TRANSYLVANIA IS . , . An Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Agricul tural and Music Cen ter. Population 15,321. The Transylvania Times A State And National Prize-Winning A. B. C. Newspaper TRANSYLVANIA IS . . . The Land of Waterfalls, Mecca for Summer Camps, Entrance to Pisgah National Forest and Home of Brevard Music Festival. Vol. 64, No. 20 SECTION ONE BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1953 k 18 PAGES TODAY k PUBLISHED WEEKLY New Brick Dormitory For Women Occupied At College ■i j k. I?j i u The new dormitory for women constructed by the J. A. Jones company on the campus at Brevard college will be on display at open house Sunday afternoon, 4 to 6 o’clock. The modern brick residence is shown above. It consists of the West wing at the left and the main section and lobby at the right. In the future another wing corresponding to this one will be added. The new dormitory and furnishings cost some $125,000, although the value is exceedingly higher due to many contributions from friends. The structure is modern in every respect and furnishes every convenience to 120 girls, and faculty counsel ors. (Times Staff Photo) Chamber Of Commerce Office To Open Friday, Good Season Is Expected Here Much Publicity Materia! Be ing Sent Out. Budget Of $3,800 Is Adopted The Brevard chamber of com merce office on the court house lawn officially opens for continuous service on Friday morning of this week, it was announced at the di rector’s meeting here Tuesday night. Mrs. John Ford, the execu tive secretary, will be in charge of the office. First work of the information bu reau will be the mailing of over 2,000 folders to selected inquiry lists provided by the WNC High landers, along with copy of the new Transylvania county accommo dations list which has been worked up by the secretary and the tourist committee of the chamber. Membership requests are also be ing mailed to a list that has been prepared by special committee of directors, and President S. E. Var ner, Jr., suggested at the meeting that any and all persons interested in the growth of the section would be welcomed as official members of the organization. The directors adopted the budget for the year ’53, which authorizes the expenditure of $3,800.00. The president explained that the drive for membership is underway and he urges prompt payment of dues. He pointed out that much work is being done continually by the —Turn to Page Five Taylor And Batson Lease Esso Station R. Taylor and Carroll Batson have leased the Esso station on East Main street and are now op erating the business. They an nounce that they will carry a com plete stock of Esso products and render prompt car maintenance service. CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS Transylvania Put In New Highway District, Buchanan Commissioner Harry E. Buchanan, of Hender sonville, has been named commis sioner of the newly-formed 14th highway division, which comprises the counties of Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Polk, Swain and Transylvania. His appointment was revealed this week, when plans were dis closed by Governor Umstead for redistricting the state into 14 parts, None of the old commissioners was reappointed. L. Dale Thrash, Asheville, is the retiring commis sioner for the old 10th district, which included Buncombe and the counties west of Asheville. MAYOR,ALDERMEN NAMED ATROSMAN Many Write-In Ballots Are Cast. Candidates On Ballot Chosen Action was lively Tuesday at Ros- man in the general election, which was slated to be a matter of for mality. The primary election was held last week, and high men were list ed on the ballot this week. How ever, several candidates who were not listed on the ballot received write-in votes. Harlow Mason, who won out in the primary over R. K. Powell, was elected on Tuesday, with former mayor, A. M. White receiving 61 write-in votes. The new mayor poll ed 128 ballots, while his opponent in the primary was given seven —Turn To Page Four The increase in commissioners and divisions was recommended in a report by a special five-member committee created by the 1953 leg islature. Under the reorganization, A. H. Graham, of Hillsboro, took over as chairman of the state high way commission, replacing Dr. Hen ry Jordan, Buchanan and the other newly- appointed commissioners were sworn in this morning. He is well known in Democratic political cir cles and has been a lobbyist for the motion picture operators of the state for a number of years. He is president of the Cherokee Histori cal society and a leader in the es tablishment of the Cherokee In dian Village and the successful op eration of the Indian outdoor dra ma, “Unto These Hills.” In a statement issued following s appointment, Mr. Buchanan said in part: —Turn to Page Eight To Hold Open House At New Dormitory For Women On Brevard College Campus COSTS ARE SAID OVER $125,000, TOUR REPORTED Equipment Is Also Most Mod ern On Market Today. Many Unique Features By STAFF WRITER Want to live among the most beautiful surroundings in Brevard? Then enroll as a co-ed at the local college. A tour of the new dormitory at Brevard college reveals that little has been spared to make the resi dence for girls one of the most beautiful and modern to be foUnd anywhere. Constructed by the J. A. Jones c('mpany at a cost of some $125,000, the new dormitory is valued at a great deal more because of the do nations of the Jones family and other friends. The structure, which is composed of the main section and West wing, will now house 120 girls. Approaching the modern brick dormitory, one notes the beautiful glass front of the lobby, with the wing coming into it at an angle. This is a “looking ahead” feature, and when enrollment at the college warrants it, an East wing identical to the new one will be constructed. Pleasant Room Overlooking the formal gardens on one side, the mountains and the college farm on the other, the lobby —Turn To Page Four TEACHERS WILL RECEIVE BONUS Girls Relax In New Dormitory Relaxation amid the pleasant surroundings of the rooms in the new dormitory for women at Brevard college seems to be very enjoy able judging from the expression on the faces of the three co-eds above. Shown in one of the rooms are NANCY SETZER, Newton, on the bed; JUNE CRAFT, Winston-Salem, center; and ELLEN TOR RENCE, Davidson. The public has been invited to tour this beautiful new building Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock. (Times Staff Photo) General Assembly Authoriz' ed 10% Increase Retroac tive To Last July Transylvania school personnel will receive a total of $34,044 in bonuses, Supt. J. B. Jones an nounces today. These bonuses will be paid to the 119 teachers, and employ ees, 25 bus drivers and 15 jani tors. The 1953 General Assembly authorized a 10 per cent pay in crease, retroactive to July, 1952, for all school teachers and state employees. It is also announced that the board of education will meet on Friday night, May 15, at 8:00 o’clock for the purpose of elec tion of a county superintendent. Many Activities Will Highlight Bob Loftis Day This Thursday The Transylvania district of Boy Scouts of America is holding “Bob Loftis” day on Thursday. A former outstanding student at Brevard high school and a high ranking Boy Scout, Young Loftis is being honored by fellow scout leaders, members of the various troops, scouts and hun dreds of other friends on Thurs day. All Scouts and Cubs in the county will wear their uniforms WPNF Program Highlights Thursday, May 14 — Shrine club meets at Masonic temple, 6 p. m. Kids square dance, NYA hut, 7:30 p. m. Wildlife club meets over city hall at 7:30 Masons meeting in the Masonic temple, 8 p. m. Woodmen circle in WOW hall at 8 p. m. “The Curious Savage” at Brevard col lege, 8 p. m. Friday, May 15 — Chamber of commerce office opens for summer, 9 a. m. Garden club meets with Mrs. Arthur McCrary, 3:30 p. m. “The Curious Savage” to be given again at college, 8 p. m. Sunday, May 17 — Attend the church of your choice. Open house at new dormitory, Brevard college, 4-6 p. m. Monday, May 18 — Rotary club —Turn to Page Four Defense Secretary To Be Heard On Friday Night, Log Is Highlighted Defense Secretary Charles Wilson will discuss “Our National Defense Policy” during a special Mutual - WPNF broadcast Friday night from 10:30 to 11:00 o’clock. Mr. Wilson’s broadcast will origi nate from the 4th annual Armed Forces Day dinner to be held in the Statler Hotel, Washington, D. C., on the eve of the annual Armed Forces Day celebration. Thursday at 9:05-9:30 p. m. Bish op Fulton J. Sheen plans to discuss “Fatigue—Mental, Not Physical.” The tenor of his remarks will con cern the theory that mental stagna tions, rather than physical exhaus tion, is a primary factor causing fa tigue, and will outline means for overcoming this problem. On the WPNF sports scene, Thursday’s game will pit the White Sox of Chicago against the New York Yankees in a game coming from Yankee stadium at 1:15 p. m. Friday’s game comes from Boston with the Bosox meeting Cleveland’s Indians at 1:15 p. m. Saturday at 1:55 WPNF presents the game be- tweeen the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds from CJrosley —^Tum to Page Five on Thursday, and a special chap el program at 1:30 at Brevard high school will begin the activi ties of the day. Harry Sellers, Jr., will be in charge. Then at 7:00 o’clock that eve ning the Bob Loftis parade forms at the high school and then pro ceeds to the First Methodist church for the special court of honor exercises. The court is be ing held in honor of Young Lof tis and the boys are advancing in his honor, Charles Dunlop, dis trict chairman, announces. Leading the parade will be the Brevard high school band, under the direction of John Eversman. —Turn to Page Eight Additional Rabies Clinics Scheduled According to Clyde Hubbard, dog warden in Transylvania, three additional rabies clinics have been scheduled on request. The warden explains that if 10 or more people will request a ra bies clinic to be held at a certain area in the county, a clinic will be scheduled. The additional clinics seYup at the present time are: May 15 — Glady Creek church, Pisgah Forest, 5:60 to 7:00 in the evening. May 18 — Lanning’s store, —T’lrn to Page Eight Presbyterian Men And Women Stage First Annual Minstrel NOW WORKING ON FOLK FESTIVAL Jaycees Would Like For Pro ceeds To Go For Soft- ball Diamond Brevard Jaycees are busy with plans for the 1953 Sylvan Valley Folk Festival, Dr. Frank McGuire, the newly elected president, an nounces t a recent board of directors meeting it was decided that pro ceeds from the festival this year would be used to benefit the larg est number of people. The result of much discussion was the decis ion to at least initiate a move to create on the Brevard high school athletic field a first class softball diamond. In addition to the playing field, the Jaycees would like to see ap propriate stands to accommodate a large number of people erected. By the summer of ’54, it is hoped that a workable plan can be devised to give Brevard some outstanding softball games both day and night. Plans of the Jaycees also call for making the setting attractive enough to get one or more south eastern softball tournaments. “This would add much to the summer entertainment program here as well as giving Brevard one more outlet for publicity,” Jaycees | point out. Event Slated Saturday Night At School. Jack Richards Is Directing The first annual minstrel in black and white being staged by the men and women of the Brevard-David- son River Presbyterian church is expected to attract a large crowd on Saturday night. The show will be held in the Bre vard high school auditorium, begin ning at 8:15 o’clock. Proceeds will be used for youth activities, and admission will be 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for children. Reserved seats are on sale at Jones news stand at $1.00. The minstrel is under the direc tion of Jack Richards, who has had wide and varied experience in show business. Mr. Richards’ father was an en tertainer all his life, having had leading roles in the Cleveland Grand Opera company, and he trav elled with such shows as A1 G. Fields, Lew Dockstedder, and oth ers, featuring A1 Jolson, Eddie Cantor and many others. Young Richards spent many years with his father in show work, both writing and directing, and during the past 15 years, he has put on many minstrels for various civic organizations. He is a chemist at Ecusta. The show here on Saturday night will consist of a minstrel chorus and a number of special acts. The end men are Bill “T-Bone” Huff man,- Clyde “Butter Ball” Jones, Jack “Pork Chop” Alexander, Dick “Smokey” Pierce, Art “Shorty” —Turn To Page Four PRESIDENT PROUD OF BUILDING, IS 1ST UCA PROJECT Public Is Invited To Inspect Structure From 4-6 Sun day Afternoon KICK-OFF CEREMONY Construction on the beau tiful new dormitory for wom en at Brevard college has been completed and the girls have moved into the build ing, President Robert H. Sta- mey announces. The modern structure will ob serve open house on Sunday after noon from 4:00 to 6:00 o’clock, and all friends of the institution are in vited to inspect the new dorm. This is the first building proj ect of the United College Appeal program, which has as its goal the raising of two and one-half million dollars for construction of new buildings on four college campuses in North Carolina. In addition to Brevard, these Methodist institutions are High- Point, Greensboro and Louisburg. President Stamey said yesterday that he is extremely proud of the new building here, and he cordial ly invites the public to open house on Sunday. Simultaneously with the event will be an art exhibit in the James Addison Jones library by the Bre vard art club, and another by the 9rt students of the college in the studio in Dunham hall. Holding of the open house on Sunday will be the curtain raiser for the 1953 commencement at Bre vard college, which will include in the three-day program the regular graduation exercises, the inaugura tion of the new president and the centennial celebration of the insti-. —Turn to Page Four. BLOODMOBILE WILL RETURN TO COUNTY Will Make Visit At Rosman May 22. Here All Day May 27 Sale Of Stock In Country Club Is Now Underway, Improvements Made An intensive drive to sell stock in the newly organized Brevard Country Club, Inc., has been launch ed, and according to Jack Alexan der, the chairman, early response is good. Four captains to head the four districts, which are divided off by Main and Broad streets, have been named, the chairman states, and they are as follows: District one, with the court house as home base, Bob Arnold. District two, down Main and Broad streets from the Waltermire hotel, L. C. Poor. District three, the section west of Broad and southwest of East Main, Ned Medford. District four. Northwest side of Broad and north of Main, Dr. Nor man Boyer. Mr. Alexander explains that six lieutenants will be named to assist each of the captains, and it is hoped that everybody will be con tacted. The chairman points out that persons do not have to wait until they are contacted to pur chase stock. All that is necessary, he says, is to see or call one of the captains or an officer or director of the country club. Mr. Alexander himself will take the money or re ceive pledges. The sale of stock will be contin ued until June 1, when it is hoped —Turn to Page Four The American Red Cross Blood- mobile will be in Transylvania on two occasions this month. According to Tom Eller, general chairman of the blood program, the bloodmobile will be at Rosman on Friday, May 22, from 1:00 o’clock until 6 p. m., that afternoon, with the Rosman Garden club sponsor ing. On Wednesday, May 27, the mo bile unit will be at the American Legion building under the sponsor ship of the Legion Auxiliary. According to Mrs. Ed Lass, presi dent of the auxiliary, Mrs. C. L. Newland is the recruiting chairman for the Brevard visit, and Mrs. Ed Sikkema and Mrs. Elton Lewis are in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Joe E. Osborne is making" the arrangements at Rosman. Mrs. Lass further states'that some 300 pints are needed on the visits to Transylvania, and that the blood received here will be used for gamma globulin, which helps to prevent the crippling effects of polio. Winners Announced In Poppy Contest Winners in the poppy poster contest, sponsored in the local schools by the American Legion auxiliary of the Monroe Wilson post, No. 88, are announced to day by Mrs. Roy Head, the pop- py chairman. Glenn Peevy, fourth grade stu dent, was the winner in group one, which consisted of students in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Honorable mention went to Carol Dianne Head. Lyndon Baker won out in group two, made up of 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Prizes of $5.00 each went to the two winners, and the prize- —Turn to Page Four

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