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PAGE FOUR TMUrSdAV, JULY SO, U . ' J THE FRANkLlN PReIS AND THE ktGHLAflbi MACON1AN "V WAYAH ONE OF HIGHEST POINTS Splendid View Attracts Many Visitors To : Byrne Tower Wayah Bald, one of the highest points 'in the picturesque Nanta hala Mountains, overlooks an ever changing panorama of rugged peaks, broad valleys, and vast timber lands. This mountain peak has long been used by the Nantahala ''National Forest as a strategic point in its fire detection system. Here the towerman' keeps his lonely vigil for the faint puff of smoke which often spells destruction for timber land and countless numbers of wild life. The ever increasing number of visitors to this point and the need for a more modern fire tower re sulted in the construction of the massive stone observation tower dedicated to the memory of John Byrne, a former supervisor! From the , observation platform, Wine Spring Bald, Burningtown Bald, Tellico Bald, and the ever impres sive Great Smoky Mountains are visible, while at our feet lies the farm dotted valley of the Tennes see River. Miles upon miles of mountain ridges and peaks in ever changing colors make this point a popular place for an "hour's medi tation. Wayah Bald is easily accessible at any time of the year by follow ing U. S. Route 23 to Franklin and then U. S. Route 64 to the Wayah motor road. This all-weather road leads directly to the tower, and at any season of the year, whether it be spring, summer, fall, . or winter, a trip to Wayah Bald is always worth the time Campers All Enjoy Van Hook Glade Located on Highway U. S. 64 be tween Highlands and Franklin is the delightful Van Hook Glade camping ground, This area's .main use is camping, and here many beautiful camp units have been built. Whether the - visitor be in an elaborate trailer or his camping equipment consists of a tent, ample room is provided .so that his en joyment of "camping out" in this pine grove will always be a happy memory. Van Hook Glade has been built in one of the most beautiful white pine groves to be found in the Nantahala Forest and it is one of the finest places to establish a base camp. From here many beau tiful and very interesting places can be visited. Many hours can be spent in watching the ever chang ing beauty 'of the Cullasaja Gorge. Just a mile beyond the entrance to Van Hook Glade is Dry FHs, a . U. S. Forest Service develop ment which provides the interest ing experience of walking behind the waterfalls. Farther up the road from here is the Bridal Veil Falls The highway goes behind the veil of water which always brings a thrill to the motorist. Approximately six miles from the camping base at Van Hook Glade is Highlands, N. C. This is the highest incorporated town in the eastern half of the United States. Many very beautiful summer homes and a golf course are to be seen and on many of the roads leading from the city an unusual panorama of mountains unfolds before the motorist. Back of Van Hook Glade is a new development which offers to the camper a ' place for aquatic sports, called Cliffside Lake. Van Hook Glade is indeed a strategic point for a party of camp ers, a beautiful place for relaxation and rest. Keep it beautiful by being careful with fire. This area is be ing managed and maintained by the U. S. Forest Service. It is your forest, and fire is your loss. Germination Of Vetch Seed Should Be Tested Seed with .more than 13 per cent moisture are susceptible to damage if stored for any length of time, warns A. D. Stuart, seed special ist of State College. "We have had reports, that vetch seed im ported into the United States this year contained from 12 to 15 per cent moisture at the time it came into 'the country," Stuart said. ' "North Carolina farmers are warned to investigate the germi nation of all vetch seed before they buy," he continued. "Be sure that the vetch seed you buy carries a tag) showing a recent germination test. You will be wise to apply this same scrutiny to all seed purchased, because poof germinating seed are a prof itless purchase." Stuart is secretary of the North Carolina Crop Improvement As sociation, which certifies pure seed and labels it with a blue tag to show that it is true to its variety' and that it has passed strict germination tests. Although no vetch seed were certified by the association this year or in 1938, a total of 166,078 bushels of seed from other crops were avail able' for distribution with the guar antee that, they were pure and free from excessive moisture. , These include 13,806 bushels of wheat, 39,120 bushels of oats, 6,386 bushels of barley, 5j641 bushels of A Party of Visitors 8n Wayah Crest 1 rf CI 3 Southern Region, U. S. Forest Photo fumrg' " .' nng I piij iwiiiinmwsy in mini mmmm ' w J tuar I I. I Picnic Party at Van Hook Glade -vj- r- s .V' .'1" f. . ; Southern Region, U. S. Forest Photo rye, 65,062 bushels of cotton, 17, 895 bushels of corn, 15,900 bushels of sweet potatoes, 1,680 bushels of lespedeza, 370 bushels of soy beans, 175 bushels of Irish po tatoes, 43 pounds of tobacco, and 122,000 strawberry plants. There were 295 individual grow ers of certified seed last year, Stuart reported. ' . NEW FERTILIZER M. L. White and C. W. Askew of Mt. Oliver, Bertie County, have each applied 100 pounds of mag nesium sulphate to an acre of cotton to test the effect of the material on the crop, says R. D. Smith, assistant county agent. PROMOTE LIVESTOCK The Edgecombe Livestock As sociation has provided $700 to be used by 4-H club boys of the county for the purchase of pure bred breeding stock or feeder steers. Club- members to receive aid from this fund will be selected by the county agent and assistant agent. COOD CURES Tobacco being cured in Wilson County is carrying an excellent color and shows high quality, re ports J. A. Marsh, assistant agent. Prospects are fine also for a bumper croD of corn. Boll weevil is plentiful in all cotton fields. -mmmyprmr ii ...,. , N antahala eamery FRANKLIN, N. C. " I , . . ! ' ' l Our Milk Trucks Cover the County DAILY DELIVERIES Franklin Highlands Clayton, Ga. Registered Guernseys Pasteurized Li Milk: 200 Gals, a Day & Butter: 400 Lbs. a Day ft Gream PHONE 109 7X 1 on u f v tin Kl Ri ' , , ' ' . 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