FiinTHE TRANSYLVANIA TIMES I ;; r tv '■ <>' Forest :: jHI, oun^1ltrr| A Newspaper Devoted to the Best Interest of the People of Transylvania County ♦♦♦hhh »♦»♦♦♦»♦♦»: ^Tso N0I2-BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1M0 $1-00 PER YEAR IN TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY ___— ■ ■■■■ - -- -- --------- “ * • . SPECIAL SERVICES HERE SUNDAY MORN Easter Music To Be Featured —Loyalty Campaign Will Close Sunday Night Easter will be observed in the dif ferent churches of Brevard Sunday with sermons and music appropriate to the occasion. At St. Philip’s Episcopal church cele bration of the Holy Communion and sermon will be at It o’clock Sunday morning. The rector, the Itev. Harry Perry, will be assisted in the service by the Kev. Thomas B. McClsment. The Church school and annual lenten offering will be at tO o’clock. The flood Friday service Friday morning in the chapel of the church at 10:30 o'clock will be In charge of St. Philip's Auxiliary. The tt o'clock sermon at the Meth odist church will be on the subject. "Memory and Morning," by the pastor, the Itev. K. P. Billups. Special music will be given by the junior and senior choirs. The Itev. C. M. Jones, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will use as his aermon topic Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. "The Life Eternal.” I)r. Hoyt Blackwell, president of Mars Hill College, will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, at which time special Easter music will be rendered by the choir. The final In the series of Sunday night union services during the Church Loyalty campaign will be held at the Methodist -church at 7:30 o'clock, to which mein tiers of all denominations are cordially Invited Truck Parking Plan Adopted For Brevard Matter of large trucks parking in the business district of Brevard for long periods of time was "taken up at a meeting of the board of aldermen last week, and order was made setting aside Main street from England to Onston, and llroad street from Probarte to Jordan as non parking areas for large trucks, except for loading and unload ing purposes only. Following Is the ordinance as pussed by the board: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AR TICLE t OF THE TRAFFIC OR DINANCE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION AT THE END OF RAID ARTICLE TO BE NUMBERED RECTION 14. THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That article 4 of the Traffic Ordinance be amended by In serting a new section at the end there of to he numbered section 14 as fol lows : Section 14. No person shall park a motor truck or other verhlde of a sim ilar length on any of the streets or portions of streets hereinafter set out except for the purpose of loading and unloading such vehicle. Provided, no such vehicle shall be parked for load ing and unloading for a longer period than forty-five minutes, Tlie streets upon which such parking Is hereby permitted are as follows: Both sides of Main Street between, Onston Rtrect and England Street. Both sides of Broad Street from Pro barte Street to Jordan Street . Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with or Incon sistent with the provisions of this or dinance are hereby repealed. Section 3. That this ordinance shall be In full force and effect from and after Its passage and publication. New Arrival* Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Basso a son. Keith Hamilton Basso, on Friday. March 16, in an Asheville hospital. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lee Bridges a daughter. Sandra Elalno Bridges, on Thursday. February 22. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jon Duck worth a son on Thursday, March 14, at L.vdny Memorial hospital. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Hart, on Tuesday, March 19, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Jones a daughter on Sunday, March 17, at Lyday Memorial hospital. Lee R. Fisher Funeral Rites Be Held Friday Afternoon at Lake Lee R. Fisher, 83, prominent Rosman citizen, died at his home Wednesday afternoon at 7:15 following a critical Illness of a week. Death was due to heart trouble. Funeral services will be held Fri day afternoon at 3 o’clock_from Lake Toxaway Baptist church, with the Rev. J. R. Bowman and the Rev. M. E. Summey, In charge. Interment will be made In the church cemetery. The body was prepared for burial at Os borne-SImpson funeral home this morn ing. Mr. Fisher had led an active life, and had been prominent In political and business circles. He was born at Lake Toxaway but was reared In Polk county, where he served as chief of police of Tryon. Returning to Transylvania, he serv ed as U. S. Deputy Marshal, and also as chief of police at Rosman. Mr. Fisher was twice married. His frlst wife was Miss Amanda Walker of South Carolina and one daughter, Mrs. T. P. Galloway, Jr., of Calvert, survive from this union. His second wife was Miss Nettle Galloway, of Rosman. and one daughter and five sons survive from this marriage, as follows: Mrs. Thad Nowman of Ros man; Coy, Roy, and Jack Fisher of Rosman: Frank of Lake Toxaway, and Wash, of Winston-Salem. Guilford A Cappella Choir Coining Saturday The Guilford College A Cappella | Choir which appears in the Methodist I church Saturday night at 8:00 o’clock | presents the local program as one of | the series in the annual spring tour of j the noted southern choral group which | Is in its 12th season. The choir Is touring middle western ,• centers this spring as the result of many requests from groups which have; heard the well-trained organization, i Lt year the choir carried its pro gram to northern states from North Carolina to New England, in keeping with the desire to extend the influence of sacred music over a wide territory. For years the choir has toured many of the eastern states this side the Mississippi. This spring the itinerary covers eight; states from North Carolina to Illinois ■ and Includes concerts in Brevard, North Carolina. Friendsvllle, Tennessee, Wil liamsburg, Kentucky, Richmond, Cor nel and Marlon, Indiana, Chicago (Sta tion W. O. N.). and Evanston. Illinois, Mlllersburg. Ohio, Rcekley and Blue-; field, West Virginia, and Wythville, Virginia. These programs are present ed dally over a period of eight days, March 23 through March 31. Membership of the choir shows an interesting geographical distribution of the personnel, which comes from 11 states and represents 15 religious faiths. The choir is under the direction o# Dr. Ezra H. F. Weis head of the music department of the college, whose ex cellent training, especially at Columbia and Northwestern universities, and his thorough knowledge and capable lead ership, combine the talents of the 45 young voices. Dr. Weis was the third person in the history of Columbia uni versity to complete requirements In his doctrate In the department of music. The regular program consists of 17 numbers, with several special selec tions. Works are Included from Bach Tschesnokoff-Caln, Farrant. Nanino Bortnolnsky. and such American com posers as David Hugh Jones. Carl F. Muller. P. C. Lutkln, and F. Melius Christiansen. Progress of the choir this year has been notable in the extension of in fluence. Programs have already been presented to more than 10 audiences and far In excess of 5000 people. These programs have been presented to a wide range of audienees, including stu dents and church groups, women's clubs, Interracial organizations and radio. Farmers Federation Meeting On Saturday Transylvania stockholders of the Farmers Federation have been notified that their annual meeting will be held at lh o’clock Saturday morning. March 23. In the warehouse on East Main street. A county advisory committee Is to be elected and a director, one of two rep resenting the Tr-.iinylvanla unit of the cooperative. Is to be nominated. The central federation office In Ashe ville Is expected to be represented at the meeting by James G. K. McClure, president; S. C. Clapp, head of the seed department, and Max M. Roberts, edu cational director. The federation's string band also will be present to supply music, an entertaining touch at most federation meetings. Reports on last year's activities will be submitted by Mr. McClure and plans for the ensuing year discussed. Refreshments will be served at noon. District Agent To Speak Fred Sloan of Franklin, district county agent, will be guest speaker at the Thursday noon meeting of Brevard Klwanls club. Mr. Sloan will be guest of County Agent Julian Glazener, chairman of the agriculture committee. WORLD WAR TOPIC TO BE DISCUSSED Noted Newspaper Correspond ent Speaks at Brevard College Friday Morning Arnold W. O. Kean, New York cor respondent of the Soclal-Demokratln, Danish Government newspaper, will be on the Brevard College campus on Friday, March 22, and will speak at the morning chapel period. Mr. Kean will use as his subject, "Democratic Scandfnavla and Wars.” The speaker Is visiting a large number of colleges In the south In the Interest of a series of articles he Is preparing In regard to the Education of the United States. Mr. Kean Is a native of England and received his education at Cambridge University after which he attended the law school at Harvard on a scholar ship. While at Harvard he studied under the eminent Felix Frankfurter who Is now Supreme Court Justice. Having lived In Scandinavia, and be ing widely traveled In both Europe and America, Mr. Kean Is In a position to discuss with special emphasis the prob lems of the Scandinavian government Mrs. Kean, who Is a daughter of a Danish Senator, will accompany her husband on his tour, and will be on the campus during his stay at the col lege. Judge F. M. Armstrong To Hold Court Here Judge Frank M. Armstrong Is sche duled to preside at the April term Superior court In Brevard which opens on Monday, the 1st. Trial of civil cases Is set for Thurs day of the first week, with few cases on the civil docket. Jurors have been summoned for two weeks of court, but It Is probable that one week wlU suffice to clear both the criminal and civil cases. Operetta Thursday Eve By Grammar School Students of Brevard "Paints and Patches." a musical comedy In two acts, will be presented at the Brevard high school auditorium Thursday evening of this week at 8 o'clock, by children of the grammar grades. The operetta Is sponsored by the PTA, and Is for the benefit of the school library. Over 100 children will take part In the play, with 18 main characters, three choruses, gypsies and artists. Mrs. Melvin Gillespie Is directing the operetta, assisted by other teachers of the grades. Stamp Club Meeting The March meeting of the Brevard Stamp club will be held Friday evening of this week at 8:15 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Rowena Summey, 809 W. Pro bart. It Is urged that all members at tend this meeting. Improvement Started On 2 Business Places Improvement In two business build ings In the uptown section Is going forward this week. The Plckelslmer building on Main street Is being remodeled for the Pat terson Department store, with a new modern front and change In the old stairway leading. Patterson's store plans to open about the middle of April. The Nickel Bargain House on Times Arcade is being remodeled and en larged, with the store-room next door being added to the business. Mrs. A. O. Kitchen, manager of the store, plans to expand her business within the next week. At Lyday Hospital Patients reported at Lyday Memorial hospital on Wednesday Include: Mrs. Francis M. Jones and Infant daughter; Fred Lewis, Lambert Baker, Mrs. J. E. Pace, Mrs. L. P. Cooper, Nace Dar nell. Brevard Boy Tour* North With U. N. C. OHAPEL HILL, March 20—Four University students — Joe Dawson, Kinston; Lewis Hamlin, Brevard; Phil Ellis, Lunday, and Ed Maner, Savan nah, Ga.—compose a debate team which opened an extended spring vacation tour of six Eastern colleges and uni versities by meeting a team at Ran dolph-Macon Woman’s College In Lynchburg, Va., Monday night. Other dates scheduled Include the American University In Washington, D. C„ Tuesday, March 19; George Washington University In Washing ton, Wednesday, March 20; University of Maryland at College Park, Thurs day, March 21; Boston University, Sat urday, March 23; and University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, Tues day, March 20. The topic of debate at all six Insti tutions except George Washington Uni versity will be: Resolved, That the United States should pursue a policy of strict military and economic Isola tion toward all nations outside the western hemisphere engaged In arm ed International or civil conflict The Brevard student made the Southern tour last year and has been outstanding In debating during hls four years here. HIGH SCHOOL BAND ISB NGORGANIZED Musical Organization To Give Recitals In Brevard Dur ing Summer Months A high school band Is being organiz ed, with Mrs. Clyde McDonald as instructor. Twenty or more children have al ready signed up for the band, and a total of more than 30 high school pupils have signified their Intention of taking band music as extra- cur ricular work. Mrs. McDonald is a graduate of Anderson Teachers College, where she majored In music and band teaching. She has taught music in high schools for several years, and Is regarded as well fitted for the post which she is occupying at the school. Donald Dee Moore, local musician arhv. composer, is assisting Mrs. Mc Donald in the work, and plans are now being made to hold open air concerts here this summer. The music program is sponsored by the Federal Music Project of the WPA. Special Lecturer at Dunn’s Rock Lodge Members of the Dunn's Rook Mas onic lodge are requester! to be pres ent at the lodge hall Thursday and Friday nights of this week at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of rehearsing the third degree. The degree work will be In charge of W. D. Wilder, state lect urer, of Weavervllle. A cordial invitation is extended to all visiting Masons. “Ghost Train” Nets Hospital Fund $200 "The Ghost Trnin" netted In excess of $200 for the Community Hospital fund last Friday night, and at the same time gave an hour and a half of strict home-town entertainment. Directed by William Jordan, the pro ceeds of the play were all left In the hospital fund treasury, and such ar ticles of scenery and props as were necessarily bought for the production remain in the hands of the Little Theatre organization for further use. Several new faces appeared in the cast of the “Ghost Train." along with former members of the revived Little Theatre group, and the combination of talent proved to be all that was ex pected, and more. Alvin Moore, ill for several weeks, and unable to attend practice, was out In front with his portrayal of Richard Wlnthrop by reason of the fact that he carried on sans rehearsal. How ever, picking a star player was not attempted in the array of talent which performed so admirably. Another play is being arranged for by the Little Theatre, and If attend ance and enthusiasm at the Friday evening performance Is a forecaster, the day of “outside direction" with Its usual "take” of most of the cash pro ceeds, Is over for all time. Whitmire Water Mill Is Now In Operation J. L. Whitmire has opened his mill on Cathey's Creek six miles, south of Brevard, and has a modern plant ready for custom grinding. A modern turbine wheel has been installed at the mill, utilizing the water of Cherryfleld creek to provide power for the plant. Mr. Whitmire states that he plans to expand soon and In stall a flour mill also. _ Big Egg Content la .Gaining Interest of People Over County Hena that work overtime for In dulgent owners will bring said owner one cash dollar per week in The Times Mg egg contest. ' One young enthusiast Is said to have already placed the pictures of an ostrich egg In front of the laying house for his biddies to look at, believing that the power of suggestion will en able his hens to produce larger eggs. Will Price tried feeding his bens large balls of mash two years ago, and won a prize. However, this practice won't hold' good, because Mr. Price failed to win last year. Mrs. E. H. Mackey of Little River was winner of last week’s dollar with an entry that weighed four and one fourth ounces. Franklin Kerber who won the first week entered another egg Saturday but his entry only tip ped the scales at three and one-eighth ounces. Second high place for the week went to H. B. Lane of Wilson’s Bridge sec tion; third place was tied by entries made by William Jordan and Mrs. W. B. Daniels. Egg entered by Mrs. Mackey to win the cash prize was laid by a white leghorn hen. Mrs. Marcus Williams of the Camp Carolina section had sec ond place entry—four ounce egg laid by a New Hampshire red; third place went to H. B. Lane of ,the Wilson Bridge section; and fourth place was tied by entries made by William Jor dan and Mrs. W. B. Daniels. Other entries were made in the fol lowing weight order—Burlln Owen, Lake Toxaway; W. R. Galloway of Balsam Grove, who won two weeks In succession last year; Bradley Wyatt, Brevard; I^eRoy Davis, Brevard R-2; Franklin Kerber. Forest Hills; James G. Holden, Jr., Brevard; Mrs. Rufus Oufee, Brevard R-2; Mrs. Florence Orr, Brevard; Mrs. W. English, Horse Shoe. One dollar is paid each week by The Times for the largest egg, so send the largest one you find In the hen nest each week, It may be the winner . . . some weeks, three ounces is heavy enough to win. Rev. W. S. Price Will Be Enon Church Pastor The Rev. W. S. Price, Jr., of Bre vard has been called to the pastorate of Enon Baptist church. Rev. Price is expected to preach his initial ser mon next Sunday morning at 11:00 o’clock. A program of evening ser vices. young people's work and train ing courses will be arranged soon. Wallace Galloway Is Out For Representative M. Wallace Galloway, well known figure In county and state political circles, announces In this week's paper that he will be a candidate for repre sentative In the general assembly on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Galloway was reared on the farm and says he Is still a farmer, with fanning about the only Job there Is "left open for an 'old codger* like me," He taught school for several years as a young man, and served as regis ter of deeds here for two terms. He served as representative In the general assembly of 1933, and prior to that time was postoffice clerk in the Brevard office, and held postlons as U. 8. postoffice clerk and also as deputy Insurance collector for the western district. During the past year, until part of the work was disbanded, Mr. Galloway was with the state em ployment division In Western Carolina. A statement as to his platform Is be ing carried In this Issue of The Times. Will Operate School Of Music In Brevard DON RICHARDSON, of Char lotte, noted musician and teacher, will operate his school at Brevard college this summer, according to announcement made by the college authorities and Mr. Richardson. The school will open In June and will continue for six weeks, with Brevard College facilities and class rooms being utilized to care for boarding students, and day stu dents. While complete details for opera tion of the school at Brevard have not been made public, the school, will probably have between 50 and too students, and a faculty of half dozen or more experienced teach ers and musicians headed by Mr. Richardson. The Sohool of Music has been la operation at Queens-Chlcora Col lege, Charlotte for the past eight summers, but due to repairs which the college will make this summer, It was deemed advisable to move summer school elsewhere, and Bre vard was chosen over several con-* templated locations. Don Richardson’s ability and ex perience as a teacher Is well known throughout tht, state. His musical training goes back to the Royal Conservatories In Belgium. Amster dam, Holland; Berlin and Lelpslg, Germany; and he Is a member of the American Society of authors, publishers and composers. Students who have taken train ing under Don Richardson are now enjoying successful musical careers Ip, nearly every state south of the Mason-Dixie lint. ELECTION BOARD TO ORGANIZE SATURDAY Date* For Filing and Other Political Data For Pri mary Noted Here Transylvania board of elections win meet Saturday morning to organize and set up necessary machinery for holding a primary election on May 26. The board is comprised of C. Y. Pat ton and Fred Johnson. Democrats, and Judge D. L. English. Republican. Matter of new registration and the possibility of changing precinct vot ing places will probably be taken up at the meeting Saturday morning. A statewide law requires three books, one for Republicans, one for Democrats, and a general registration book for the precinct. The new statewide meas ure Is similar to the one which has been In use here for the past several years, and it Is not known now wheth er or not an entire new registration will be called for. Ir. Greenwood place was started this week. Chandler Brothers, contractors on the Job, state that they plan to have the work completed within six weeks, and will give a fine connection between Brevard and Asheville via Boylston. Work was also started this week on the old Vanderbilt road via the Ecusta plant, with the state highway and WPA forces In charge. Part of the road will be relocated to straighten sharp curves, but the gen eral routing of the road will remain same as now In use. Little River 4-H Club Holds Meeting Mr. Holland, state 4-H club assist ant agent, and Mr. Shore, county as sistant agent, were present at the Little River 4-H Club meeting Tues day afternoon. Mr. Holland spoke on the club projects. Forrest Nash and Vance donee were voted In as new members. There were JO members present. Faye Gossett, reporter. Lower District Sing Convention on Sunday Lower District Singing convention will be held at English Chapel Metho dist church Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Arnold Brown, leader of the district group Invitee the general public to at tend and take part in the afternoon's program. N Thanks for Your Roaowal . . ' f !