lawrence, and M. D. Holden acted as pallbearers, and Paul Bowen, W. L. Hollingsworth, Coy Compton, J. E. Wuters, W. H. Bent ley, Bill Bradley, John Green, and John Fanning as honorary. The following had charge of the flow ers: Rachel Hamlin, Helen Fullbright, Beatsie Moore, Juanita Ward, Christine Miller, and Mrs. A. J. Beddlngfleld. Os borne-SImpson Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Christmas Dinners To Be Served At Schools Numerous donations have been made during the past week for the Christmas dinners and party to be given the chil dren at the three school lunch rooms in the county, operated at Brevard, Ros man and Pisgah Forest. The following have contributed in cash or supplies: Mrs. J. T. McGehee, generous cash donation, Mrs. H. J. Bradley, Mrs. C. L. Newland, Mrs. Avery Case, Mrs. T. J. Wilson, Mrs. H. M. Miller, Mrs. O. Duclos, Mrs. George Shu ford. Mrs. Ervin Galloway, Mrs. J. B. Petitt, Mrs. Gus Gillespie. Mr. and Mrs. Futrell, Lewis Osborne, Mrs. John Hud son, Mayor A. H. Harris, Mrs. Jesse Pickelsinter, Mrs. Beverly Trantham, W. C. Austin, Mrs. Eck Sims, Otto Alexan der, Mrs. A. O. Kitchen. Lem Brooks. Mrs. Roscoe Nicholson, Orville Simpson. C. M. Douglas. R. F. Tharp. Mrs. Mac Allison, Will Hunt, Miss Alma Trow bridge. Mrs. Allle Wilson. Louis Vaselou. Around 300 children in the three schools will be served Christmas dinners on Friday of this week, for which occa sions plans are being made by Miss Clayton, supervisor, and her helpers for elaborate celebrations, with bountiful chicken dinners, place cards, candles, Christmas trees and little gifts for each child. Warden Case Takes Queer Tun Whitaker Shot By His Own Gurf Warden Joe Whitaker, of the Mill* River section, died from a shot that was fired from his own pistol, according to a statement issued by officers in Hen dersonville, Saturday. Ballistic experts In Washington, who examined the bullet Which caused Whit aker's death early Sunday morning, November 16, state emphatically that the game warden's death was dealt from his own pistol. There had been reports circulating here and elsewhere to the effect that a prominent local man's gun had been used In the killing, and one arrest had been made In Transylvania In the mat ter, although the man arrested was being held temporarily on another charge—that of carrying a concealed weapon. The case Is far from solved, officers In Hendersonville stated the first of this week, and they expect tc continue to work until they have reached a satis factory answer to the query of: "Who killed, Joe Whitaker?” or run down ev ery possible clue. Ex-Sheriff Tom Wood was active in the Investigation which seemed near culmination just a few days before he went out of office, and he too, expects to continue working with the Hender son officers in effort to clear up the crime. Sheriff Wood has a very good re cord of "getting his man" during the eight years he was In the office of de puty and sheriff, apd the Henderson of ficials solicited his aid In the case. Sheriff George Shuford and Chief of Police Freeman are also extremely In terested In the case, and are lending whatever assistance possible. Late Saturday, after a two-hour con sultation, and after a telegram from J. Edgar Hoover, chief of the federal bu reau of Investigation, had Identified the bullet taken from Whitaker’s body as one from his own gun, Solicitor Rid ings and Henderson county officers made this statement for those cencqm ed with the case: "I am satisfied that Toe Whitaker came to hts death through the discharge of his own gun, either accidentally, or from outside force from the parties In the automobile from which he was pre viously believed shot.” The telegram from the department of investigation was as follows: "Re shooting of Joe Whitaker. Evidence bul let from same gun as sample bullet marked from .22 calibre woodsman automatic pistol number 87648. Hoover.” The bullet referred to in this telegram was one of four sample bullets, sent to the bureau of Investigation and iden tified by numbers only. It was the same bullet, fired from Whitaker’s gun by officers under the supervision of a de partment of justice agent. All County Schools To Close On Friday Afternoon, Dec. 18 All schools of the county will close for the Christmas holidays on Friday after noon of this week, and will re-open again on Monday, January 4th. The board of education in meeting Monday afternoon considered the vari ous requests from teachers from over the county, and ruled that majority of the teachers and pupils had expressed the desire to have the vacation period dated Dec. IS—Jan. 4. Several of the schools will give pro grams appropriate to the season Fri day afternoon. Red Cross Chapter Again On Honor Roll Transylvania Chapter American Red Cross again went "over !he top” in the membership campaign, and Roll Call Chairman Jerry Jerome reports that the response to the call has been very grat ifying Indeed. Over a hundred dollars will be added to the funds now In the local chapter treasury, and the chapter will again be enrolled in the “honor list.” Three more schools were reported as being one hundred per cent during the past week-—Rosman high. Rosman ele mentary and Brevard elementary. Brendall On Board At a meeting of the board of trustees j of T.yday Memorial hospital Tuesday | evening, the Rev. J. H. Brendall. pastor of Rrevard Methodist church, was named as a member of the board to succeed the Rev. Paul Hartsell. who resigned several weeks ago when he moved away from Brevard. Adult Teacher* Held Meeting In Brevard i An all-day meeting of the county adult education teachers was held Fri day at the home of the supervisor, Mrs. Alile C. Wilson, with all of the ten teachers present. A plate luncheon was served by Mrs. Wilson at 1 o’clock. The meeting began at 11 o’clock with the singing of Christmas carols by the group, accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Simp son at the piano and Miss Sadie North with the violin. Reports were given by the teachers on the past month’s work and plans for future work were dis cussed and outlined. New territory will he assigned each teacher after Christ mas. Plans were discussed for the dis trict fair to be held in Asheville In May. Several chapters in the book, "The Awakening Community.” were reviewed by Mrs. John McLean, and "In Service Training," a study course for teachers, was discussed by Mrs. Wilson. Miss Wil liams, of the child welfare department, told of plans being made for Christmas cheer among the needy of the commu nity, and the group agreed to cooperate with the movement. Christmas Fund Needs Donations Christmas cheer will spread to the folk in Transylvania county who could most enjoy it. and for a certainty to the ones who most need it. only to the ex tent that the more fortunate people feel it their duty and privilege to give. A central agency has been set up in Brevard through which it is hoped many families will be reached who would oth erwise not have even a hint that there is a Santa Claus, and that Christmas is supposed to be a joyful and cheerful occasion. People who have any surplus, and those who can give by denying them selves elaborate pleasures at the Yule Season, are given the oportunlty to help spread Christmas cheer by cooperating with the groups that are already inter ested. and are working to give the un derprivileged at least a semblance of Christmas. The central bureau, located in the old plumlilng shop next door to the Canteen cafe is being run by representative citi zens, and members of the several wel fare agencies in operation here, and every dime, dollar, gift of food, sup plies, or toys, will find its way Into a worthy home. An urgent request is made for old toys to be brought to the center where they will be repaired. People who plan to give a basket of food or toys to any particular family, may make their contributions through the central agency, and for a certainty, anyone who plans to assist a- family is requested to let the agency know what family they will take care of and to what extent. It is necessary that the central bu reau have any donations that are to lie given not later than Tuesday morn ing of next week, or know where and when the donations may be counted on in order that the work of preparing the baskets may get under way as early as possible. It is the aim of the central agency, which has the support- of the churches and clubs in town to reach as many families in all sections as possible, and any assistance given will help swell the scope of the work that can be done. I. S. Fisher Buried At Toxaway on Friday Isiah S. Fisher, aged 85 years, died suddenly at his home in the upper end of the county last Thursday morning from a heart attack. Mr. Fisher, who was known to his many friends in the county as "Slick," was born and reared in this county and engaged in farming for years uhtil he became too feeble to work. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from Lake Toxaway Baptist church with the Rev. Clyde S. McCall officiating. Interment 'was made in the cemetery nearby. Ballbearers were friends of the aged man who had known him for years, including O. L. Erwin. W. li. Duckworth, C. C. Kilpatrick, C. \V. Henderson. W. M. Henry, Eck L. Sims. Kilpatrick Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. He Is survived by his wife, three daughters and three sons—Mrs. Walter McNeely and Mrs. Leo Case, of Lake Toxaway, and Mrs. Spaulding McIn tosh, of Brevarg.; the sons are Warren. Granville and Louie Fisher, all of Lake Toxaway. Two brothers, John Fisher, of Lake Toxaway, and Tom Fisher, of Penrose, also survive. “Security Numbers” Being Received Here “Number cards" are being received here by employes in various lines who sent their registration cards in during the last of November and the first of December. Data that has been gathered by the Brevard post office is being sent to Washington, and will very probably be re-sent to a western district office which will be set up in Asheville. Postmaster Coleman Gallowav said that around 500 employes had register ed through the Brevard office. Rosman Boy Heard In Broadcast Over WFBC A. M. White, Jr., of Rosman, was on the air for the first time over station WFBC, Greenville, S. C„ Sunday night In a piano recital. The broadcast was for his friend, Richard Rhane, who was 111 at the time. The first number was dedicated to one of his best pupils, E. H. Winchester, Jr., who was one of Mr. White’s music pu pils at the Rosman high school last year. Four selections were played by Mr. White, who is a student of Furman University this year. A1 Barnes Succumbs After Long Illness A1 W. Barnes, husband of Mrs. Mar garet Bryant Barnes, formerly of Bre vard, died in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday. Interment was at Tampa on Monday. Mr. Barnes was gassed in the World War and for the past eight months had been in a hospital in Chicago and was growing worse the past several months. He was a member of the First Baptist church in Tampa, was a member of the Shriners and for many years was city manager of Wilson and Company Pack ers. Mrs. Barnes is a niece of the Misses Shipman and T. H. Shipman, and a sis ter of Miss Roberta Bryant, of Brevard, and she and Mr. Barnes had frequently visited here. Low Lynching Record For North Carolina During the last 45 years sixty-six lynchings are reported to have occurred in North Carolina. Of this total fifty seven were Negroes and nine were whites. The rate is slightly more than two lynchings per 100.000 population for the forty-five year period. Compared with the other southern states, North Carolina’s low rate is rather commendable but only relatively so. Our rate Is less than one-tenth the rate of Mississippi and considerably be low the rate of all the other southern states unless Maryland and West Vir ginia are to be classed as southern. -J by Clel week, when pension ments were made from jH There are several widosM of the War Between the StB in the county, but the Grim 1 the last of the soldiers away when J. M. Blythe, or the i tton passed on to Join his co Checks are being received th from a state that remembers In i way, those who fought for the Cause," and while none of the war drawn on rne state or worm uaronn™ are of large amounts, yet they suffice in many Instances to provide the dif ference between want and comfort to the widows of veterans. Five of the checks in this country are for $160. and 15 are for $50.00. Rev. Charles Jones Accepts Presbytersan Church Pastorate The Rev. Charles M. Jones, of Gor donsville, Va„ has accepted the call to the pastorate of the Brevard-Davidson River church, and will assume his du ties as pastor here around the first of January. Mr. Jones is a graduate of the Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va.. and is a native of Nashville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have two small children. Attend School Banquets Professor and Mrs. Randal Lyday were guests at a father-son, and mo ther-daughter banquet given by the Edneyville high school Future Farmers chapter on Thursday night of last week. On Friday night. Mr. Lyday and Roy Carter, president of the Brevard chap ter FFA, attended the father-son ban quet at Etowah. Pickelsimer Named On All-Star Eleven James Pickelsimer, a member of the Christ School football eleven, and a son of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Pickelsimer, of Brevard, was named as halfback on the All-Western high school team. Pickelsimer has played excellent ball for Coach Fayssoux this year, and has been a mainstay In the fine offensive aggregation that Christ School put out. He played two years on Brevard high's eleven and was regarded as one of the most valuable players. Trowbridge To Speak Prof. C. H. Trowbridge, vice president of Brevard College, will preach at the Brevard Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Mr. Trowbridge is widely known throughout the community through his many years of residence here as head of the Brevard Institute, and later In his connection with Brevard College since its establishment here. A cordial invitation is extended the public to attend this service Sunday morning. Negro Minstrel at Little River Friday A negro minstrel will be given at the Little River school Friday night of this week. A play entitled, “Oh, Doctor,” will also be presented. Jokes and songs will be other entertainment features. Music will be furnished by the Blue Ridge Ramblers. A small admission will be charged. MICKIE SAYS— f ADVERTtS/H' /a/ yep HOME NEWSPAPER W/LU PRAW TRADE TO 7DU/A/, AMD KEEP IT PROM SUPP/HG AWAY T'OTHER ^ G/TIES J count? to serurit\progranM relief arit otherlM lows: Need/ aged— tal 68. Dependent cnP| negro 14, to\al 220. <3| white 6, negro 0. Depen children: white 3», Disabled persons: white Blind persons: white 4, n Grand totals: white 329, 360. ___ 432 DEER TAKEN! PISGAH FOREST ffl Over Thousand Men TakaJ In Annual Affair—No Accidents Reported Sunday saw the last of the PisgiH National Forest deer hunters movlnfl out of Brevard, and the familiar sighrj of hunting clothes and caps will now be replaced by (Santa (jiaus suite. A total of 432 buck deer were killed 1 during the hunt which started Novem ber 16 and closed Saturday, Ranger W. P. Duncan reports, and several extra nice buck were taken. Lewis Osborne of Brevard made one of the better kills, his buck topping the scales at ISft. pounds. No one was seriously injured during the hunt. Ranger Duncan reports, with the exception of a few scratched faces,. and a few bruised bodies from falls. Twenty states were represented In the hunt, and many of the men made Bre vard their headquarters during the f* rlod. Largest number of deer killed