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HISTORY OF THE TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BY THOMAS R. ELLER, JR. PART TWO (Continued from Last Week) In October of <1945, more thah 10 years before the goal was to be real ized, Mrs. Orr, who has served con tinuously as president of the board since its first organization in Jan uary of 1944, appointed a building committee to look for a new site for the library. In the meantime, the board went on with its efforts to improve the library^ its books, and its services. A “Teen-Age” shelf was placed in the library in March of 1956 and by September the board was inves tigating the possibility of purcha sing a book-mobile. None of the surrounding counties had a book mobile and the State Board was skeptical of approving one for such a small county. After receiv ing no encouragement from other counties regarding the joint pur chase of the book-mobile, the Li brary Board purchased its own ve hicle in November of 1947 at a price of $1708.83. The book-mobile was placed on a regular schedule of 6 trips per month, covering all parts of the county. When the library was first placed under state aid, it housed 2867 books. By the fall of 1949, it hous ed 5761 books. The old Chapter House had been completely out grown, even at that time, yet no funds were available either from the local governments of the state or federal governments for con struction of new buildings. On May 27, 1953, at a time when it still seemed impossible that enough funds in addition to Mr. Straus’ contribution could be obtained from any source, the Board review ed the building committee appoint ed some 10 years earlier and asked Ralph H. Ramsey, Jr., to serve as its chairman. Under the effective apd able chairmanship of Mr. Ram ' sey, the committee studied var ious plans and proposals, tested them by public opinion, and decid ed upon building a new library building on the site which had been the location of the library since the days when the “Chapter House” and the library had been one and the same. The committee then requested the architect, Hen ry MacDonald, to draw plans for a building on this site. Mr. McDon ald agreed to do so without charge. Wheta the matter was presented to the county commissioners, they readily agreed to lease the proper ty to the Library Board and pro vide heat and water for the new building. His plans formed and approved by the library board and the Coun ty Commissioners, Chairman Ram sey then called together citizens Committee of more than 50 people, representing a cross-section of Transylvania county, to lay plans •for an intensive fund-raising cam paign. The Committee unanimously approved a goal of $20,000.00 and launched a campaign in which ev ery group and family in Transyl vania County was given an oppor tunity to contribute. Hundreds of "people contributed large and small amounts, the contract was let, and tlje handsome building which we NOW IN New Location Martin & Jones 'I f HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Corner of , Appletree St. and N. Caldwell North Of Pisgah Candy Co. Offering the same fine service in heating and air conditioning and sheet metal work. FEATURING LENNOX Heating and Air Conditioning For Prompt Efficient Service PHONE 3-1111 Martin & Jones Heating and Air Conditionng are dedicating here today was the [result. This modern library now [houses more than 8,000 books and periodicals, serves in excess of 2,000 people per month, and is ca pable of even greater storage and service. Its contribution to the | general enlightenment and enjoy ment of Transylvania County is in | estimable. It reflects the highest credit upon all who have had a part jin this truly splendid community ' endeavor. NOTE: Most of the factual da i ta in this history was contributed | by R. L. Gash, who was county at i (orney when the library was first organized and greatly contributed to its organization; by Mrs. 0. H. Orr, who has been a sustaining force for more than 20 consecu tive years as President of the Wo I men's Civic club and the library I board, and by Mrs. E. F. Tilson, who as secretary, faithfully retain j ed the minutes of the board of trus tees of the Library. Visit Of Mrs, Wilson, Other News Is Reported BY MRS. PEARL BREWER WHITEWATER — Mrs. Q. M. Wilson, of Palm Beach, Florida, is spending some time at her ranch here, and at Mt. Toxaway Lodge. Philip Fisher had the misfor tune of breaking his arm while skating on ice last week. We are glad to report little Sandra Kenney as being much im proved after a recent illness. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lusk, were Mr. and Mrs. Garland Grimshawe and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lyday. Wallace Brewer made a business trip to Asheville Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Kizer Franks and children, of Rosman, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Franks and son, of Se lica visited relatives and friends here Sunday. Mrs. Luna Banther is spending some time in Brevard while her husband is undergoing treatment, following surgery at the Transyl vania Community hospital last week. At the last report, Mr. Ban ther was slightly improved. Three Brevard Boys To Participate In Premiere Broadcast Of Oratorio Dr. Thor Johnson To Con duct Broadcast From Cin cinnati Music Hall Transylvania County will be rep resented in a coast-to-coast radio broadcast of the world premier of a new oratorio, “Children of God.” Charles Bishop, Steve Hunter, and Lester Winchester, all of Bre vard, members of the Berea Col lege Oratorio Choir and students at the college, will participate in the concert performance to be given at the Cincinnati Music'Hal} Feb. 1-2. Dr. Thor Johnson, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orches tra, will direct the 100-voice Berea Choir and the Cincinnati orchestra in the concert performance. The concert is being jointly sponsored by Berea College and the National Council of Church es. Music for the oratorio was writ ten by the nationally famous com poser, Normand Lockwood. Dr. Clara Chassel Cooper, chairman of the Berea College Psychology De partment, compiled the biblical text of the oratorio. “Children of God” is the first oratorio written using the new Re vised Standard Version of the Bi ble. Rolf Hovey, chairman of the Ber ea College Music Department, has trained the Berea Oratorio Choir for the February Concert. He be gan rehearsals last September. A performance of the oratorio is planned for Berea on May 15. Mr. Bishop, son of W. L. Bishop. Mr. Hunter, son of James Lee Hun ter, Sr., and Mr. Winchester, son ol Mrs. Leo Winchester, will also ap pear in the May concert. Big March Of Dimes Singing Is Set Sunday At Enon Church Event Honors Betty Sue Wil liams. Many Groups Sla ted On Program The big annual singing, held each year at the Enon Baptist church to benefit the March of Dimes, is slated for Sunday after noon, Feb. 3rd, beginning prompt ly at 2:00 o’clock. The singing also honors Miss Betty Sue Williams, who was a victim of polio, and Ray Telley will serve as master of ceremonies on the program. Several outstanding singing P1SGAH CLUB TO DECIDE ON SITE Selection Of Place For Cen ter To Be Made At Meet In School Tues. Night The Pisgah Forest Community Development club will meet Tues day night, February 5, at 7:30 p. m., in; the school cafeteria. At this meeting a place will be selected as the site for the new club house. Everyone who is inter ested in haying a community cen ter ip asked to attend. Officers will also be elected and refreshments will be served. Personals From Blantyre Listed BY MRS. JOHN REED Mns. Ji H. Cochran, of Parkdale, Oregon, who has been visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cochran and family here, went the past week end to Atlanta, Ga., to visit a sister. She was accompanied to Atlanta by Mrs. C. E. Cochran and Kay, and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cochran. The elder Mrs. Cochran plans to spend the remainder of the winter with relatives in North and South Caro lina and Georgia and return to her home in the spring. R. A. Bryson, who underwent sur gery in Memorial Mission hospital in Asheville last week, is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. Tom White was injured in an accident at Carr Lumber Co., and was in Transylvania Community hospital for a few days last week. He is now recuperating at his home. Mrs. A. W. Davis, of Fort Val ley, Ga., a former resident of Blan tyre, is improving after an illness. Mrs. Fred Hinkle, of Lake Tox away, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave White, on Wednesday | of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Euston Lusk and children, of Valley Hill, visited Mrs. Lusk’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom White on Wednesday night last week. groups, including the Gospel tone quartet, of Canton, Dixieland group, of Asheville, Gospelite trio, of Canton, Sluder trio, Alex ander iquartet and Juniorettes, all of Alexander, the Ecusta quartet, and others will appear on the program. OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN of Brevard and Transylvania county were recognized by the Rrevard Jaycees last Wednesday night at the annual ladies’ night banquet of the organization. In the top photo, President Earl Powell is pictured at the left awarding the DSA to Henry McDonald, local architect, and on the right is ( harles Osborne, who received the young farmer award. In the lower photo the president is presenting key awards to outstanding club members who are: Bill Leo nard, Bobby Hoyle, Dr. John Folger and John A. Ford, ^r-_' (Times Staff Photo) Outstanding Young Men Are Honored By Brevard Jaycees McDonald Receives DSA. Charles Osborne Is The County Young Farmer Highlighting the annual Jaycee banquet was the naming of Henry Clyde McDonald Jr., Brevard ar chitect, as Transylvania’s “Young Man of the Year’’ and Charles Os borne as the outstanding young farmer. The award for the outstanding young farmer was presented by Randal Lyday, head of the agricul ture department at Brevard High ' School and a former instructor of i Mr. Osborne’s. Presenting the, award to Mr. McDonald was Rev.' Douglas Corriher, pastor of the [ Krpvard Methodist Church of which Mr. McDonald is a member. Rev. Corriher was also principal speaker at the banquet. Four Jaycees received awards for their outstanding work during J the past year. They were: Bobby [ Hoyle, station manager of radio ;tation WPNF; Dr. John Folger, | vice president of the Jaycees; Bill Leonard, treasurer; and John Ford Jr., secretary. Mr. Osborne was born in Tran sylvania county in 1931 and grad uated from Brevard High School j in 1949 where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, a member of the dairy judging team ! for 4 years, an outstanding student j and football player. Attending N. C. State from 1949 to 1953, he ob tained his degree in Dairy Hus bandry and following his gradua tion entered the army July 4, 1953. He was discharged in 1955, now holds the position of Battery Exec utive Officer with the local re serve field artillery unit and is co . owner of a dairy farm with his fa ther where they milk 25 cows. | Mr. McDonald was born in 1 South Carolina just under 30 years j | ago, is a graduate of Brevard High I school, Brevard College, Clemson I College and settled permanently in | Brevard in 1952. Among the many I buildings designed by him and his associate are the new library, the professional building which is al most completed, the campus cen ter building now under eonstruc j tion at Brevard College, numer ous other buildings on the local campus and here in town. A very 1 Mrs. Nicholson, Also Mr. Reid Honored Sunday BY MRS. I. S. SANDERS OAKLAND — Mr. and Mrs. Jud Plott, of Enon, honored their mo ther, Mrs. M. E. Nicholson, and uncle, E. A. Reid, of Oakland, Sun day with a birthday dinner for the two. Mr. Reid and Mi's. Nicholson were supper guests also Sunday ev ening of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Reid and son, Tom, of Brevard, in honor of the birthday anniversary. Frank McCall was called to At lanta Saturday due to the serious illness of his sister, Miss Gertrude McCall. Miss McCall is a retired army nurse.. Mrs. Verda Bagwell and friends of Brevard called on Mrs. Maggie Nicholson for a surprise supper one night last week. Mrs. Ray Sanders, of West Ashe ville, honored her husband, Ray Sanders, with a birthday supper given Sunday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. SL Sanders. Bobby Fisher, age 12, and grand son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fish er, of Houston, Texas, a polio vic tim, recently sat in his wheel chair cn a street corner and took part in a March of Dimes campaign. He collected over $400, and though tired at the end of the day, was a very proud little boy. He was ac companied by his uncle, C. W. Fisher. Luther White, of Pickens, S. C., is spending some time here with his son, James White, and family. Mrs. Emma Posey and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meadows, of Mills River, called on Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Mc Call recently. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McNeely have been quite sick at their home here but were able to be at Sunday school again Sunday. active member of the community, he belongs to the American Legion, the Moose Lodge, the Kiwanis cluby the Little Theatre, and takes time out to instruct a class at Brevard College. 8 Piece Living Room Suite hi niw—mmmr s - - mmmSmRMKKH ACTUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED IN OUR STORE ★ SOFA BED ★ Matching Lounge Chair if 2 Step Tables ★ Matching Coffee Table ★ 2 Brass Table Lamps if Platform Rock£r Why spend $1,000 building another bedroom to get extra sleeping space? Here is a double purpose value . . . SOFA BED SUITE . . . Mar velous SYLMER . . . Stain resistant fabrics . . . Rubberized curled hair filling. Styled to give you restful relaxing comfort. AH 8 pieces for only SAVE $50.00 $169.95
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