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PAGE FOUR THE FRANKLIN, PRESS AND TH HIGHLANDS MACONI AN THURSDAY, ANGUST i, 1939 fflta Highlands ffittzmihxtx Published every Thursday by The Franklin Press At Franklin, North Carolina Telephone No. 24 VOL. LI V Number 31 Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson and B, W. Johnson. P. F. Callahan. .J...... ....... Mrs. C. P. Cabe. Publishers , .....Managing Editoi .... Business Managei Entered at the Post Office, Franklin, N. C, as second class matter SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year $1.50 Six Months .75 Eight Months ........ .'. $1.00 Single Copy 05 Obituary notices, cards of' thanks, tributes or respect, by individuals, lodges, churches, organizations or societies, will be regajded as adver tising and inserted at regular classified advertising rates. Such notices will be marked "adv." in compliance with the postal regulations. ' BIBLE THOUGHT O-.send out thy light and. thy truth, that they may .lead me, and bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling. Psalm 43 :J. Some defeats , are only installments to victory. Jacob A. Ki.is. Family Affairs and Good Business A county, humanly speaking, is made up of fam ilies and individuals living in that area, who constitute the county family. The management of the affairs of a county follows the pattern of the smaller , family unit. There must be sufficient sup port for all, and the heads of families must manage their affairs in a wise, as well as thrifty manner if the present and future is to be provided for intel ligently. The affairs . of Macon county are directed by three commissioners elected by the people. , The decisions of these three at their monthly meetings . vitally affect the lives of thousands of citizens directly or indirectly. Most of these decisions have to do with the finances of running expenses which involve long-range fiscal policies. But because we are, primarily, a large family of men, women and children, all having the same basic needs, the com-' . 1 missioners shold be guided by the human aspect of their problems in making decisions. The commis sioners represent the people and it is a poor citizen who does not know what is happening to his county's finances. During the past few months much has happened that is of vital importance to the) present and future of hundreds of citizens. We all know that to receive the full benefit of federal funds and projects, a county must put up a small percentage of the free money poured in to aid those in need. Uncle Sam helps only those who show an effort to help themselves. This is as it should be. But, recently, intelligent citizens have been amazed by the shortsighted action of the commissioners that has abandoned projects giving opportunity for training and livelihood to hundreds who need it. " , In another column is an article giving facts con cerning, the discontinuance of the WPA sewing rooms that have been giving employment to 45 women and bringing about $150,000 into the coun ty annually. Another lost opportunity for hundreds of young people whose families are on relief and who are eligible' for work under NYA is the failure of the county to provide a small amount for a' building to house machinery where training in cabi net work could be given by an experienced teacher, paid out of federal funds. There has been offered for this purpose the material in three buildings on the site formerly occupied by the CCC camp in Horse Cove buildings in sections easily remov-. able labor being furnished by NYA. All that is necessary is the comparatively small expense of transportation to Franklin and the nails, wiring, roofing and plumbing. For the lack of this, hun dreds of boys who might be trainee! to earn a liv ing as skilled workmen are left to. furnish future relief rolls. TL. t . 1. . - r i . - "i .i I me reason jor me reiusai to provide me nec essary funds for these projects is that there would have to be an increase in the tax rate to take care of them. Here is a brief statement of facts as we have been able to learn them, for the information of our i readers. Of the approximately 15,000. people in Macon county about 6,000 pay direct taxes. The tax rate in the new budget is $1.28 per $100 valuation in the county, with an additional. 34 cents in Franklin township for road and bridge debt service. On $5,000,000 estimated taxable property an increase of 10 cents on the $100 would bring in $5,000, which, in turn, would bring into the -county federal funds amounting to $50,000. What business man would not put out five dollars on the surety of gaining fifty? Why should not county affairs be run on plain business principles, so that all may enjoy a maximum of advantage? But this is not all. Look at the other side of the picture. What will happen if the federal funds available are not accepted? Is , Macon county will ing to revert to the old "root hog or die" days when people existed in pitiful poverty without a chance, or even allowed to starve? What about the relief problem that will mount with this stupid neglect of opportunity? There are worse evils than a slightly increased tax rate. Every dollar expended in taxes helps cre- many of our. less, fortunate neighbors. The man who objects to this increase because he owns prop erty is as much an enemy to society, as if he were a law breaker, because he is denying his brother a chance. Instead of the old saying that "death and taxes" are certain evils, the reverse is equally true, namely that without taxes we are decreeing death to progress, which means people, in the' final an alysis. .A dangerous situation is created when there is lack of an adequate policy in dealing with present' needs or building for a better future. Even if there are debts to be paid, and interest on past debts to be metthere is .all -the more need to increase ma terial values by creating an increased power of production. At present there is an over-developed hindsight that has complete!)' obscured any foresight. Our Commissioners and. certain of their advisors at their present state of obscured vision need to as cend a mental Wayah Bald and look at their job in the light of day of this new. day in which we live. Artists Come to Highlands )17F note with interest the announcement of two artistic performances to be held on two suc cessive Alondav evenines in Highlands. The Soco Gap dancers, well known as Western North Carolina's contribution to the entertainment at the White House of the King and Queen of Great Britain, on their recent visit to the United States, will give a performance on next Monday evening! " On the following Monday evening the Barter Theater, originating a few years ago in Abington, Virginia, will give a play under the auspices of the Highlands Little Theater. We would have been in the dark as to the meaning of this novel enter prise had we not read the last issue of "Life". The story therein entitled "Barter Theater Trades Drama for Ham and Eggs" tells how a Virginia boy Robert I'orterfield used his imagination to practical purpose to create this unique institution. Discovering many hungry actors in New York while searching in vain for a job himself, young Poterfield enticed some of these unemployed artists to try their fortune in his home town of Abing don. He promised them food and lodging in return for dramatic performances during the summer. Using the buildings of a deserted .college, plays were produced for audiences who came from the countryside, far and wide, bringing all manner of farm and garden produce as barter for admission. Everything from hams to marble cake were traded for theater tickets, which, in turn went to feed the actors. A farmer nearby brought his cow and milk ed enough to pay for tickets. Director Porterfield has been known to extend the barter feature to the payment of playwrights; it is reported that he once sent a Smithfield ham to George Bernard Shaw who, by the way, is a vegetarian. We hope that these performances will receive the patronage they deserve and that they may be the beginning of annual pilgrimages by artists who may, in turn, enjoy the beauties of our mountains. Baptist Association To Meet At Clear Creek Aug. 10 The Macon County Baptist as sociation will meet at the Clear Creek Baptist church, six miles south of Highlands, on Highway 28 toward Walhalla, on Thursday and Friday,' August 10 and 11. . 'All Baptist churches in the as sociation are expected to send rep resentatives, and all Baptists are invited to. attend. " . Comments On Press Souvenir Edition Mrs. .J. W. C, Johnson ,aml B. W. Johnson, publishers of The Franklin Press and The Highlands Maconian, on July 20 put out a special summer souvenir edition full of interesting stories, pictures, and good advertising. The edition was a big success'. Publishers' Auxili ary, Chicago, 111. Clippings West's Mill Charles Owens, from Cullovvhue, snent last . week-end with his mother, Mrs. J. G. Owens. Mrs. A. L. McLean is visiting her son and daughter, Mr. .and Mrs. Ralph McLean, in Raleigh this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W.. Morrison) from Rio Grande, Texas, spent several days visiting relatives here. Mr. Morrison has been away from North Carolina 11 years. Ruth and Lewis, Jr., Smith, from Cullowhce, spent the week-end with relatives here. Miss Votmie West returned home from the University of North Carolina last Thursday, wher.e she has been in summer school. Ada Ruth West Tiad a birthday party lust Thursday. She enter tained her many little friends with music, games and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Cero Martin and son, James, from Biltmore, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Morgan. Dr. and Mrs. Carter and Miss Morrison, from San Antonio, Texas, spent last Sunday night with Mr, and Mrs. Harley Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. West and daughter, Ada Ruth, Mrs. J. L. West, Jr., Miss Marivil West and Freddv West went to Asheville on a short visit last Sunday. and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Williams, last week. Alice Adams and Edison Am nions were the guests of Eva Dil lard Sunday. Mrs. Laura Taylor is seriously ill at her home at Mountain Grove. Charlie Cogdill was visiting his brother, Willie Cogdill, last week. The Rev. Bill Breedlove preach ed at P. B. Williams' Friday night J. M. Williams has been visit ing his daughter, Mrs. Leonard Honeycutt of FYanklin. Parker Adams has returned to his home from Bend, Ore., where he has been visiting his children. Mrs. John 'Amnions and children, of East Bend, were visiting their father and mother,. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Williams, recently, i Mrs. Willie Cogdill is visiting Mrs. Johnnie Cogdill, of Addie. Mountain Grove By Mill Fannie Mae Dillard Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Shope were visiting friends and relatives at Mountain . Grove last week-end. Mrs. -Johnnie Cogdill anil grand daughter, Ruth Deets, were visit ing Mrs. Cogdill's father, Philip Williams, last week. Billie Rankin has returned to his home after spending several days at Speedwell. Ed Adams and Jim .Keener made "a business trip to Haywood last week. Rev, Bill Breedlove, of Glen- villc, filled his regular appointment at the Mountain Grove Church last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Carlin have moved into the community. Franklin Surgeons Write For Surgical Journal The name of Franklin takes a very prominent position' in the medical world this week. On the very first reading page of The American Journal of Surgery, the name of Franklin appears in an article written by John O. Bower and Harold Mcngle, of Philadel phia and Franklin. Dr. Mcngle was Dr. Furman Angel's former assis tant. In the next article in this inter national journal of surgery is an article by Dr; Furman Angel, sur geon in chief of the Angel hos pital and Harold Mcngle. The American Journal of Sur gery has a world-wide : circulation and is the outstanding publication ot the surgical profession. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of my sister, Ella Cunningham. JOHN CUNNINGHAM ltp Mr n.l T!..)..v..i.v s.t IT., ate values for property owners as well as' life for J wood were visiting their fatjfer CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our deepest appreciation and thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown us in the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. MRS. DEE BUCHANAN AND CHILDREN THE FRANKLIN (N. C.) PRESS SUMMER SOUVENIR EDITION Thursday fuly 20 The Franklin Press and The Highlands Macon ian, consolidated, published at Franklin,' N.. G. issued a splendid "Summer .Souvenir Edition.". This number carries 24 naues and is filled with generous patronage of ads. Manv interesting and re freshing mountain scenes in the Blue Ridge familiar to many in i.iivjcuiuii aie given in connection with news stories and features of this popular mountain resort. , Tugaloo Tribune, Westminster, S. C Mrs. John Byrne,' of Columbus, Ga., in a personal letter to Mrs. J. W. C. Johnson, had the follow ing to say concerning the Souvenir Edition : "I'm SO nroilfl of ttip snerial ei ition of' The I're.ss. and wish to congratulate you and the Press staff, for your splendid endeavor. The pictures are excellent, the reading well done and the lavout most pleasing." Singing Convention At Tellico August 12 The northern division of the Ma con county animal' singing conven tion will meet with, the Tellico Baptist church on Saturday, Aug ust 12, at 10 a. m.. it has been announced bv Theron A. Slacrle. president. All choirs, quartets, duets, soloists and all interested in singing are invited to attend. Box Supper At Clark's Chapel Saturday Night Announcement has been made that a box and pie supper will be given at . Clark's Chapel school house next Saturday night, Aug ust 5. Everybody is invited to at tend. - "MEAT WITHOUT BONE" (Asheville Citizen-Times) Tq say that the United States is becoming soy bean conscious is putting the . matter mildly. After centuries of neglect of . a plant that has lung been a mainstay of China's million's, this country is do ing its best to make up for lost time. American missionaries have carried many. American seeds and plants to China, some of which have become staple parts of the Chinese diet sweet potatoes and peanuts especially have been in corporated into Oriental food hab its, and' Indian corn is . rapidly winning a place of its own. .In return we have received from China the tuiig oil- tree, from which modern paint makers de rive some of their best ingredients, ;md the soy bean, which is such a wonderful source of protein that it bears the ancient Chinese nick name of "meat without bone." The uses to which soy can be put in the catalogue of human food is varied in the extreme. Be sides flour for bread and another flour for - pancakes, there is a breakfast food cereal, a milk-like drink, an artificial coffee, and a sort of chee,se-like substance called bran-curd, which forms part, of all Chinese talking. For 'cattle there are the pressed bean cakes used as fodder and bean milk for young calves. ' According to a late dispatch from the Christian Science Monitor, planting of soy beans in the United States is increasing by leaps and bounds, especially in the .states of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Although farmers here have been learning the importance of soy beans for livestock feeding since the World War, other uses are just coming to the fore. Large po tato growers are using soy as a legume to be nlowed under fr,r cn;i building. Fruit growers are using soy between the rows in vinevarrU and orchards. Says the Monitor: une large producer of alfalfa meal is processincr sov hean hi h..,rl. his drier and grinder and. many farmers consider it enual r alfalfa meal for poultry and stock feed ing. Clever people, the Chinese. i hey have known about sov for centuries. M. E. Porter, a young Columbus county farmer, has just marketed eight pigs that were raised under the sanitary method, clearing $3.80 per 100 pounds of live pork. CAN YOU AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IT Funeral Benefit Insurance Costs Are Surprisingly Small Rates From 2',c Month Up According To Age Benefits are Provided in the Amount of $100 for Persons Over 10 Years of Age and in the Amount of $50 for Per sons Under 10 Years of Age. Bryant Burial Ass'n. Franklin, N. C. Munday Beauty Shoo o a Permanent Waves from $1.50 up Finger Waves 35c to 50c Manicures, 50c ALL wriRir nnwr dv EXPERIENCED OPERATORS Mw Vivian Pcnland, of Nor folk, Va., and Marion, N. C, expert hair iryliat, in charge oi hop. Mill Penlanl -nn.. thii shop highly recommended. live her trial. Your patronage ivill be appreciated. MUNDAY BEAUTY SHOPPE Upitairi in McCoy Building FRANKLIN, N. C. SPECIALS 1939 Ford Deluxe 4- Door Sedan. Like new, heater and radio. A" real Hbuy! 1939 Chevrolet Town Sedan, only 9,000 miles. Guaranteed same as new. A real car for someone 1930 Plymouth 4-Door Deluxe Sedan A real bargain 1938 International -Ton Dual Wheel Pickup like new. This is an unheard of bargain We have 35 other i models, ranging in price from $35 up. Cars to suit the needs of every one and at prices to suit all. We do expert repairs on any make of car. Paint, body and fender work a specialty. Burrell Motor Company SEE HENRY WEST For your high grade flour, fresh and staple groceries, chicken feed, hog ration, 24 dairy feed. You will always find the prices right. ORDERS TAKEN NOW FOR FINE CONCORD GRAPES . . . DELIVERY LATER Henry D. West Munday Building Franklin, N. C.
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