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|Wj THE TRANSYLVANIA TIftfflS te| _ ^Jj A Newspaper Devoted to the Best Interest of the People of Transylvania County_ ~~ BREVARD,"nORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1939 $1.00 PER YEARWTRANSYLVANIA COUNTY REVIVAL SERVICE AT BAPTIST CHURCH TO START FRIDAY EVE The Rev. W. Perry Crouch In Charge—Meetings Set For Twice Daily Revival services will begin Friday evening at the Brevard Baptist church, with the initial sermon to be preached at 8 o’clock. The Rev. W. Perry Crouch of Ral eigh, executive secretary of the state mission board, will have charge of the preaching, and the Rev. Yancey C. Elliott, pastor, will assist. Service will be held Saturday morn ing at 10 o’clock, again Saturday even ing at 8. and Sunday morning at 11. Other services will be held each morn ing at 10 and each evening at 8 during the coming week. The Rev. Mr. Crouch has preached here before, and Is widely known over the county. Ho Is regarded as an eloquent speaker, and a church worker of the first order. Street Dance Friday Was Decided Success Between 600 and 700 people attended the street dance given here last Friday evening, and all seemingly enjoyed the open air event thoroughly. Twenty to 30 couples were dancing each set. with two "big rings” going part of the time. Music was made by Fisher’s string band, and “passing the hat” netted the crack musicians some thing like $8. Lighting was effective—using the new out-door lamps from Duke Power company, and broadcast of the music was taken care of by Sledge Radio Shop. Frank McIntosh called the fig ures for the dances, and Mrs. Mc Intosh acted as hostess, assisted by Elizabeth McCoy and WITH* Kate Waters. Special Clast Meeting Ralph H. Ramsey, Jr., will teach the Sarah Taylor Sunday school class at the Methodist church Sunday morn ing, It Is announced by the class of ficers. The study will be on temper ance. World War Situation Causes Much Worry Much concern Is belnp shown In Brevard by business men and other leaders over the possibility of war In Europe In the Immediate future. Press and radio reports Tuesday and Wednesday were cause of wide-spread comment over the probability that the German armies would Invade the free city of Danzlp. which Is expected to set off the powder kep. with Poland, Great Britain, and Franco jolnlnp In the alliance to thwart Hitler’s plans to take over Danzlp territory. Ttaly Is expected to Join with Ger many In the flpht for Danzlp. observ ers In Europe stated the first of this week after German and Italian lead ers had conferred. Troops were belnp massed the first of this week alonp all frontiers, radio re ports state. Lincolnton Rector To Preach Here Sunday The Rev. Oralnper, rector of St. Duke's Episcopal church. lincolnton. will conduct the mornlnp prayer and deliver the sermon at 11 o’clock Sun day mornlnp at St. Philip’s Episcopal church, announcement has been made by the rector, the Rev. Harry Perry. The Rev. Mr. Oralnper will also offi ciate at the celebration of Holy Com munion at S o’clock. The Rev. Mr. Perry will officiate at the early mornlnp service and at the 11 o’clock hour of worship Sunday mornlnp at the Church of the Trans flpuratlon at Saluda. Amateur Golfers Invited To Play Free Next Wednesday Two special events are scheduled at Brevard Golf course during the coming* week—"Bogey tournament" on Friday, and "Amateur Day” on Wednesday of next week. In the "Bogey Tourney" most anyone who plays Is eligible for prize of doz en golf balls or less, and In the "Ama teur day" It Is of course unknown Just who will be winner. Amateur Day Wednesday Amateurs—those who have never played golf before, are Invited to play Wednesday afternoon, beginning at 2 o’clock “at which time members will loan the amateurs clubs, and Bob Reid, pro from Bryson City will be on hand to start the players off at Number One tee, and help them along In the five hole tourney. Low score prize will be given for the strictly amateurs, whose only expense will be the balls they use, with the clubs being loaned without charge, ser vices of the professional, and courtesy of the course all being added to make the afternoon one of enjoyment for the "greenles." A number of people have signified their wish to start playing golf, but have hesitated about "getting In the way” of the regular players. This will be taken care of In the Wednesday af ternoon play, m the amateurs will be given full privilege of the first five holes, and those playing will all be green at the game. Pro Bob Reid will remain here Thursday to give lessons to those who wish them. Bogey Tourney In the “bogey tournament” tor Fri day of this week, players who wish to enter will deposit 25-cents each, out of which fund golf balls for prizes will be bought. Handicaps will be drawn, ranging from 3 to 13, and this drawing will designate handicap of the several players. I.ow score, counting the handicap off, will win prize In the tournament. Players who enter will draw .for numbers at end of the round, and three prizes will be awarded at that time. Regular greens fees will be charged for this tournament to other than members. Nine holes will be counted as round. Ed Watson, manager of the course, states that more regular players are being added dhlly to the list, and withal, the course Is enjoying its most healthy season. Work Is progressing on the club house which is under the WPA, and also on the fairways, where improve ments are to be made this summer and fall. Annual Farm Tour Be Held Here Friday of This Week Fanners, their wives, and business men of the county, are Invited to go on the annual farm tour Friday of this week, and visit some of the outstand ing farm, pasture, and livestock proj ects In the community. The group will leave the Brevard court house at 9 o'clock Friday morn ing, and visit the several farms on the Itinerary which was being made up Wednesday afternoon In the county agent’s office. At noon picnic lunch will be spread, and each group Is requested to bring dinner for their party. Lemonade for the luncheon will be provided by the B&H Feed Company. A string band will accompany the party, and will make music at the noon hour, and following the short ad dresses. _ Horse shoe pitching In the afternoon Is expected to be a contest between several teams, and a new feature will be a ladles horse shoo pitching con test. Pictures of the party, and of the several projects being carried on will be made by a representative of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which de partment of the federal government is Interested In, and assisting In work here of reforestation and erosion work. Julian A. Qlazener, county agent, and E. L. Shore, assistant agent, will be In charge of the trip. R. W. Shoffner, asssltant county agent, and Fred Sloan, district agent, will attend from the extension depart ment, and Professor McDade from the Tennessee Valley Authority._ State N.Y.A. Group Praises Work Here State official* of the National Youth Administration hero last Friday visited projects under the local setup, and stated when they left that they were highly pleased with the type work be ing done by the youth group In Tran sylvania. The lunch room and canning pro jects were checked, as was the saw mill which the boys have set up on Railroad street, and some of the build ings erected by the boys during the past year. State Director Lange said that the entire department was proud of the work done In this county, and that It was gaining recognition throughout the South. To Clean Cemetery Announcement Is made by leaders of the Little River Baptist church, that a cemetery clearing will be held at the cemetery there Friday of this week, Aug. 18, and that all who have friends or relatives burled In the cemetery come to the grounds at 8 o’clock with tools appropriate for doing needed work. RED CROSS CAMP TO OPEN AGAIN AOG. 24 150 or More Expected To En roll For Second Aquatic School Session Here National Aquatic school of the Ameri can Red Cross Is scheduled to open at Camp Carolina near Brevard on Thurs day of next week, with 160 students expected to enroll. This Is the second camp to be con ducted here this year, the first having closed the last of June when over 200 were enrolled. Ramone S. Eaton. American National Red Cross, will again be director of the school, with most of the first term faculty members also to return. Registration will begin Thursday, and actual classes will get under way Fri day morning. The session will continue for ten days. Sherman Opening New Meat Market In Town D. T. Sherman announces that he Is opening a new market In the Ray & Williams Grocery, to be known as Sanitary Market. The new business Is located In the same building with the grocery. Mr. Sherman has been Identified with markets here for several years, and was connected with the Waters market for two years before entering business for himself. Fayssoux Hypnotist To Appear Here Two Evenings This Week W. A. Fayssoux, hypnotist and tele pathist, who with his company Is an nounced to appear at the Brevard High School auditorium for two per formances—Friday night and Saturday night of this week, will do a blindfold drive through the streets of Brevard Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. While completely blindfolded and at tended by a committee of citizens, Professor Fayssoux will drive an auto mobile from In front of the Belk’s De partment store on Main street to a secret place whore the committee has previously concealed a postoffice key, drive to the postoffice, find the box where the committee has placed a let ter, and deliver the letter to whom it Is addressed—continuing with his eyes closed and blinded, according to the announcmeent, Fayssoux Is also scheduled to hyp noltze a subject In the window of the Belk store at 3:30 o’clock Friday aft ernoon, this subject to remain In hyp notic state until awakened on the stage at the high school at 8:30. The show Is being conducted under auspices of the American Legion. F'ayssoux anil Kls party were here five years ago. and drew a large crourf at both night performances. Noted Pianist Will Play Here Monday Monday evening. August 21st, at R: 15 In the Brevard high school auditorium the Junior Music club will present Thomns Brockman young American pianist, In recital. Mr. Brockman first won recognition through the contests of the National Federation of Music Cluhs. and on a number of occasions was a winner for the Southeastern States district. He later studied under Walter Spry at the School of Music of Converse Col lege, graduating In 1936. After playing for Dr. .Tosef Hofmann, he was one of five out of several hun dred admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music In Philadelphia. This unique school since Its foundation by Mrs. Edward Bok In 1924 has become world famous as perhaps the finest music school in the world—among Its teach ers have been Leopold Stokowski, .Tosef Hofmann. Arthur Bodr.lnskl. Fritz Reiner. Efrem Zimballst. Carlos Salzedo. Marcello Sembrlch and many others. Among its graduates have been: Rose Bampton. Helen Jopson, Conrad Thlb ault. Ram Barber, Glan-Carlo Menottl. Nadia Heisenberg and Oscar Rhumsky. Entrance to the Curtis Institute Is by scholarship only. He first studied un der David Saperton and continued for the past two years with the brilliant young Russian pianist Nadia Rlsenberg. He has won the Interest of some of the country’s most noted musicians, among them being Rudolf Rerkln and Madame Olga Samaroff-Stokowskl. Mr. Brockman will appear In con cert In Greenville earty In September before returning to Philadelphia to re sume his studies. This winter he will also appear In Asheville In concert. Mr. Brockman will be assisted by the Rev. Charles Jones who will sing two groups accompanied by Alvin Moore. At Lyday Hospital Patients reported at Lyday Memorial hospital on Wednesday were; Mrs. JameB Bumgarner and Infant son, born Friday, August 11, Mrs. A. P. Nesblt and Infant son, Inez Owen, Irene Davis, Jewell Reed, Homer Chappell, Ernest Henline, Earl Wyatt. William Allison Was Buried Saturday Eve William Marion Allison, 78, died last Friday morning, and was buried the following afternoon In Davidson River cemetery, following last rites at the 'home of his son, Allard Allison. A farmer of the Penrose section for years, Mr. Allison was a member of the Enon Baptist church. He had been unable to do heavy farm work for several years before his death due to 111 health. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mae Cray of Penrose; and four sons, Al lard’ Milas, and Dewey of Brevard, and Wave Allison of Hazel Park, Mich. One sister, Mrs. Ella Campfleld of Moores boro, N. C. also survives. The Rev C.arl Blythe had char* pf the- funeral sendee, and fuieral ar rangements were by Osborne-Simpson. BAPTIST CHURCH TO MEET AT CATHEY’S Annual Association In County Gathering At Boylston Last Week Next session of the Transylvania Baptist association will be held with Cathey’s Creek church on Wednes day and Thursday after the first Sun day In August, 1939, with the Rev. Lawrence Erwin scheduled to preach the Introductory sermon. The association closed Its two-day session at Boylston church last Thurs day afternoon, after hearing reports of committees and discussions on var ious phases of church work by leaders. Speakers heard during the second day Included the Rev. J. C. Pipes, reg ional missionary worker who spoke on the "Aged Ministers’ Retirement Plan;” John Arch McMillan presented the cause of the Baptist Orphonage at Thomas vllle; Miss Mary Currin brought a message on missionaries. Don C. Young of Asheville, discuss ing a report on "Temperance and Moral," made a strong appeal for do ing away with liquor, wines, and beer. Dr. 0. T. Binkley, professor of Bible of Wake Forest college, gave a dis cussion on Christian education. M, O. Alexander of Forest City spoke on the Cooperative Program. Among the visitors the second day were the Rev. J. C. Owen of Asheville; the Rev. J. R. Bowman of Rosman; the Rev. Richard Moore, Severn, N. C.; the Rev. H. T. Davis. Salisbury, N. C. Reports presented Thursday Includ ed: Aged Ministers’ Retirement Plan, Rev. J. C. Pipes; W. M. It.. Mrs. M. C. Shipman; Orphanages, E. Carl Allison; Christian Education, Miss Martha Kate Moore; Temperance and Public Morals. A. B. Galloway. Dahlia Show Set For I August 26 at Brevard Brevard's annual dahlia show will be held at the Brevard College gymnas ium Saturday, August 26, opening to visitors any time after noon. The show is sponsored by the Transylvania Dah lia club. It Is requested by the committee In charge that all exhibitors bring their entries between 8 and 11 o'clock Sat urday morning. First, second and third prizes will be awarded In each of the 12 sections according to the point system. A sil ver cup sweepstake* prize will be awarded the one winning most number of points In all sections. A silver cup also will be awarded the exhibitor of the best dahlia In the show. Dr. G. B. Lynch has been winner of this cup the past two years. The cup will belong permanently to the same winner for three successive years. This entry Is open only to Transylvania county growers John Ashworth Is chairman of the dahlia show, and Mrs. Brown Carr Is president of the club. A. C. Sheldon, of Charlotte, expert dahlia grower, has been asked to Judge this year's show. Special Jr. Order Meet A special meeting of the Junior Order has been called for Saturday evening at 8 o'clock In the Junior hall. All members are requested to be pres ent. CHANGESANNOUNCED IN COLLEGE FACULTY Fall Term Begins September 19th—New Staff Mem bers Announced (Bv E. E. 0. Brewer) Several changes In the Brevard Col lege staff for the college year open ing September 19 have been announced by President E. J. Coltrane. Mrs. Ethel M. Chapin Morgan, of Albemarle, will teach German and as sist In the department of natural science. Mrs. Morgan has a master's degree from the University of North Carolina and has nearly completed the requirements for the doctor’s degree In chemistry. For four years she was Instructor In chemistry and mathematics at Asheville Teachers College. Miss Harriett Klllough, who for the past three years has been dietitian of the West Hall dining unit, has resigned to Join the staff of High Point Col lege. Miss Myra Blnford, dietitian at Virginia Lodge, will be transferred to West Hall. Miss Mae Freeman, who graduated from Brevard College In 1988 and at tended Asheville Teachers College, has been selected to become dietitian at Virginia Lodge. Miss Freeman Is the daughter of the Reverend H. C. Freeman, pastor of the McDowell charge In the Marion District. While she was at Asheville Teacher's college, Miss Freeman was student dietitian. Haston Farley, graduate of Berea College, came to Brevard In June to take up duties as Instructor In agri culture and superintendent of the farm. Mr. Farley Is a native of Kentucky and succeeds Covert 8. McCallum, who will be doing graduate work at State Col lege. A recent graduate of Westminster Choir College, John M. Hawkins, Mar lon, has been added to the staff as di rector of vocal music. During his last two years at Westminster, Mr. Haw kins was director of music In the Firs! Presbyterian Church of Maywood, N. J. Miss Irene Clay will continue as head of the music dejprtment and In structor In plans. Last Fishing Dates In Pisgah Forest Be Held Friday-Sunday (By Ranger Service) The rangeris office announce* that Davidson TUver ha# been closed for the remainder of the season but that South Mills River will be opened on August 18th and August 20th. Tills opening is on the Lower South Mills River and the stream will be divided Into three sections. Twenty fisher men will be permitted to fish from the Government boundary on the Lower South Mills River entrance, to the swinging bridge at Turkey Pen. Fif teen fishermen will be permitted to fish from the Turkey Pen swinging bridge to the Cantrell Lodge In section II and twenty fishermen will be permitted from Cantrell Creek to Wolf Ford or In Sec tion III. Checking stations will be a# follows: Section I. At the Cocke and Fanning Hunting Club on Lower South Mills River. At the Turkey Pen Guard Station one mile from the Henderson-Transyl vanta County line on Highway No. 280. Section II. At Turkey Pen Guard Station. Section III. At Turkey Pen Guard Station but fishermen to be permit ted to enter the stream through Poplar Lick Gap. The Forest Service and Bureau of Fisheries are attempting to promote good fishing by resting the stream on Saturday and opening It on Friday and Sunday, August 18th and 20th. We would appreciate any comments or sug gestions on how this experimental fish ing works out from the fishermen’s points of view. The final season's opened period will take place on Upper South Mills River on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday, August 23rd, 24th and 26th. Special Music Sunday At Methodist Church "Why Not Try God?” I* the sermon subject for the morning service at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, the pastor, the Rev. E. P. Billups has announced. Mrs. Herbert FI nek will sing, "The Lord is My Light,” by Oley Speaks. At the vesper service on the church lawn at 7:30 o’clock, an outdoor wor ship service will be held. The pastor will give a dramatic reading of Henry Van Dyke’s poem, "God of the Open Air." This service was postponed from last Sunday because of rain. REUTER PLANS MANY □ROVEMENTS SOON FOR CLOUGH ESTATE New Owner Prominent In Bug tnets Circle*—Interested In Good Lhregtock I. J. Reuter of Blltmore Forest plans to continue operation of the Clough Farm "as a farm which I have longed and wished for ail my life,” according to new owner of the huge body of land surrounding Glen Canon Falls. Mr. Reuter closed deal for the farm In the office of Lewis P. Hamlin here Thursday morning, and has already started on the Improvement program. The farm was purchased nearly two years ago by W. R. Smith of Marlon, and has been Improved considerably under Mr. Smith's ownership. Aside from the fact that the new owner plans to Improve the pasture, remodel the tenant houses, and possibly do other Improvements. Asked as to whether he planned to make the Clough Farm his permanent home, Mr. Reuter said that he plans to build a cottage there Immediately for his use, but that he was uncertain at this time In the matter of building a home. He owns a home In Blltmore Forest, said to have been bought by him a year or so ago at a price of $50,000. Mr. Reuter Is retired vice president of the General Motors Corporation, and stated that he plans to make North Carolina his home. He Is Interested In cattle and stock of the better type, and It Is quite probable that he will Improve the herds now on the farm im mediately. The farm contains 1.Z30 acres, wun more than 300 acres of high grade bot tom land, woodland, a 75-foot water fall, and fine building stone as well. The place has been In the Clough family for many years. Special Service* At Selica Church Sunday There will be a special service at Selica Methodist church Sunday night, August 20th. The pastor, Rev. J. R. Bowman, will bring a message to the young people of the church and com munity, and those who have Just be gun living the Christian life. Anyone else who cares to attend Is Invited, The service will begin at 8 o’clock.__ Tour Through Pisgah Forest Being Arranged For Sunday - — Second "8how Me” tour through Pls gah National Forest will be staged Sun day afternoon, with Chamber of Com merce officials, Plsgah Forest rangers, and CCC enrollecs Joining to make the trip Interesting. Visitors and home-folk alike are again Invited to make the trip through the | same preserve, over roads built by the forest service, the CCC. and state highway, and view the numerous points of Interest which are not available on ordinary occasions. The group will leave the Chamber of Commerce office on West Main street Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock sharp, go to Cathey’s Creek and enter the for est road there. Turning right at Glou cester Gap, down the left prong of Davidson river headwaters to the fish rearing station, John's Rock CCC, up the "Headwaters" road via Looking Glass Rock, and to the fawn rearing station In time to witness the feeding of the more than 100 baby deer at 8 o’clock. Brief stops will be made along the j route, and forest officials will explain various phases of work going on In the forest. The party will be oscorted by forest rangers, and CCC boys will patrol the roads In order that there will be no auto parties traveling In opposite di rection from that of the tour party. John Smith and Mrs. Thelma Fisher are making up groups to make the trip, and those people who have cars are urged to take their own parties or notify Mr. Smith or Mrs. Fisher If they are willing to take a group. Last trip saw 23 cars on the tour, an<f It Is hoped that at least 50 cars will be* able to go Sunday. For the camera fans there are num erous fine shots to be taken on the trip. Those Interested In forests will see re forestation work on a scientific basis, and for those Interested in wildlife, pos sibility of seeing turkey, squirrels, deer, and possibly a bear, Is excellent. Leaving Brevard at 3 o’clock sharp, the trip of 35 miles may be made In three hours or less, and those who wish to go on to top of highway 284 to place where construction work on the Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Parkway Is going forward may do so, after the party reaches the fawn plant. Picnic tables have been arranged at Pink Beds camp ground for those who wish to carry supper, and those who wish to cook have also been prepared for at the Pink Beds camp ground where water and other facilities, are provided. Hotel and boarding house keepers are requested to Invite their guests on the trip, and visitors to the town may have someone to drive their cars If they will' contact Mr. Smith or Mrs. Fisher. The roads to be traveled are all surfaced and are maintained by the forest ser vice and CCC. __ Benefit Bridge Party Here Friday Evening A benefit bridge party will be held at the NTA hut Friday evening of this week, beginning at 8 o’clock. The event Is sponsored by the Women’s Civic club for benefit of the club ac tivities. Valuable prizes have been donated by business firms and Individuals, and will be awarded the winners follow ing the games. Those who do not wish to play bridge are requested to bring their Chinese checker board or other games and make up their own table of players In advance, If desired. Re freshments will be served. Garren Reunion Aug. 27 Annual Garren reunion will be held at the home of Tom Garren at Cathey's Creek on Sunday, August 27th. All relatives and friends of the family are Invited to attend, and bring well filled dinner baskets. Dahlia Club Meeting A meeting of the dahlia club will be held In the office of F. E. Shuford Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Plans will be completed for the dahlia show to be held Saturday, August 28, and other matters of business will be dis cussed. It la urged that all members attead. Battery F. Reunion Meets In Lenoir, 25th Battery F. 118th Field Artillery, A.E.F., will hold It* annual reunion at Lenoir, on August 25, according to notice here by Eck L. 91ms, chairman of the program committee for the an nual event. The reunion will meet with Second Battalion, of the 80th Division, and It Is probable that a combined reunion will be planned for the following year. Eugene Fink of Mooresville, Is presi dent of the Battery F. organization. Tentative plans are to meet at 10 o’clock In the morning, with registra tion at the Community House, and a barbecue lunch at 12 noon. Around 25 members of the battery are expected to go from Transylvania county, Mr. 81ms said. The 118th field artillery was com manded by Col. Albert L. Cox during the World War and played an active part In the St. Mlhiel, Meuse-Argonne and Woevre sectors In France and with the army of occupation. MaJ. A. L. Bulwinkle was the war time commander of the second bat talion and plans to be present for the reunion. The battalion was originally recruited from Lenoir, Charlotte, Mooresville, Brevard and Wadesboro. About 160 war-time comrades have In dicated their Intention of attending the reunion, Major Crayton said