Vol. 52: No. 40
BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1942
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
AND
STAMPS
Transylvania Times
A .Newspaper Devoted to the Best Interest of the People of Transylvania County
NEW SCRAP DRIVE BEGINS
Brevard And County Extend Hearty Welcome To Brevard College Students
PUBLIC OFFICIAL
& CIVIC LEADERS
ISSUE GREETINGS
Pledge Full Renewed In
terest And Plans To Build
Greater College
ENROLLMENT GOOD
Brevard College has opened its
ninth year with an enrollment of
300 students and today Brevard
and Transylvania county officials
and civic, industrial, commercial
and religious leaders are extend
ing a hearty welcome to these
students and to the faculty mem
bers.
In formal statements, they also
expressed appreciation for the in
stitution and pledged continued
support and co-operation in help
ing to build an even larger and
greater Brevard College.
“I take great pleasure in wel
coming the students and faculty to
Brevard and assure you that ev
ery one of our citizens are delight
ed to have you here,” Mayor Carl
Hardin declared.
“One of the biggest assets in
Transylvania county is Brevard
College and our people are proud
of this fine educational institu- j
tion and are happy to wel
come the students each year,”
Carl Allison, chairman of the Tran
sylvania county board of commis
sioners, stated.
as cnairman oi tne Brevard
College expansion program, I am
happy to ; vtend a cordial welcome
to the students. I am delighted
that the excellent enrollment ex
ceeds our expectations and that
the prospects are bright for a good
year. I can state that it is our
intention to throw our wholeheart
ed support behind the College dur
ing the duration and when the time
is right, to bring to successful
completion our expansion pro
gram,” S. E. Varner states.
Ralph Fisher, president of the
Brevard Chamber of Commerce;,
Willis Brittain, a member of the
board of county commissioners;
J. O. Wells, president of the Bre
vard Kiwanis club also issued
statements welcoming the students
and pledging continued support to
the college.
‘‘Our company is interested in
Brevard College and we take pleas
ure in welcoming the students and
faculty and wish for them a suc
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PLANS HADE FOR
FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK IN BREVARD
State Fire Marshal Mr.
Brockwell To Make Two
Speeches Here Thurs.
The highlight of Brevard’s ob
servance of National Fire Prev
ention week will take place next
Thursday when Sherwood Brock
well, of Raleigh, state deputy in
surance commissioner and fire
marshal, delivers two addresses
here, Chief John W. Smith an
nounces.
Mr. Brockwell will talk to a
large group of high school and
college students in the Brevard
high school auditorium in the
afternoon and that night he will
be the guest speaker at a joint
banquet meeting of the Brevard
Kiwanis and Lions clubs, at which
time members of the Fire depart
ment, town officials, school of
ficials and members of the coun
ty board of commissioners will be
honor guests.
The two civic clubs here have
entertained the firemen each fall
for several years. This year the
Lions club has charge of arrange
ments and the banquet will prob
ably be held in the main dining
room at Brevard College.
Fire Chief Smith said he was
delighted that Mr. Br ckwell had
arranged to come to Brevard again.
He also cautioned every one to
be careful about fires. “We have
' a mighty good record and let’s
keep it that way,” he said.
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$100 In Prizes In Transylvania
Scrap Metal Contest
Awards And Rules
Transylvania County Contest
PURPOSE
To bring our every pound of scrap metal in Transylvania
county to help meet this nation's war needs; to make Tran
sylvania county a record contributor in the state; and to supple
ment and encourage activities of other agencies gathering
vitally-needed war material.
PLAN
Prizes will be given by business firms and individuals to
schools, organizations, individuals and firms turning in the most
scrap metal between October 1 and October 21. It does not mat
ter whether the scrap metal is given free to the government or
sold to the government or junk dealers. It all counts in prize
competition. The county, organizations and individuals also
have an opportunity of winning large prizes given in the N. C.
Newspaper state contest, which is announced elsewhere in this
issue.
PRIZES
$25 War Bond or equivalent to school turning in the
greatest poundage of scrap metal, per enrollment
$25 War Bond or equivalent to junior organization in
county—Boy Scouts, 4-H clubs, etc.—turning in the
greatest poundage of scrap metal.
$25 War Bond or equivalent to women's civic, patriotic,
fraternal or home demonstration club turning in
greatest poundage of scrap metal.
$25 War Bond to individual or firm in Transylvania
county turning in greatest pounc&ge of scrap metaL
Takes minimum of 2 tons to Qualify,
SPECIAL AWAAD—FUEL* MOVIE—to every one who*
cooperates fully in the campaign. Details to be an
nounced next week.
j ELIGIBILITY
Every person,^ man, woman, and child residing in Tran
j sylvania county is eligible to contribute to the collection, except
| scrap dealers.
All firms, partnerships, corporation and individuals are
| eligible to collect scrap and enter it in the name of a firm or
i individual, but the same material may NOT be entered in the
j name of both the firm and individual. Every school or Jun
1 ior organization is eligible to compete for prizes offered those
j groups.
PROCEDURE
metal must be receipted at point of delivery.
All scrap
Credit will be given only on basis of receipts.
All schools and three depots in Brevard are collection depots.
JUDGES
Judges of the county contest will be members of the Tran
sylvania county salvage committee.
DR. FARRELL IS
HOLDING SCHOOL
DENTAL CLINICS
Clinic Now Being Held At
Rosman. Next One At
Brevard. Advice Given
Dr. W. I. Farrell, of the Oral
Hygiene division of the North
Carolina state board of health, is
now conducting a dental clinic in
the Rosman high school and the
next clinic will be held here in the
Brevard schools.
Last year Dr. Farrell, who has
been coming to Transylvania for
the past 10 years, held clinics in
other schools in the county and
this fall the Rosman and Brevard
clinics will occupy his full time.
“It is always a pleasure to come
to this county,” he stated. “I re
ceive splendid co-operation from
the teachers and all school offic
ials.”
School authorities also point out
that the children look forward to
his return.
In discussing his work, Dr. Far
rell said the dentist visiting schools
has for his main purpose the edu
cational side. “Of course correc
tion of many dental defects is
made and that is termed as dem
onstrative teaching. Since it is
impossible for the School Dentist
to make corrections for more than
a small percent of the children,
all possible is done for those who
are not fortunate enough to en
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Blackout Tuesday
Night Big Success
Residents and motorists in
Brevard and Transylvania coun
ty cooperated splendidly with
the county civilian defense or
ganization in making the 45
minute state wide test blackout
a success here Tuesday night,
Chairman Ralph Ramsey reports.
The mobilization call pawn*
through at 9:05 and sirens and
whistles started blowing at 9:15.
Within three to five minutes,
Brevard, Pisgah Forest and Bos
nian were “blacked out” except
for the industrial plants that are
permitted to continue operation
and a few residents and motor
ists. When requested, these per
sons cooperated, it is stated. One
motorist, however, was caught.
The defense organization
mobilized quickly and operated
with speed and efficiency. This
was the first time that the con
trol center has been in operation.
The all-clear signal came at 10
o’clock.
MRS. CARRIER ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF HOSPITAL
AUXILIARY MONDAY NIGHT
A Ladies’ Auxiliary of The Tran
sylvania community hospital was
organized at a meeting held at the
hospital Monday night.
Mrs. Henry N. Carrier was elect
ed president, Mrs. J. B. Jones vice
president, Mrs. E. S. English treas
urer and Mrs. William P. Jordan,
secretary. Mrs. Alex Kizer serv
ed as temporary chairman.
COUNTY SURPASSES
SEPT. BOND QUOTA
BY A BIG MARGIN
Over $30,000 Sold And
Quota was $19,200. Thea
tres Lead In Drive
Stimulated by an extensive
“Salute to Heroes” days observance
which featured the sale of war sav
ings stamps here for the past two
weeks, Transylvania county went
way over the top of its September
war bond quota, E. H. McMahan,
chairman announced yesterday.
The September quota was $19,
200 and sales reported yesterday
totalled $30,218.75, or $13,018.75
over the quota.
The September drive was spear
headed in this county by the Co-Ed
and Clemson theatres, together
with the co-operation of civic and
fraternal organizations, the schools
and churches. Stamps were sold
by various groups in the theatre
lobbies.
Last Saturday the Dunn’s Rock
Masonic lodge sold $344.50 worth of
war savings bonds and stamps here
next door to the Waltermire hotel
entrance. Frea ice cream was giv
en to those who purchased stamps
and bonds.
Members of the Women’s Civic
club also sold $690.80 worth of
bonds and stamps last Saturday.
Carolyn Kimzey and D o ri s
Aherns each sold $100 bonds. The
committee Saturday was composed
of Mrs. H, L. Haswell, chairman;
Mrs. David Ward, Mrs. Roland Wil
ber, Mrs. Fred Holt, Mrs. H. fe.
Erwin, Miss Lucy Hedden, Mrs.
Ralph Fisher, Mrs. J. C. Wike and
Mrs. D. L. English.
Chairman McMahan reported the
following sales: Pisgah Forest post
office, $14,681.25; Transylvania:
Trust company, $8,950.00; Brevard
post office, $3,337.50; Brevard Fed
eral Savings and Loan Association,
$2,818.75; Rosman post office,
$431.25.
PRODUCTION AT
PISGAH MILLS IS
INCREASED SOME
Six More Carding Machines
Installed. Plan To Start
Mercerizing Plant
The installation of 6 more card
ing machines at the Pisgah mills
here has increased production of
the plant’s thread for army and
navy uses approximately 20 per
cent, W. M. Melton, vice president
and general manager, states.
During the two years that Mr.
Melton has been in charge, the
Pisgah plant’s production has in
creased steadily, and 165 workers
are now being employed. Around
85 percent of its output of fine,
quality thread today goes to war
purposes.
Plans are also being made by
the company to open a merceriz
ing plant in a building near the
depot formerly occupied by a build
ing supply firm and known as the
Ashworth property.
This property was bought in
August by the Pisgah mills and
remodelling work has been under
way since then. Mr. Melton left
today for Phildelphia to purchase
equipment. Around 12 persons will
be employed when the plant is
put into operation.
S. S. Association
To Meet On Sunday
A meeting of the Transylvania
Sunday school association will be
held at the Second Baptist church
this Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock, announcement has been
made by Fred Monteith, superin
tendent.
The matter will be taken up at
the meeting of deciding whether
or not to load a car of produce for
the Thomasville Orphanage. It is
urged that all members and offi
cers of the association be present
at the meeting.
Three Gillespie Brothers 259 Years Old
The combined ages of the three Gillespie Brothers, shown
seated in the above photo, is 259 years. Reading from left to
right, they are: Steven H. Gillespie, 93, Brevard; Joseph Gillespie,
88 and Bass A. Gillespie, 78, both of East Fork. Standing back of
them is Leland Gillespie and Mrs. Jones and daughter, represent
ing four generations. The three brothers have lived all their long
lives in Transylvania county.
McIntosh Withdraws And
N. A. Miller Is Selected As
Democratic Clerk Candidate
To Give Concert
John Eversman, outstanding
American violinist, will give a
concert here at Brevard high
school next Monday night, spon
sored by the Sarah Taylor Guild.
JOHN EVERSMAN
TO GIVE VIOLIN
CONCERT MONDAY
Noted Violinist To Appear
At High School. Sponsor
ed By Church Guild
Monday night, October 5th, at
8:00 p. m., John Eversman, noted
American violinist, will appear at
the Brevard high school auditorium
in a concert, sponsored by the
Sarah Taylor Guild of the Brevard
Methodist church.
“Music lovers of Brevard and
vicinity will welcome with great
pleasure this opportunity of hear
ing Mr. Eversman and are assur
ed of an evening’s entertainment
worth their enthusiastic support/’
members of the Guild state. “It
is a comforting matter in times
like these to know we can attend
and enjoy musical programs.”
Mr. Eversman, who is rapidly
taking his place among the noted
artists of the day, is an honor
graduate of the Cincinnati College
of Music and has made outstand
ing success as a concert violinist.
The warmth of tone, the vigor and
technical capabilities of Mr. Evers
man have won for him enthusiastic
ovations wherever he has ap
peared.
—Tom To Paco Six
Appointment Made At Meet
ing Of County Executive
Committee Monday
Following an official announce
ment from Spalding McIntosh last
Saturday, stating that he would
not be a candidate for re-election,
the Transylvania county Demo
cratic executive committee met
here Monday night at the court
house and selected N. A. Miller, of
Brevard, as their candidate for
clerk of superior court in the gen
eral election to be held on Novem
ber 3.
Mr. McIntosh, who is now ser
ving his first term as clerk, was
re-nominated in the primary last
spring. Last Saturday afternoon,
however, he notified Fred John
son, chairman of the county board
of elections, that he would not
seek re-election. He stated that he
had reached this decision because
of the small salary paid by the
clerk’s office and that he had re
ceived offers of better positions.
Rumors concerning his possible
withdrawal from the race had been
circulating here for the past two
weeks and the county commis
sioners had ordered Alex Kizer,
city clerk, to make an audit of
the clerk’s office. This work is
now underway. A certified public
accountant from Asheville has al
so been employed to audit all of
the county books.
Officials of the Democratic exe
cutive committee report that on
the first ballot Mr. Miller receiv
ed an overwhelming majority of
the 16 precinct votes cast, and
following this secret vote, a reso
lution was passed, pledging the
unanimous support of the party to
Mr. Miller’s election. Several other
candidates had been mentioned.
Mr. Miller is widely known
throughout the county and this
section of the state. He served
three terms as clerk, from 1914 to
1926. Since 1930 he has been work
ing with the state highway com
mission in this county as a fore
man.
Official county ballots are now
being printed. The rest of the
Democratic ticket is composed of
C. O. Ridings, of Rutherford coun
ty, for solicitor; Mrs. E. L. Mc
Kee, of Sylva and J. T. Bailey, of
Haywood county, for state senate;
M. W. Galloway, Brevard, house
of Representatives; Freeman Hayes,
for sheriff and C. S. Osborne, for
coroner.
The county Republican ticket
follows: Ralph R. Fisher, Brevard,
and W. C. Hennessee, Jackson
county, for state senate; A. M.
White, Rosman, for house of Rep
resentatives; Walter W. McNeely,
Lake Toxaway, for clerk of court;
Rufus Owen, Brevard, for sheriff.
COUNTY & STATE
PRIZES OFFERED
IN BIG CAMPAIGN
Many Awards For Schools,
Organizations, Individuals
And Various Firms
PRESS CO-OPERATING
With the goal of collecting every
ounce of scrap metal left in Bre
vard and Transylvania county, an
intensive three-week drive opens
today and will continue through
October 21.
This drive is a part of a state
and national campaign urgently re
quested by Donald Nelson, chair
man of the war production board,
who recently issued a cry to the
salvage chairmen and the news
papers of the nation when it be
came obvious that steel mill pro
duction would fall five million tons
under capacity this year because
there wtfS not enough scrap metal
coming in.
Prizes totalling $100 in war
bonds are being offered in the
county to schools, organizations>
individuals and firms who turn in
the largest poundage during the
three weeks of the campaign.
These prizes, shown elsewhere
on this page, are in addition to the
prizes offered in the state-wide
contest sponsored by The Tran
sylvania Times and the North Car
olina newspapers.
Prizes to be awarded in the state
contest amount to $3,300 and in
clude $1,000 war bond to the coun
ty collecting f\e largest number of
pounds of scrap metal per capita,
the bond to be given to some prev
iously designated charity; $500 war
bond to the county reporting the
second largest collection per capita
and a $100 war bond to the coun
ty in each congressional district
making the largest per capita col
lection. In addition, there will be
a $300 war bond awarded to the
business firm turning in the larg
est poundage; $100 war bond to
the individual turning in the larg
est poundage and various other
prizes that are published in this
issue.
The United States government
will award to each county in North
Carolina that collects and turns in
100 pounds of scrap for every man,
woman and child in the county a
VICTORY SALVAGE PENNANT.
Every school in the county is
eligible to compete for the $25 war
bond school prize and at a meeting
of the school principals and sal
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MISENHEIMER IS
APPOINTED SUPT.
OF STREETS HERE
Succeeds Phillip Price. Mrs.
Price To Handle Water
Collections
C. F. “Red” Misenheimer has
been appointed superintendent of
streets here to succeed Phillip
Price and Mrs. Price has been ap
pointed as collector of the town’s
water department, it was learned
yesterday.
This action was taken by the
board of aldermen when physicians
reported that Mr. Price, who was
shot through the head over three
weeks ago, would not be able to
resume his work with the town.
He is continuing to improve and
was taken from the hospital to the
home of his father this week, but
his eyesight has not been restored.
Mr. Misenheimer, who has made
an outstanding record during the
last four years as water fee col
lector, had served notice some
time ago that he was resigning to
accept another position. When the
shooting occurred, Mr. Misen
heimer continued working with the
town and has accepted the posi
tion as head of the streets.
Mrs. Price, who worked with the
telephone company prior to her
marriage, is expected to start work*
ing today.
The appointment will be official
ly approved at a regular board
meeting next Monday night