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The Transylvania Times
A State And National Prize-Winning A.B.C. Newspaper
★ SECTION ONE * BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18. 1951 V 20 PAGES TODAY +
TRANSYLVANIA
IS. . .
An Industrial, Tourist,
Educational, Agricul
tural and Music Cen
ter. Population 15,321.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
w Harry H. Straus School Answering Need In North Brevard
With an attendance of some 292 students, the new and modern elementary school in North Brevard
is serving to relieve much congestion in the Transylvania school system. Boys and girls from the Cedar
Mountain. Connestee. Selica and the immediate North Brevard area are enrolled as the school opened
its doors for the first time last month. The top left photo was made two years ago with Harry Sellers,
then chairman of the board, and Superintendent J. B. Jones inspecting the site. The modern structure,
on which construction is rapidly nearing completion, is pictured below. Principal Alfred Shuford is
shown at the right opening the door as students enter for morning classes. (Times Staff Photos)'
Banquet For Firemen
Arranged For Thursday
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The annual banquet honoring lo
cal firemen will be held tonight
(Thursday) at 7:00 o’clock at the
college cafeteria.
Sponsored by Brevard Rotarians,
Lions «*d Kiwanians, the function
will be attended by some per
sons and the principal speaker
will be Charlie Burkett, chief of
the Salisbury fire department.
Mr. Burkett is an accomplished
speaker and is president of the
North Carolina Fire Chiefs’ asso
ciation. Mr. Burkett addressed a
similar gathering here four years
ago.
The Rotarians are in charge of
the banquet this year and R. O.
(Pete) Doyle, president, will pre
side. George T. Perkins will act as
master of ceremonies. A program
of music is being arranged.
Rev. B. W. Thomason, chaplain,
will give the invocation. After the
meal has been completed, Mr.
Doyle will greet the firemen. At
this point, the master of ceremo
nies will take charge.
Jimmy Gaither is in charge of
food and decorations, Mr. Doyle
said.
Times Publisher,.
Editor, Attending
NEA Convention
Publisher Ed M. Anderson and
Editor John Anderson are this
week end attending the annual fall
meeting and advisory council ses
sion of the National Editorial as
sociation in Chicago, 111. They will
return to Brevard on Sunday night.
Publisher Anderson, who is leg
islative chairman of the NEA, will
speak to the convention on legisla
tive matters on Friday afternoon.
The meetings are being held at
the Congress hotel, and editors and
publishers from every state in the
nation are expected to attend.
CALENDAR OF
COMING EVENTS
Thursday, Oct. 18 — WSCS at
Methodist church meets, 3:30. Join
banquet for firemen, college cafe
teria, 7 p. m. Book Tea at Presby
terian church, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Mu
sic festival board meets at Mrs.
Eric Rawls’, 8 p. m.
Friday, Oct. 19 — Garden club
meets with Mrs. L. P. Hamlin,
3:30. Brevard vs. Tryon, high
school field, 7:30. Square dance at
American Legion building, 9 p. m.
Sunday, Oct. 21 — Attend the
church of your choice.
Monday, Oct. 22 — Selectees
leave bus station at 8 a. m.
Tuesday, Oct. 23 — Jaycees
meet at Coffee Shop, 7 p. m. Jay
cettes’ card party at college cafe
teria, 8 p. m. Elks meeting at lodge,
8 p. m.
Wednesday, Oct. 24 — WOW
meet in hall at 8 p. m.
HOLD HOMECOMING
HERE AT COLLEGE
Annual Event Is Planned For
October 27. Invitations
In Mail
Invitations to attend the annual
homecoming observance on Octo
ber 27 at Brevard college have
been sent out to all alumni of
Rutherford, Weaver and Brevard,
which compose the Greater Bre
vard College Alumni association.
The alumni bulletin sent out by
Lois Frazier, secretary-treasurer of
the association, indicates that a
full program has been planned for
the entire day and evening. Reg
istration from 10 a. m. until noon
will be followed by informal gath
erings and a buffet luncheon in
the cafeteria from 12:30 until 1:30.
The annual business meeting
when officers of the association
will be named will take place at
2 o’clock in the redecorated audi
torium of Dunham Hall. This will
be followed by open house in all
of the classrooms of the adminis
tration building, recently refurn
ished after fires last year.
Athletic exhibits are slated dur
ing the afternoon on the field and
in the gymnasium. This will re
place the annual football classic,
since Brevard has suspended inter
collegiate competition this year.
The college glee club will enter
tain at a concert in the auditorium
from 4:45 until 5:30 o’clock. This
will be followed by informal din
ners and a dance in the James Ad
dison Jones library from 8 until
11 p. m.
In urging all of the alumni to be
present on this occasion the secre
tary, in her invitation, states:
“Note that our homecoming an
nouncement this year addresses
the association unofficially as the
—Turn To Page Six
NEW BUILDING
HOUSES PUPILS
AT N. BREVARD
Delays Caused By Priorities
And Scarcity Of Mate
rials Overcome
By FRANCES WALKER
Students at the Harry H. Straus
school in North Brevard, totaling
292 boys and girls and increasing
every day, are happily housed at
Jost in their new building after a
series of set-backs caused by pri
orities and scarcity of materials
expected during these uncertain
times.
Albert Shuford, genial principal,
explained to The Times reporter
that radiators for heating and the
water lines were only completed
last Thursday, several weeks after
the students were moved in. It
was feared up until the last min
ute that radiators would be de
layed. The school water supply be
fore lines were completed came
from a large tank which had to be
filled each evening and operated
during the day with a compressor
pump.
—Turn To Page Six
Hospital Addition Gets State Approval,
Total Of $77,360 Must Be Raised Here
LITTLE THEATRE
IS NOW OFFERING
NEW MEMBERSHIPS
Tickets Good For Three
Plays And One 1952 Lake
Summit Production
The sale of season memberships
in the Brevard Little Theatre,
which admit the holder to the
three productions this winter and a
play at Lake Summit in the sum
mer of 1952, got underway this
week with active members making
contacts.
Mrs. Ray Winchester and Mrs.
Erwin Schranz, who are heading
the student sales, report that ail
students who sell five or more tick
ets will receive a season member
ship without charge.
Mrs. Charles Glazener, who is
the membership chairman, points
out this week that the membership
not only includes the three Bre
vard plays but one next summer,
when a pass is sent from the
Vagabond Players in recognition
of support locally.
Rehearsals are now underway
for the first play, a melodrama,
which will be presented November
13 and 14. All season tickets should
be sold before that time.
A new feature this year is the
solicitation of patrons and spon
sors to aid in the work of the Little
Theatre. The sponsors must con
tribute from $10 to $50 and pa
trons are recognized if they con
tribute $50 or more. Checks may
be sent to Mrs. Glazener or to
Howard Schmidt, treasurer.
Transylvania Is
Nearing Goal In
Freedom Crusade
The Crusade for Freedom
drive in Transylvania county has
been extended through Saturday,
October 20, and Chairman John
Anderson today makes a final
plea for contributions.
According to treasurer, Dr.
Frank McGuire, Transylvartia has
raised $454.85 through Wednes
day noon, and several pledges
are yet to come in.
The county’s pledged quota
was $500, while the actual as
signed quota by the state was
only $157.20. “Our people have
again cooperated splendidly, and
we certainly want to go over the
$500 mark,” the chairman stated
yesterday in thanking all who
have contributed.
Santa Is Coming
Merchants Select Pontiac As Grand
Prize In Holiday Trading Festival
Final plans for the big Holiday
Trade festival, to begin here on
November 1, are being made, and
local business men chose a Pontiac
eight on Monday night by a secret
vcte as the grand prize of the
event. Ending date is set for Sat
urday, December 22.
Dr. E. O. Roland, president of
the chamber of commerce, presid
ed over the meeting Monday night,
and different phases of the trade
festival were discussed.
Stores in Brevard, Rosman and
Pisgah Forest, are cooperating in
the festival, which is being held
in order that outstanding values
might be offered by the merchants.
Carl Bryson, chairman of the
prizes committee, submitted a list
Formal Organizational Ceremonies Of
Lutheran Church Slated On Sunday
Ceremonies for the formal or-1
ganization of the Lutheran Church i
of the Good Shepherd in Brevard
as a congregation of the United
Evangelical Lutheran synod of
North Carolina of the United Luth
eran church in America, will take
place on this Sunday, October 21st,!
at the 11 o’clock service, it is an
nounced by the pastor, Rev. David]
F. Cooper. - ]
Dr. F. L. Conrad, president of
the North Carolina Lutheran sy
nod , will preach the sermon and
officiate in the organization cere
mony.
The program for the day will
begin at 10 o’clock with the adult
Sunday school lesson being taught
by Harold Krauss, president of
the North Carolina Lutheran Men’s
brotherhood, of Winston-Salem.
At an impressive service at the
11 o’clock hour more than 50
adults will be received as charter
members of the new congregation
by adult baptism, letter of trans
fer, profession of faith, and con
firmation, the pastor states. Around
18 children will be received into
baptized membership of the con
—Turn to Page Seven
of tentative prizes to be awarded
to shoppers each week during the
festival.
Crawford Frueman, general
chairman of the festival, reported
that local firms which Were eligible
are willingly joining in the festi
val, the primary object of which is
to encourage trading in Brevard
and to stimulate Christmas busi
ness.
Any firm which has not been
contacted and wishing to join in
the event is asked to contact Ernest
Kelley at Brevard Jewelers.
Local Legionnaires
Attend Convention
Three members of the Monroe
Wilson post, No. 88, of the Ameri
can Legion here, are this week at
tending the national convention of
the legion in Miami Beach, Fla.
Representing the Brevard post
are Ralph R. Fisher, past com
mander of division five; Weldon
Misenheimer, first vice commander
of the Monroe Wilson post; and
Bill Baughn, adjutant.
The group left on Saturday and
will return to Brevard this coming
Saturday. _
General'Douglas MacArthur was
the principal speaker at the legion
yesterday, ^nd some 300,000 per
sons jammed the sidewalks to see
the gigantic parade. Earle Cocke,
Jr., the national commander, is
presiding over the convention, said
to be the largest ever held by the
national organization.
Miss Teague Crowned Queen In Contest
MISS JOAN TEAGUE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Teague,
of Brevard, is pictured above being crowned queen in the contest
sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star. MRS. ETHEL HAWKINS,
worthy matron, is doing the crowning honors, and she presented Miss
Teague with a $50 check for winning first place. MISS BETTY
WHITMIRE, right, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Whitmire, was
runner-up in the contest, and she received a $25 check. (Times Staff
Photo)
Miss Joan Teague Wins OES
Popularity Contest Event Ends
At Minstrel Show Saturday
HEALTH OFFICER
HAKES STATEMENT
ON POSTURE WEEK
Tips On Daily Living Given
By Dr. Corey. Is 13th
Observance
How you habitually open a win
dow, lift a bag of groceries, sit at
work or stand in the bus can have
an important affect on your health
and energy as well as your looks,
Dr. J. Hicks Corey, local health of
ficer, pointed out today as he an
nounced that Transylvania is join
ing with hundreds of other com
munities across the country in the
13th annual observance of National
Posture week.
The event climaxes the year
round programs of the Samuel Hig
by Camp Institute for Better Pos
ture, New York City, founded by
the late S. H. Camp, philanthropist
of Jackson, Michigan. Schools, col
leges, Y’s, health and maternity
centers and other groups interested
in public health education partici
pate and reach millions of chil
dren and adults.
“Despite our astonishing array of
labor saving appliances, ranging
from the washing machine to the
automobile, most people keep com
plaining about ‘that tired feeling’,”
Dr. Corey said. “One important
—Turn to Page Twelve
Miss Betty Whitmire Is Run
ner-up. Officials Express
Appreciation
Miss Joan Teague, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Teague, was
crowned queen of the popularity
contest Saturday night at the Bre
vard high school.
The contest has been held for
the past three weeks in Transylva
nia under the sponsorship of the
Order of the Eastern Star.
Miss Betty Whitmire, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Whitmire,
was runner-up. Miss Teague was
awarded a check for $50 and Miss
Whitmire received $25.
There were 20 contestants in
the contest and each was awarded
a prize by Mrs. Ethel Hawkins,
the worthy matron, and Ralph
Parrish, the worthy patron.
The officials of the organization
expressed sincere appreciation to
the girls for participating in the
contest. .They also thanked the
members of the minstrel show,
which preceded the presentation
ceremonies, and all other persons
aiding in the success of the event.
Proceeds derived from the con
test and the minstrel will go to
equip the kitchen of the new Ma
sonic Temple on East Main street.
Miss Bessie Ann Allison, of Fur
man university, of Greenville,
spent the week end at home with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Madison
Allison.
WPNF Program Highlight*
Much Interest Being Shown In New
♦Program, "So You Wanna Be A D-J"
Much interest is being shown in
the new “So You Wanna Be A Disc
Jockey” program, which is heard
Monday through Friday from 4:00
to 4:30 over WPNF. The program
features local high school and col
lege students and other residents
of Transylvania. Boys and girls
wishing to participate on the pro
gram are requested to write to
“So You Wanna Be A Disc Jockey,”
WPNF, Brevard.
On Thursday, October 18, George
White, a Brevard high school stu
dent, will be heard. On Friday,
October 19, Worth Wilkersen from
the college will be on. Monday,
October 22, the schedule calls for
Mrs. Lewis Surrette, of route 2,
Brevard. On Tuesday, Lowrey
“Buck” Ferguson, from the college
will be heard, while Glenn Mel
ton, of the local high school, will
be heard Wednesday.
A play-by-play description of the
football game between the Uni
versity of North Carolina and the
University of Maryland will be
bioadcast over WPNF Saturday
afternoon beginning at 1:45 o’clock.
These broadcasts originate
—Tara to Page Seven
WILL BE CALLED
HARRY H. STRAUS
MEMORIAL WING
Number Of Rooms Will Be
Increased From 25 To 40.
More Private Ones
$15,000 IN FUND
The Medical Care commission
of North Carolina has tentatively
approved construction of a $200,
000 addition to the Transylvania
Community hospital subject to the
availability of local funds and pri
ority approval.
Of the $200,000 Transylvania
county would be expected to raise
36.2 per cent or $72,400. In addi
tion to this amount it would be
necessary for the hospital trustees
to provide $4,960, as a guarantee
against any possible operating de
ficiency incurred in the first two
years of operating with additional
beds. The total amount which must
be guaranteed locally in order to
receive the money from the Medi
cal Care commission is $77,360.
There is now approximately $15,
000 in a fund for this addition,
which will be called the Harry H.
Straus Memorial Wing. The fund
was started in January, 1944, on
the occasion of Mr. Straus’ 60th
birthday when Robert M. Hanes,
Walter V. Landeck, Walter M.
Schwarz and T. Nelson Word con
tributed $1,500 as a unique birth
day gift.
Ralph H. Ramsey, chairman of
the hospital board of trustees,
stated yesterday that an official
campaign would be made in the
immediate future to secure these
necessary funds.
Chairman Ramsey pointed out
that in order for Transylvania to
get the appropriations from the
Medical Care commission locll
funds must be raised before De
cember 14, 1951. He pointed out
that the new addition will increase
the beds at the hospital from 25 to
40 and will give the local institu
tion needed private rooms.
SCHEDULE IS SEF
FOR BOOK MOBILE
Changes Made In Stops Since,'
Vehicle Is Rented To > •
Henderson 1 ..
The Transylvania county Book
mobile has had to alter its sched
ule of 26 stops due to the fact that
it has been rented to Henderson
county for the first two weeks in
the month, according to Mrs. Leh
mann Kapp, county librarian.
These stops made on the third
and fourth Tuesdays and Thurs
days have been in effect since the
Bookmobile was rented to the
neighboring county, but Mrs. Kapp
says she fears many of the rural
people are not familiar with it
A recent article in another news
paper indicated that the Bookmo
bile had been purchased by Hen
derson county, and she hastened
to explain it, was rented on a trial
basis, with the neighboring library
having the privilege of buying an
interest in it. The Bookmobile was
bought by Transylvania county
three years ago. It is now being
—Turn To Page Six
Experience Of The
Transylvania Times
Staff Is 167 Years
The Transylvania Times staff
has a total of 167 years of ex
perience, Publisher Ed M. An
derson reports.
At a staff meeting this week,
the publisher expressed his ap
preciation to The Times em
ployees for their continued good
work and pointed out that the
paper was again entered in the
North Carolina State Pres^nsso
ciation contest. sP
Brevard’s prize-winning news
paper has won more state awards,
than any other weekly in North
Carolina. The Times has also
been voted the second best
weekly in the United States fat a
National Editorial association
contest
“Let’s continue to give Brevard
the best modern day newspa£r
possible,” Publisher Anderson
concluded.