\W\ THE TRANSYLVANIA ! \ Mer“ i A Newspaper Devoted to the Best Interest of the People of Transylvania County___ ToTsoTnoT* BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, IMP |1.00 PER YEAR IN TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY RED CROSS EXCEEDS MEMBERSHIP QUOTA War Relief and American Na tional Calls Will Take Every Cent Collected Transylvania chapter American Ke Wednesday, January nth Pisgah Forest School House—10:15 a. m. Davidson River, Harley Lyday Resi dence—11:80 a. m. Little River School House—1 p. m. Blantyre, Knight’s Store—2:80 p. m. CCC Boxing Tourney Be At Hendersonville Thursday and Friday Sub-Dietrlct No. 4 of District "B”, CCC, Is having a boxing tournament In the City Gym In Hendersonville, Jan. 11 and 12, to decide who will represent this Sub-District In th_e A. A. U. Golden Gloves Tournament to be held at Fort McPherson, Georgia on January 31, February 1 and 2. The winners In the District “B" Tourney will be entered In the South eastern Golden Gloves Tournament at Atlanta In February. There ure eight camps In Sub-District No. 4 and each will be represented, with an eight man team In the Hen dersonville meet. There will be about 5fi fights to run off Thursday after noon, Thursday night and Friday night. The finals will be held with the eight champions being crowned. F-28 camp and Camp NC P-6G both have good chances of winning the team honors in the Sub-District Tour nament. “College Day” To Be Held Sunday Morning Sunday, January 14. will be observed throughout the Methodist church as college day. This Is in recognition of the service of the Christian college to this generation. At the local Methodist church a fit ting service will be held Sunday, with special music by the Brevard College choir. The pastor, the Rev. E. P. Bil lups. will use as his subject, "Youth’s Contribution to Our World.” D. A. R. School Award Not Be Given This Year Contrary to custom of previous years, the good citizenship D.A.R. pil grimage to Washington award in the high schools of the county will not be made this year by the local chapter of the Daughters of . the American Revolution, announcement has been made by chapter and school officials. The reason for omission of this fea ture of the chapter’s activities for this year was given as due to the fact that the state D.A.R. contest closes on Jan uary 15, and on account of the two weeks’ delay in reopening the schools of the county after the holidays, the contestants would thereby not be al lowed sufficient time to prepare and get their required material to state headquarters before the time limit close of the contest. A regulation of the contest states that all work of the contestants must be done during regu lar school operation, which ruling automatically nullifies this coveted sen ior award In the high schools of the county for this year, according to de cision of the D.A.R. chapter and local school officials. Kathleen Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson, had been chosen as best citizen representative for the Brevard high school in the D.A.R. contest. Mrs. Charles L. Rice Died Last Wednesday Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Rlvervlew church, Asheville, for Mrs. Charles L. Rice, aged 69, who died Wednesday in an Asheville hospital, following a brief ill ness of pneumonia. Mrs. Rice was the mother of Mrs. J. B. Pickelsimer and Mrs. J. E. Doftis, of Brevard, and other survivors are her husband: two other daughters. Miss Ada Rice, of the Emma section near Asheville, and Mrs. J. K. Wells, of Fayetteville: two sons, J. E. and C. R. Rice, of Asheville: also three sis ters, two brothers and 11 grandchild ren. Pallbearers were the grandsons, John, James and Charles Pickelsimer Edgar and Charles Loftis and Weaver Ruther ford. Mrs. Rice had frequently visited her daughters In Brevard. Squirrel Season To Close January 15th Hunters who expect to get another chance at grouse or squirrels should keep in mind the fact that the season closes on January IB, which is Mon day of next week. The deer and bear seasons closed on January 1, and the quail season re mains open until February 15. Good hunting has been reported in most sections of the county during the year, with birds and rabbits said to be plentiful. The rabbit season does not close until February 15. 1,113 AUTO TAGS SOLD IN BREVARD \ Vehicle Registration Here U Greatest In History At This Time Year One thousand and thirteen auto tags had been sold by the Brevard branch of the Carolina Motor club Tuesday at noon, Mrs. Mary Jane McCrary re ports. In addition to the automobile plates. 273 truck tags have been sold, and 15 trailer tags. Car registration in Transylvania is far ahead of the same time last year, and is expected to pass the number of 1939 by 200 to 800. Total registration for 1939 at the local office was 1,884 autos, 483 trucks, and 88 trailers. Mercury Stands Still For Week . -$25,000.00 ► -$20,000.00 ‘ -$14,000.00 Now -$10, 1 -$ 5, Donations for the Community Hospital Fund came in slow during this week, Treasurer George Wheel er reported Wednesday, and conse quently the “mercury” In the large thermometer on the court house lawn remains at the same line It was last week—$14,000. One interested worker In the hos pital drive came by The Times of fice Wednesday and reported that at least the cold and snow had not driven the thermometer down, which is something to be proud of. Contributions may be made at Snow Blankets Eastern America; Schools Close Five to eight Inches of snow blanket, ed Transylvania county Sunday, caus ing congestion of traffic, and was re sponsible for schools closing for an other week's holiday. Starting about 7 o'clock Sunday morning, the snow fell fast and soon had everything covered. During the afternoon a light rain and sleet fell, seemingly tying the snow to earth. In addition to the snow of Sunday, an inch or more fell last Friday, and part of this was still In evidence Sun day morning when the general snow storm started. Highway crews kept the main roads in the county open Sunday and Mon day. and started clearing some of the side routes Tuesday. Buslnesg people of Brevard cleared sidewalks in the uptown section Mon day, and clt7 crews worked Sunday and Sunday night in effort to keep drains open in case of thaw. State highway crews hauled snow off the streets over which the main highways are routed in Brevard, but on most other streets In the town, as well ____ | Honor Roll V ” “ — — Thanks for the following renewals which have been received during the past week, and may we express the hope that some of our subscribers will remember that the year Is still new, and send theirs In at once. Leonard Brown, Brevard J. W. Blackwell, Brevard R-3 Dewey Gravely, Brevard Miss Margaret Gash, New York E. L. Gash, New Orleans Mrs. Adeline Garrett, Asheville Miss Carrie Duckworth, Raleigh Mre. T. A. Miller, Seneca Prank Shuford, Pisgah Forest Mrs. G. J. Eubanks, Pisgah Forest Mrs. Grace Howell, Candler P. L. Gallamore, Brevard R-2 Charles W. Lee, Lake Toxaway Roy Kilpatrick, Brevard R-l L. D. Gillespie, Brevard R-l J. H. Raxter, Brevard R-l S. C. Gibson, Brevard Jeff Lance, Brevard B. F. Arrowood, Brevard, R-l Mrs. Bess W. May, Brevard Mrs. Bates Patton, Pisgah Forest • Mrs. R, J. Orr, Brevard A, B. Burton, Knoxville We are happy to add the following names to our ever-increasing list: Wesley Wilson, Brevard Mrs. Georgia Galloway, Alabama Oscar Bryson, New York E. K. DeLong, Brevard Mrs. Nell K. Howell, Waynesvllle Agnes Hunt, Brevard At Lyday Hospital Patients at Lyday Memorial hospital, as reported Wednesday morning In clude: Mrs. Mack Jackson, Mrs. Alice Dixon, Mrs. L. P. Cooper, Mrs. Clyde McCall, Mrs. Warrior Owens, Ernest McFaul, Ben Arrowood and B. O. Walker. any time to any member of the committee, or through The Times office. A total of $25,000 is needed to match like amount to be given by the Duke Foundation, in order that work may start on the new building. Several large groups are working now on lump contributions, and it is very likely that one to three thousand dollars will be added to the fund during the week—but the fact remains: There is room for EVERY ONE to contribute. as many of the sidewalks, walking was precarious Wednesday at noon . The snowfall was reported as being general throughout the nation Sun day, and Missouri reported 24 Inches, with the entire eastern section covered from one inch to eight Inches In depth. J. M. Allison, who went to Columbia Sunday morning to visit his son who Is In a hospital there, reported that sleet and Ice covered the road all the way to the central South Carolina city, and that on his return trip Tues day morning there was still evidence of the winter blast below Greenville. The mail carriers made their rounds as usual Monday, although some parts of the rural routes could not be con tacted. Star mall from Hendersonville and Greenville came through slightly behind schedule. Buses to Asheville maintained their schedules, with the Brevard via Caesar’s Head to Green ville line failing; to make Its regular trips Monday and Tuesday. No major accidents were reported In the county. Frank King Is Taking Business Census Here Frank King has been named busi ness and industrial census taken for Transylvania and Jackson counties, and started his work last week. Mr. King replaces Walter I. Reece of Rosman, who resigned last week. Dan Tompkins, assistant supervisor for the district, was here last Friday and Saturday, assisting Mr. King in start ing the work. Mr. Reece stated to 'The Times that sickness in his family at the time the work was supposed to start caused him to ha’-e to resign from the ap pointive position. Mr. Reece, in a let ter to the paper, states that he appre ciated the appointment, but that cir cumstances over which he had no con trol prevented him from continuing with the work. The population census will be start ed early in April, or the last of March. Mr. Tompkins said, following closely behind the business and industrial cen sus. Sylvan Valley Name of New Florist Shop "Sylvan Valley Florist" was selected as name for the new flower shop which held its formal opening here last Fri day evening. Dr. B. G. Lynch submit ted the winning name, and was given a basket of flowers as prize. Over a hundred suggested names were submitted, A. B, Galloway, manager, said, many of them very appropriate. At the formal opening Friday even ing, between 200 and S00 people visit ed the new florist shop, and express ed their appreciation to the man agers for opening the much-needed new business here. Q iay Tankersley, who has had a nun her of years experience In florist work. Is In charge of the Sylvan Val ley Florist. SCHOOLS CLOSED ON ACCOUNT DEEP SNOW Entire System Has Holidays Extended to January 15 —Attendance Low All schools of the county were clos ed Monday morning for another week, with opening1 postponed until Monday morning, January 16. This step was taken by school offi cials, County Su.jerintendem J. U. Jones said, due to conditions of the outlying roads used by school buses. Snowfall of last Friday and again Sun day had so blanketed the county roads over which school buses had to travel that it was deemed unsafe for travel. In Brevard, less than one-third of the school children who ordinarily come to school on buses, were present Mon day morning, and many of the children who live In Brevard were also absent. Main roads through the county were open for careful travel Monday morn ing, but the state highway crews had been unable to reach all the outlying routes. New Masonic Officers Take Charge Friday At the regular communication of Dunn’s Rock Masonic lodge Friday evening at 8 o’clock at the lodge hall, newly elected and appointed officers will fill their stations and places. These officers were installed In Asheville Monday night by J. Edward Allen, of Warrenton, grand master of the grand lodge of North Carolina. The new officers are as follows: A. E. York, master: Claud Stroup, senior warden: A. M. Paxton, Jr., Junior warden; A. N. Jenkins; treasurer, Henry Henderson, secretary; Paul Beck, senior deacon; D. R. Boyd, jun ior deacon: D. H. Winchester and Wav erly Morris, stewards; Tom Stroup, tyler. The grand master will pay his offi cial visit to Dunn’s Rock lodge Friday night, January 26, at which time he will present 38 certificates of 25 years’ continuous memberships, and one cer tificate of 50 years' continuous mem bership. Basketball Game To Be Played Tuesday First basketball game of the season will be played here Tuesday night of next week, January 16, at 7:45, when Coach Christenbury’s charges meet the Textile Institute quint from Spartan burg. Plans are to have the game in the college gym, but definite announce ment will be made as to place on Monday. The College team goes to Boiling Springs Thursday night of this week for a conference game there. TAX LISTERS WILL CONTINUE IN JAN. Books Will Be at Residences. Rest of Month—Brevard , Township Starts Tax Supervisor Ralph Lyday said Wednesday Chat people throughout the county had listed taxes this year bet ter than in any previous year since he has been in charge of the work. There are still a few people in each of the townships who have not listed, Mr. Lyday said, and for the benefit of these people, the tax listers In each t/.wnship will keep the books open at 'heir places of residence. All of the public listing appointments were filled this week, with exception of Brevard township, where listing starts Thursday of this week. The Brevard list taker will be at Fls gah Forest post office Thursday, Fri day and Saturday of this week, after which he will be located in the county commissioners room at the court house until January 27th. Send In Your Renewal To-Day M1CK1E SAYS-— r - -m VUEU VOU SIT THROUGH -REAPIU' THIS GREAT -flRESIPE COKAPAkllOMi * MAM tf TO ATR4EMP* l THEM ME&0E WE S\T A | WBW SUGSCRAGER/, L NES % / \ ■■— 11 ✓ y .