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Mathatasian Club Gives Painting As Memorial To Jean Duckworth A painting, “A View of the Blue Ridge,” was presented to the Transylvania County Library in ceremonies Tuesday afternoon by the Mathatasian Club, in memory of Jean Harris Duckworth, a former club member. Kenneth Harris of Norfolk, Va., was asked by the club to paint the picture. He is a broher of the late Mrs. Duck worth. Mrs. Harry Phillips, club president, in making the presentation before 'most of the club members, said, “And while we were a small club without much money, Mr. Harris’s big heart made up for what we lacked.” Mrs. Leyman Kapp ex persed appreciation for the painting, stating that it is a find addition to the library. Mr. Harris, who has devoted full time to painting since 1942, has had his work exhibited in more than 50 museums. His first one-man show, at the N. C. State Art Gallery :n 1947, broke that gallery’s record for attendance and sales. For 19 years, Mr. Harris was official painter for Colonial Williamsburg, for whom he painted over 700 water colors. He was com missioned by the Norfolk Museum for a series of 30 paintings for its permanent collection, a collection which became a traveling exhibit which was shown in more than 25 museums throughout the south. He has also done com missioned works for Ford Motor Co., Humble Oil Co. and ‘A VIEW OF the Blue Ridge,’ painted by Kenneth Harris under commission of the Mathatasian Club, has been donated to the Transylvania County Library in memory of Jean Harris Duckworth, late sister of the artist. Pictured above with the painting are Mrs. Harry Phillips, left, club president, and Mrs. Leh man Kapp, librarian. (Times Staff Photo) Winthrop Rockefeller, for whom he painted 20 water colors of the Rockefeller estate at Poconito Hills, New York. He was elected a member of the American Watercolor Society in 1954, and that same year his book, “How to Make A Living As A Painter,” was published. It is now in the fourth printing of its second edition. Born in Wellsboro, Pa., on 1904, he was 15 years old when Distaff Deeds Minister Shows Ladies How To Do Needlepoint By JAN CHRISTENSEN N.C. State University An Anson County mini ster is teaching beginning needlepoint to 22 Exten sion Homemakers Club members. The minister, Bill Doser of Lilesville, started do ing needlepoint as a hob by after his wife learned how, says Mrs. Rebecca Gaddy, home economics extension agent. Doser became so inter ested in needlepoint that he created his own de signs and is a member of the national and North Carolina chapters of the American Needlepoint Guild. He is also one of eight Tar Heels selected by the American Needlepoint Guild to do a square for a rug they are presenting to the United Nations in 1976. The rug will consist of 137 squares containing the emblems of each mem ber of the UN. The UN seal will be in the center. Doser taught each mem ber of his class the half cross and continental stitches and may do some follow-up sessions, the agent says. USES SKILLS Mrs. Zula Stocks of Tabor City has put the sewing skills she learned in advanced sewing classes and menswear tailoring classes to good % use. ; She has made her hus t band and two sons several « suits and has held four ’ sewing classes for others in her community. In addition to learning her sewing skills in Ex tension-sponsored work shops, Mrs. Stocks relies on the Extension Service for her resource materi als, notes Mrs. Ann Hall, assistant home economics agent. CRAFTS CLINIC Potential craftsmen in Cabarrus County have a chance to learn about a craft before they invest a lot of time and money. During a recent “crafts clinic,” Mrs. Wanda Ritchie, extension cultural arts leader, demonstrated Quilling, Folk Art Paint ing and Tinsel Painting. Those attending learned the history of these crafts, were shown tech niques and found out what supplies would be needed. Similar information will be given on other crafts each month, adds Doris Rogers, home economics extension agent. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of CLARENCE FRANKLIN ALLISON, SR. of Tran sylvania County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims agains the estate of said CLARENCE FRANKLIN ALLISON, SR. to present them to the un dersigned within six months from date of the publication of this notice or saihe will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 27th day of February, 1975. ADA HENDRICK ALLISON Route 1 Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28767 RAMSEY, HILL, SMART & RAMSEY, P.A. T2-27-4tc his parents, A. H. and Kathryn Harris, moved to Brevard. His father was general superintendent of Glouchester Lumber Co. at Rosman, and his mother worked in the Brevard Post Office for 20 years. Kenneth Harris graduated from Brevard Institute in 1922, and attended Georgia Tech, Extension Homemaker Clubs Meet Extension homemakei clubs in the county are scheduled to meet. during the coming week, as follows: Thursday, March 20, 1 p.m. Williamson Creek club meets at the home of Mrs. N. G. Glesne. Monday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. Glady Branch club meets at the home of Mrs. Fred Owenby. Tuesday, March 25, 1 p.m. Lamb’s Creek club meets at the home of Mrs. Ed Sentelle. Davidson College and Cin cinati Art Academy. He worked as art director of a printing company and in several capacities, including president, of advertising agencies in Atlanta and Houston. He is married to Dr. Irene Anderson Harris, a practising psychiatrist, and they have two children: Dr. Albert Harris, a professor of biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Kathryn Morton, book columnist of the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. LOSE WEIGHT OR MONEY BACK New clinical tests completed at a major university hospital prove that the ODRINEX Plan will help you lose excess weight quickly. ODRINEX contains an amazing hunger tamer that suppresses the appetite. Enjoy three good meals a day as the tiny ODRINEX tablet auto matically helps you eat less without being hungry. With fewer calories, your weight goes down. Safe taken as directed - will not make you nervous. Look better, feel better as you start slimming down today with ODRINEX. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. EVERY DAY IS SAVINGS DAY AT REVCO Spirit Cbm We Are Back & Open Again Friday & Saturday 6:30 P. M. - 10 P. M. Our batteries are recharged Some projects are finished (Eat in our Bi-Centennial Room) After traveling to Tenn., Ala., Miss., New Orleans & Mardi Gras, Fla., Ga. Virginia & Wash., D.C. eating in many fine restaurants even going in their kitchens our conclusions are:— OUR PRICES ARE VERY GOOD OUR FOOD IS EXCELLENT OUR SERVICE IS PERSONAL RESULT: A GOOD PLACE TO EAT &RELAX STEAKS LOBSTER TAILS TROUT STUFFED CRABS CALL 862-4491 FOR RESERVATIONS Small Groups Accommodated On Mon., Tue., Wed., & Thurs. 3M* Miles South of Rosman Op Hwy. 178 TS-6-tfc 1 MRS. LEWIS HENRY COWART District Winner Reads Essay To DAR Chapter Carla Lynne McKinney, a sixth grade student at T. C. Henderson School, read her winning history essay at the March 17 meeting of the Waightstill Avery Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Carla’s essay won first place in district competition. Carla and her mother, Mrs. William McKinney, were guests at the meeting at the home of Mrs. J. 0. Davidson. Other guests were Mrs. Joseph P. Gates and Mrs. Harrison Williams. Carla’s essay was on Molly Pitcher, whose real name was Mrs. Gregory McCauley. She was given the name Molly Pitcher when she followed the troops into battle during the Battle of Monmouth and carried water to the thirsty soldiers. When her husband was shot, she insisted on manning his gun. In 1822, she was awarded a yearly pension of $40 by the state legislature. Mrs. W. A. Parry reported to members on the state district meeting in Charlotte, March 12 to 14, attended by, in addition to Mrs. Parry, Mrs. Theo Dehon, Mrs. T. C. Galloway and Mrs. Ralph Rasmey. Delegates were shown a recent publication, “75 years of Service and History of the National Society of DAR in N. C.” The chapter will place a copy in the Transylvania County Library. Members voted to place markers on the graves of Transylvania County heroes of the American Revolution. The chapter will meet April 14 for a tour of St. John of the Wilderness Church and graveyard at Flat Rock. Miss Hollar Is Bride Of Lewis Henry Cowart Miss Deborah Lynne Hollar became the bride of Lewis Henry Cowart March 7 at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William S. Tolley Jr. Magistrate Ernest Gilstrap, uncle of the bridegroom, of ficiated at the ceremony. Wedding music was by Steve Owen. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Roy Chapman of Rosman, was given in marriage by her stepfather, Roy Chapman. She wore a gown of white dotted swiss over satin, with scoop neckline and short puffed sleeves. Her veil of illusion was attached to a headpiece of lillies of the valley. She carried a white Bible with red and white rosebuds. Miss Peggy McCall was maid of honor. Emory Cowart of Crystal River, Fla., was his son’s best man. The bridegroom is also the son of Mrs. Rheba G. Galloway of Balsam Grove. The bride is a graduate of Brevard High School. The bridegroom, who attended Rosman High School, is employed by Brevard In dustrial Storage. The newlyweds live on Whitmire Road in Rosman. Q pfchtng Specials Frtdflxj-SotLtrclaxj, iTDarch 21-22 ColorfuL footed. Geraniums 3ft CkrysanitiemumS in Uoom 3? VSat pots (uariouS sizes) . /) i ^ "TcLq’ister -Por ^door ptrtzes iToar • seasons GarcUn Gink** 70l h>Bro«ISt LADIES! EXERCISE THE FUN WAY! J OIN THE “4 IN 1” DANCE AND EXERCISE CLASS ★ EXERCISE * TAP DANCE ★ BALLET ★ JAZZ Classes For Beginners — No Previous Dance Experience Necessary — Evening Class Available STEPPING STONES SCHOOL OF DANCE 116 West Main Street (Across From Harris Hardware) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 884-4200
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