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Mb roua THE FflAMKLlM PHESJ AND tllfi HIOHUNOS MACONIAN tHuRDAV, WiiRUAftV 11,1151 Ski .$tunkliu Tfixzsz Published every Thursday by The Franklin Press At Franklin, North Carolina Telephone No. 24 VOL. LII Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson and B. W. P. F. Callahan...'.......... Mrs. C. P. Cabe.... Entered at the Post Office, Franklin, N. G, as second class matter SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year Six Months . Eight Months Single Copy . Obituary notices, cards of thanks, tributes of respect, by individuals, lodges, churches, organizations or societies, will be regarded as adver tising and inserted at regular classified advertising rates. Such notices will be marked "adv." in compliance with the postal regulations. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Let us have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it. Abraham Lincoln Our Game Refuges THIS newspaper aims to present fairly both sides of any problem that arises affecting the pro gress and welfare of the people of. Macon county. The movement seeking the abandonment of Standing Indian game refuge, proposing the con finement of all game refuge activities to a somewhat . enlarged Wayah refuge, expressed in a recent peti tion has prompted another petition addressed to the United States forest service and North Carolina de partment of conservation and development. This one asks that both Standing Indian and Wayah game refuges be retained. The latter petition is printed in the news section of this issue. ; We have not seen the petition for abandoning the refuge, but reasons set forth in letters published in The Press are: that former grazing advantages have been curtailed, and that deer placed in the refuge by the government cross the Georgia line and are hunted to better advantage on that side. A third reason advanced is that unrestricted grazing land would keep some off relief. For these reasons it was suggested that a more suitable location be found. It seems that the existence of the Standing Indian refuge does not change the grazing situation in any manner, since we learn that grazing continues as it did in the past year. . When the matter is considered in its broader aspects and all its phases we believe that even those seeking personal advantage will realize that their effort is a mistake. The National Forests have been created at great expense by the government in the interest of all over a long period of time and not for the passing benefit to a few individuals. The government has not only paid for the forest areas but is bringing into the region material benefits to all citizens far outweighing any local limitations. The Standing Indian game refuge represents a very considerable investment of taxpayers' money in trails, roads, telephone lines, dwellings, posting of boundaries and general upkeep besides the restock ing with deer and turkeys; and the streams with 40,000 fish in two years. Add to this the destruction of predatory animals. Now, friends, we cannot see how the moving of Standing Indian refuge to Wayah is either a practical or creditable request. Considering the waste involved and permanent values destroyed both for the present and the future, it would be just about as reasonable if our neighbors on the Georgia side suggested that the Wayah Bald refuge be removed to Standing Indian. We must come to realize that these areas being developed at great expense cannot be moved from one place to another according to the whim or fancy of small groups. If the government has so little as surance of the cooperation of those enjoying ad vantages from its program, it may decide to trans fer its interest elsewhere. As taxpayers we are interested in seeing our money doing the most good, and we are averse to indiscriminate waste. Both federal and state funds are being spent generously in our county. In the instance of the refuges for the conservation and re stocking of fish and, garner the National Forest Service pays for the development and improvements while the state maintains game wardens. Most of us are inclined sometimes to hark back Number 7 Johnson....... .....Publishers Managing Editot ..............Business Managei $1.50 .75 $1.00 .05 to "the good old times." -But there is no turning back. And remember, friends, that the loss to the county if your appeal were answered would be vastly greater, even to those who covet Standing Indian, than the value of the pigs that might fatten' thereon. It would be going backwards with' a ven geance to "thdse good old days" when Washington , and Raleigh were a long way off and didn't care whether we were on the map, and existence was on the basis of "root hog or die." HUMOR IN PUBLISHING' IS SUBJECT FOR JOURNALISM In a meeting of the Journalism Club Tuesday, "Humor in Publish- ing was trie subject aiscussea. ine cartoonist ' was, portrayed as "the wise man who appraises the daily drama as it unfolds before him in the daily news." He was. considered not only from the standpoint ot fun maker, but as .scientist, psy choanalyst, : the shrewd observer, and the critic. It was brought out that cartoonists are a hard work ing group, and that their back ground includes years of study under capable instructors. The difference in the humorous, cartoon and the news cartoon was. studied and the important place each takes in the modern news paper. The topical or political cartoon is considered editorial and was com pared to the editoral in that it gives expression to edition opinion in pictures. The power of the cartoon in forming public opinion was proved by citing examples from history. The need of humor in publish ing news was emphasized, and the members of the club agreed to make an, effort to use the cartoon in the school paper. DRAMATIC CLUB PRESENTS PLAY IN CHAPEL A play, "Mr. Hippo," was given for chapel program on Monday of this week by the Dramatic Qub under the direction of Mrs. Stewart. Eugene Furr, in the leading role of Mr. Hippo, played his part ex ceptionally well. He portrayed a grouchy old man whose fits of temper brought him near death, but whose reform in the end was very amusing. The part of Mr. Hippo's wife, an important part, was played by Dorothy Lee Morrison, who was good in the role of a quiet and peaceful mother. Other minor characters contrib uted their share. Especially amus ing were the three negroes por trayed by Trixie Lee Roland, Fred Dowdle, and Jack Tessier. Mistress of ceremonies for the occasion was Miss Mary Jo Setser. It is hoped that this play was enjoyed by the school as this was the aim of the producers. .. FRANKLIN FUTURE FARMERS BEAT BRYSON CITY Franklin netted a 25 to 13 verdict over the Bryson City Chapter of Future Farmers in a hard-fought battle on Tuesday night Passmore and Adams played an excellent game although the Frank lin five took the victory. The line-ups are as follows : Franklin Bryson City F Byrd (4 F Passmore F Culver (4) ...... F Reeves (2) C Leatherman (7).. C Adams (5) G Fouts (6) G Eliot (1) G Bryson (4) ...... G Davis (0) Sub: Franklin Crisp, guard. The next game between the Fu ture Farmers and those of Bryson City will be on February 21. at the Franklin, high school gym. .There will be no charge for ad mission. The, Franklin Chapter of Future Farmers is to enter the Annual Federation Tournament this year in March. THIRD GRADE The third grade children in Mrs. Hunter's room ' had a Valentine box. They made many Valentines and bought some too. Ann Lyle and Katherine Furr made a lovely box for the Valentines. Mrs. Harley Lyle who is the grade mother for he room, presented the children with peppermint sticks of candy which they enjoyed very much. Ann Lyle. SECOND GRADE The second grade children en joyed a Valentine party Tuesday afternoon. They had a Valentine box, and the postman brought each child many pretty Valentines. A lit tle program of stories and songs was given, telling why we celebrate February 14 as St. Valentine's birthday. Mrs. Calloway and Mrs. Wright, the grade mothers, served the children with Valentine candy. MRS. RAMSEY'S FIFTH GRADE We have just finished readingand studying "Great Heroes." We found many of our customs and ideas of today were handed down from the Greeks. We have -been learning songs, poems, and stories of Washington and Lincoln. We had a large Valentine box. We enjoyed exchanging Valentines with our class mates and other grades. Due to rainy weather our atten dance has been low. We still have five boys and two girls who have noj missed a day. They are Dick Angel, Jack- Burrell, Max Green, W. J. Mason, Boyd Oliver, Cather ine Meadows, and Margaret Ann Flanagan. During the rainy .weather, the nice vase of pussy willows and for sythia has given our room a cheer ful note of spring. These were brought by Ann Flanagan. We are planning to study birds, making posters, and booklets of them, and learning poems about them this month. Some of the boys are planning to make bird houses. Ann Flanagan. MRS. FRANKS' ROOM Mrs. Alfred Higdon, our grade mother, gave us a party Friday afternoon in honor of Julia Ann's birthday. We played games and had contests. Julia Ann's cake was a pretty one covered with white icing and decorated in colors of pink and green. Eight pink candles were on the cake. Mrs. Higdon gave each of us a piece of cake and some 9 t a neart canay. sne also gave us a Valentine and a balloon. We want to thank Mrs. Higdon for the many things she has. done for us this year. Betty Williams. JUNIOR CLASS SPONSORS SHOW The junior class-sponsored a late show at the Macon Theatre last Friday night to help defray ex penses for the coming junior-senior banquet. The picture was "Going places," grand musical comedy starring Dick Powell and Anita Louise. In spite of the disagreeable weather, about 200 were present. The juniors wish to express their appreciation to those who coopera ted with them to make this under taking a success. LOWER Average price for the entire flue cured tobacco crop in 1938 has been estimated by the U, S. bureau of agricultural economics at 22.5 cents a pound, a small decrease from the 23 cent average of 1937. Production totaled 788,000,000 pounds. Congress has passed a resolution authorizing the Will" Rogers Me morial Association to temporarily place a monument to the late American humorist in the retunda of the National Capital in Wash ington. , Franklin Divides With Sylva Teami Sylva divided a twin cage attract tion with Franklin at the, Franklin high school gym Monday 'night, the visiting girls winning by 22-12 and the Franklin boys netting a 27-24 verdict. . Girls' line-up: Sylva (22) ,' Fraiiklin (12) FJones (.5) ...... Weaver (8) F F Phillips (16) .... Sherrill (2) F F Parrish (1) ...... Smith (2) F G Moss R. Slagle G GT. Phillips M. Slagle-Ci G Co ward Lov e -G Boys' line-up: Sylva (24) Franklin (27) Russell (13) F . Archer (1) F F Bryson (8) F McMahan (3) C Hall (8) ....... Manley (3) C G L. Bryson ... Woodruff O G Sumner (2) Dowdle (4) G Subs: Sylva Crisp (3); Franklin Sutton (2); Henry (2). RURAL POWER ' The rural electrification adminis tration, formed vthree years ago to lend money for establishment of rural electric lines, has announced that 70,000 miles of REA-financed lines we're in service in 43 states at the end of 1938, with thousands of miles more under construction. Macon Theatre Matinee 3:30 P. M. Night Show 7:00 and 9:00 SHOWING FROM 1:30 TO 11 P. M. SATURDAYS PROGRAM FOR WEEK FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 EDITH FELLOWS IN "THE LITTLE ADVENTURESS" A picture full of" thrills and heart breaks. Also the tinselly glamor of life behind the scenes. Also: "HAWK OF THE WILDERNESS- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM "SUNSET TRAIL" WILLIAM BOYD Known as ..Hopalong Cassidy, in Another Thundering Thrill Picture AND She's Nobody's Kid . . . Everybody's Pal... and Favorite of Millions! "LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE" With ANN GILLIS, ROBERT KENT, JUNE TRAVIS, J. FARRELL MacDONALD MON.-TUES., FEBRUARY 20-21 Topper Steps Out in Paris HAL ROACH PRESENTS "TOPPER TAKES A TRIP" Starring CONSTANCE BENNETT, ROLAND YOUNG With BILLY BURKE ALAN MOWBRAY VERREE TEASDALE FRANKLIN PANGBORN ALEXANDER D'ARCY MR. ATLAS "The Thin Mn'. Dog" Hold your sides, everybody here comes Topper again! . . . With his spook girl friend houndiner him all the way from Park Avenue to the French Riviera. Even funnier than 'Topper," the picture that rocked the world 1 TUESDAY, MIDNIGHT, FEB. 21 ALSO WED..THURS FEBRUARY 22-23 A Great Picture "Jesse James" In Technicolor The spectacular drama of the na tion's most famous outlaw and the turbulent events that gave him to the world ! You can't afford to miss this great picture! With TYRONE POWER. HENRY FONDA, NANCY KELLY, - RANDOLPH SCOTT and CfI. HENRY HULL. SLIM SUMMERVILLE, BRIAN DON LEVY, JOHN RUSSELL and Many Mora If yOU Want OUr WeVlrlv nmrim mailed to you, please leave name it uox Office. IT PAYS TO LISTEN Bead The Ads r zz H
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